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WalesOphthalmologyPermanentConsultant109,725 to 145,478 a year

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Consultant in Ophthalmology

The Opportunity

An opportunity is available for a Consultant Ophthalmologist to join an established regional ophthalmology service in South West Wales. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of consultants and specialist healthcare professionals delivering ophthalmology services across the region.

The role will support the delivery of high-quality eye care, with a particular focus on medical retina and vitreoretinal services. The service works collaboratively across regional healthcare organisations, with an ongoing focus on developing sustainable, high-quality ophthalmic care for the local population.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with ophthalmic conditions.

• Support the delivery and development of medical retina and vitreoretinal services.

• Manage patients across elective and emergency settings, taking independent responsibility for clinical care.

• Participate in the consultant on-call rota and provide emergency cover.

• Work collaboratively with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.

• Contribute to clinical governance, risk management, audit and continuous service improvement.

• Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and clinical supervision.

• Participate in research and development activities where appropriate.

• Contribute to service planning and the continued development of regional ophthalmology services.

Essential Requirements

• Full GMC registration and a licence to practise.

• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology, or eligibility for CCT within six months of interview, subject to the relevant registration requirements.

• A high standard of clinical skill and expertise in ophthalmology.

• Experience in routine and complex cataract surgery.

• Experience participating in on-call rotas and providing emergency cover.

• Appropriate subspecialty training or equivalent fellowship-level experience where required.

• Strong communication, leadership and multidisciplinary working skills.

• Experience in teaching and training clinical staff.

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and service improvement.

• A commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality patient care.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a regional ophthalmology service, work alongside experienced specialists and support the continued development of medical retina and vitreoretinal care. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to contribute to clinical education, research, leadership and service improvement.

Interested in this opportunity?

Contact Remedium Partners to find out more about this Consultant in Ophthalmology position.

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