Job requirements
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Essential
24 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Ability
Ability to apply knowledge
- Ability
Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes
- Ability
Safe and effective verbal communication skills
- Ability
Willingness to involve patients in their management
- Ability
Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
- Ability
Basic IT skills
- Ability
A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
- Ability
Evidence of completed audit projects
- Qualifications
Full GMC specialist registration in Ophthalmology or obtaining CCT within 6 months of interview date
- Qualifications
Paediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship
- Qualifications
FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
- Additional Requirements
A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team
- Additional Requirements
Reliable, self-motivated and punctual
- Additional Requirements
Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure
- Additional Requirements
Able to work ‘flexibly’
- Additional Requirements
A willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need
- Experience and Knowledge
Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
- Experience and Knowledge
An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such
- Experience and Knowledge
An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such
- Experience and Knowledge
A willingness to contribute to the education and training of relevant healthcare professionals. (Including medical students, nurses, paramedics, general practitioners)
- Experience and Knowledge
Experience in supervising and managing the work of Specialty Doctors and specialist nursing staff within the department
- Experience and Knowledge
Experience of taking responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff
- Experience and Knowledge
Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development
- Experience and Knowledge
Experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology
Desirable
10 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Ability
Advanced IT Skills
- Ability
Critical appraisal courses / skills
- Qualifications
Additional specialist qualification in the relevant specialty
- Qualifications
Management courses / qualifications
- Qualifications
Departmental administration experience
- Additional Requirements
Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
- Additional Requirements
Able to travel between sites to meet the needs of the service
- Additional Requirements
Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
- Additional Requirements
Aligns own values with those of the Health Boards
- Experience and Knowledge
Additional specialist qualification or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty
Job overview
Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Paediatrics
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are looking to recruit a Substantive Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Paediatrics although general clinics and cataract lists are included. 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, laser treatments, intraocular and periocular trauma and endophthalmitis, ROP screening, strabismus, amblyopia and congenital management.
As part of the recruitment process, candidates shortlisted for the role will be invited to attend both a Stakeholder Interview and an Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC) Interview. AAC is scheduled for 23rd October 2026. The Stakeholder Interview date will be confirmed once shortlisting is complete. This is expected to be held week commencing 19th October 2026.
Main duties of the job
General Duties
- Supervise and manage the work of Specialty Doctors and specialist nursing staff working within the department.
- Participate in the education and training of medical students, nurses, paramedics, general practitioners, and other appropriate personnel.
- The post holder is expected to participate in regional and national research. Candidates with an interest in research are advised to discuss directly with the Clinical Director for Ophthalmology Services around any research opportunities and follow all appropriate governance policies around research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Paediatrics with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, Wales. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £114,099 - £166,585 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Oct 2026.
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