Consultant in Ophthalmology with Special Interest - Bangor, United Kingdom - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
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Bangor, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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The post is full time. The post is a general post although particular interests may be accommodated.

The post holder should become involved in all aspects of the Department's work including teaching, audit, elective and trauma care.

The post holder is expected to be well experienced with cataract surgeries, including complex cases. The post holder should also have expertise in emergency ophthalmic procedures, lasers, intraocular & periocular trauma and endophthalmitis management.

The post holder may be required to travel to outreach community clinics located at Llandudno, Holyhead, Pwllheli and Dolgellau.


We are seeking a Consultant Ophthalmology Consultant with interest in Glaucoma to join the Department of Ophthalmology in this beautiful area of North West Wales.

The Department of Ophthalmology currently consists of 3 Consultant Ophthalmology Consultants, 2 Agency Locum Consultants and one Specialist Doctor. With support from 1 Associate Specialty Doctor and 4 Specialty Doctors.

The Ophthalmology department has close links with the other 2 hospitals in Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board, Abergele and Wrexham hospital.

This post will be mainly based at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, but could be required to travel to community clinics located in Llandudno, Holyhead, Pwllheli and Dolgellau.


The Ophthalmology department has access to:
A Stroke team,Radiology,ENT,Rheumatology, Neurology,Endocrinology,General Medicine and Surgery,Cardiology.

If you are interested in joining this rapidly developing Health Board and have the appropriate qualifications and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.


We can offer you:
A well-equipped modern department, Competent, enthusiastic and motivated staff, Excellent facilities for all outdoor leisure pursuits, Excellent road and rail links with the rest of the mainland UK together with a fast ferry service to Southern Ireland


Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff.

The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.


BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units.

BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices and the NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.


The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations.

BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.

Currently under review with the Royal College.
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