Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology

Hywel Dda University Health Board's Ophthalmology Department delivers a high-quality, comprehensive service to the communities of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion. This brand-new post offers an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, forward-thinking team committed to developing and expanding ophthalmic services across the Health Board. You will work closely with a supportive group of Ophthalmology Consultants and an experienced Management Team as we continue to enhance and modernise our service.

We are delighted to offer two permanent Specialty Doctor positions, based primarily at either Bronglais General Hospital or Glangwili General Hospital. Some cross-site or off-site working may be included as part of your agreed job plan. These posts are ideal for international candidates with substantial ophthalmology experience seeking their first UK role, as well as UK-based doctors looking to build their career in one of the most beautiful regions of the country.

Our medical team currently includes:

• 5 Consultant Ophthalmologists
• 2 Locum Consultant Ophthalmologists
• 3 Consultant vacancies
• 3 visiting Consultants
• 10 Specialty Doctors in post
• 2 Specialty Doctor vacancies

As a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology, you will be involved in a broad spectrum of clinical activity, including:

• Managing a wide range of ophthalmic conditions
• Delivering intravitreal therapy (IVT)
• Providing care within the emergency eye casualty service

You will play a key role in delivering ophthalmic care to both hospital and community patients, contributing to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic and related conditions. The post includes participation in a 1:8 on-call rota during weekdays and weekends, providing essential cover across the entire Health Board catchment area.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals:
  Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;
  Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen;
  Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals:
  Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire;
  Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres:
  Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are Health Board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at the BMA Framework Agreement Wales.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Evidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.

• Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of annual job planning and appraisal review process

• Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• NHS Experience.
• Able to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.

• Willingness to teach all grades of…