Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

Job overview

We are looking for a specialty doctor to join the Ophthalmology team in Ysbyty Gwynedd, North Wales.

The department has individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and a family feel, we like to think that all are welcome here.

Despite being a smallish District General Hospital, we have a busy and varied workload, which peaks in the holiday seasons due to the influx of visitors to our beautiful National Park.

It is important to us that the successful candidate is a great team-player and confident in their ophthalmology skills, as they will be a key member of the overnight on-call team.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be involved with the examination and treatment of patients in the Ophthalmology Department and will also assist in the Eye Casualty on a regular basis.

The working week will comprise 10 programmed activities. Any changes to the working arrangements will be by means of discussion and agreement.

Main duties include:

Carry out ophthalmic clinical duties as assigned

Undertake procedures, lasers and relevant clinical investigations as required

Work a 1 in 4 on call rota evenings and weekends (presently on call is 5pm to 10pm weekdays and 9am to 10pm weekends)

Take part in formal medical audits

The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to further their career by developing a subspecialty interest of their choice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section for full details about the post.