Consultant Ophthalmologist - Newport, United Kingdom - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

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Newport, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and forward thinking, progressive innovative eye care service team comprising 12 Consultants, 5 Specialty trainees, 5 Nurse Practitioners, 6 Orthoptists, 3 optometrists and a substantial team of Ophthalmic Nurses, technicians, and healthcare assistants.

We are looking to appoint a Consultant Ophthalmologist with similar values to our team, specializing in paediatrics, providing sub-specialty out-patient clinics and theatre sessions within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB)

This post will be primarily around the delivery of care of Paediatric and also cataract surgery. The post holder will work closely with the existing consultant team

ABUHB has 3 main ophthalmology sites - the Royal Gwent Hospital, Neville Hall Hospital & Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, most of these sites benefiting from the lovely scenic views of Wales We are also a unit involved in research with a designated Ophthalmology Research Lead.

Our main site is also equipped with the state-of-the-art EyeSi surgical simulators, which enables our trainees to become familiar with surgical steps and finesse their techniques in a safe environment.

Our department is indeed one that most clinicians would love to be in.

Ophthalmology - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board )

As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:

To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policies
To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Division's and Health Board's service plans
To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Health Board

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued.

Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.

The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.

We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed.

This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020.

Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

As per job description

This position involves Regulated Activity withchildren and adultsas defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer: