Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Paediatrics: Sponsorship Available

  • Full Time
  • United Kingdom
  • 114,099 to 166,585 £ / Year

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Job summary

Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Paediatrics

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are 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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC specialist registration in Ophthalmology or obtaining CCT within 6 months of interview date
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship
  • FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • Additional specialist qualification in the relevant specialty
  • Management courses / qualifications
  • Departmental administration experience

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Additional specialist qualification or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty

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
  • A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
  • Evidence of completed audit projects

Desirable

  • Advanced IT Skills
  • Critical appraisal courses / skills

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
  • Able to work ‘flexibly’
  • A willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need

Desirable

  • 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 8 October 2026

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