# Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-ophthalmology/3edaf032-1f92-4f5b-902f-472347062f02 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-ophthalmology/3edaf032-1f92-4f5b-902f-472347062f02.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - **Location:** Abergele Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £125509.00 - **Contract type:** Locum: 9 months (Fixed term until 9th August 2027 to cover maternity leave) - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (Fixed Term) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-30T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-16T15:31:43.484Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8254448 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8254448?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview This post is a full time position for a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a Special Interest in Emergency Eye Care for nine months to cover Maternity Leave. The successful candidate will primarily provide consultant led assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute ophthalmic conditions within the Emergency Eye Care Unit. They will deliver timely clinical decisions to ensure compliance with national waiting time and emergency care standards. This post does not come with any research responsibilities. However, post holders with an interest in research are advised to discuss opportunities with the Clinical Director for Surgery around any research opportunities and follow all appropriate governance policies related to research ### Main duties of the job - Provide clinical advice and support to Emergency Departments, General Practitioners, Optometrists, Minor Injury Units and other referring clinicians - Provide Senior Clinical decision-making to support same-day Emergency assessment and treatment, reducing avoidable hospital admissions and preventing irreversible visual loss - Lead the triage, prioritisation and management of urgent referrals received from Community Optometrists, General Practitioners, Emergency Departments, Minor Injury Units and other specialties - Support the development and delivery of consultant led urgent eye care pathways in collaboration with primary care optometry services and regional ophthalmology networks - Deliver emergency ophthalmic procedures and interventions appropriate to clinical competence, including Anterior Chamber procedures, Laser treatments, and management of Ocular Trauma and Emergency Surgical decision-making. - Be involved in all aspects of the department’s work, including Teaching, Audit, Elective Care and Trauma Care - Work closely with clinical colleagues, nursing and other allied health care professionals to enhance the level of patient care in the Health Board ### 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 ## Person Specification ### Ability **Essential** - Ability to apply knowledge - Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes - Safe and effective verbal communication skills - Willingness to involve patients in their management - Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity - Basic IT skills - Evidence of completed audit projects **Desirable** - Advanced IT skills - Critical appraisal courses / skills ### Qualifications **Essential** - Full GMC Registration - Emergency Eye Care Fellowship **Desirable** - GMC Specialist Registration in Ophthalmology - Evidence of fellowship / training or competencies in Glaucoma or Oculoplastics ### Additional Requirements **Essential** - A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team - Reliable, self-motivated and punctual - Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and / or when under pressure - Ability to work flexibly - A willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need - Fluent English Speaker **Desirable** - Able to commence work within three months of appointment - Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level - Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner - Welsh speaker or willingness to learn ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - An understanding of the strategic and operational issues underpinning clinical governance, with evidence and daily experience in a similar - Evidence an understanding of NHS management practices and their application - Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development **Desirable** - Evidence of completing management courses - Departmental administration experience ## Documents - [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220) - [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838) - [bilingual health board overview (pdf, 352.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10569740) - [fitness to practice declaration (pdf, 216.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2462) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632) - [occupational health function requirement form (pdf, 712.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10618305) - [job description and person specification (welsh) (pdf, 560.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10615574) - [job description and person specification (english) (pdf, 584.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10615573) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.