Consultant Ophthalmologist (Cataracts)

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Ophthalmology Department at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in cataract surgery. This post offers the chance to work within an innovative and forward-thinking service model, delivering high-quality care within the dedicated Cataracts Unit at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny.

This role is ideally suited to a motivated and self-directed clinician who thrives in an autonomous working environment. The successful applicant will play a central role in shaping and delivering a high-flow cataract service, working with a significant degree of independence while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team. There will be considerable opportunity to influence clinical pathways, service innovation, and the future development of regional ophthalmology services across South East Wales.

The Regional Ophthalmology Programme is an ambitious service transformation initiative spanning Aneurin Bevan, Cardiff and Vale, and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Boards. The programme aims to deliver sustainable, high-quality ophthalmology services and improved patient outcomes through regional collaboration and innovative models of care.

The Health Board has a growing Research & Development infrastructure and strong academic links with Cardiff University School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, including internationally recognised vision research teams.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would undertake cataract surgery and have experience of delivery of high flow lists.

To clinically support and train a multidisciplinary team including trainees, associate specialists, optometrists, and nurse practitioners.

Provide leadership and innovation in the cataract ophthalmology service delivery.

Desired qualities of the appointee:

A consultant with cataract ophthalmology subspecialty interest

An enthusiastic, friendly, collaborative colleague

An individual passionate about improving the quality of ophthalmology services

Willingness to train junior and multidisciplinary colleagues

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Clinical Experience

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Clinical Governance

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Teaching

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Research

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Management

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Other Requirements

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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
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Closing Date: 19 July 2026

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