Job requirements
Essential
23 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff (”Working Together”)
- Experience
Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service (“Always Improving”)
- Experience
Values partnership with other agencies (”Working Together”)
- Experience
Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience
- Experience
High standard of clinical skill and expertise in ophthalmology
- Experience
Expertise in routine and complex cataract surgery procedures
- Experience
Experience of participation in the on-call rotas and emergency cover Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
- Qualifications
On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in OPHTHALMOLOGY or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
- Qualifications
Further relevant post graduate qualification in ophthalmology FRCOphth
- Qualifications
Registered with the GMC
- Qualifications
Licensed to practice
- Skills & Abilities
Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Skills & Abilities
Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change (”Working Together”)
- Skills & Abilities
Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare (“Caring for each other”)
- Skills & Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly (“Caring for each other”)
- Skills & Abilities
Understands information systems and technology
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion and decision making over a range of general ophthalmic disorders (in both emergency and elective cases).
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Personal Attributes
Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Personal Attributes
Ability to undertake on-call
- Personal Attributes
A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service (“Always Improving”)
- Personal Attributes
Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
- Personal Attributes
Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
- Skills & Abilities
Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service (“Always Improving”)
Job overview
Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.
Applicants are invited for a full time Ophthalmology consultant with a specialist interest in Cataract surgery
The post will be available from May 2026 and based at Singleton Hospital in Swansea where the successful applicants will join a team of 16 Consultants responsible for the provision of Ophthalmology services to the Health Board.
The successful applicant will participate in the current 1 in 11 on-call rota at Singleton Hospital, with prospective cover. In exceptional circumstances it may also be necessary to undertake duties at other locations with the Health Board. Travelling as necessary between hospitals / clinics may be required to undertake such duties. Travel expenses will be remunerated according to the Health Board policy and procedures for claiming. The Surgical Specialties Directorate is an integrated directorate serving Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Port Talbot, and Morriston and Singleton Hospitals in Swansea. The Directorate also provides regional services to patients living along the M4 corridor in South Wales and to the population of West Wales.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team you will have continuing responsibility for the well-being of all patients under your care; allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues you will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety.
You will be required to adhere to the principles of good medical practice as laid down by the General Medical Council.
You will be required to participate in the Health Board’s risk management process, clinical governance and any other healthcare governance activities within the department, the Surgical Division / Neath Port Talbot Singleton Service Group and the Health Board.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
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 Swansea Bay University Health Board in Swansea, Wales. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £114,099 - £166,585 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Nov 2026.
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