Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Paediatrics
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Job Overview
Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Paediatrics
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is 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.
Recruitment Process
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.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.
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BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC specialist registration in Ophthalmology or obtaining CCT within 6 months of interview date
- Paediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship
- FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
- Additional specialist qualification in the relevant specialty
- Management courses / qualifications
- Departmental administration experience
Experience And Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such
- A willingness to contribute to the education and training of relevant healthcare professionals. (Including medical students, nurses, paramedics, general practitioners)
- Experience in supervising and managing the work of Specialty Doctors and specialist nursing staff within the department
- Experience of taking responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development
- Experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology
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Desirable criteria
- Additional specialist qualification or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty
Ability
Essential Criteria
- 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
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable criteria
- Advanced IT Skills
- Critical appraisal courses / skills
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- 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
- Able to work ‘flexibly’
- A willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
- Able to travel between sites to meet the needs of the service
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Boards
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