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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Speciality Doctor
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
100-MED-CEN-012
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£62,117 - £99,216 per annum
Closing
22/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology

Speciality Doctor

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Job overview

Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Ophthalmology Department delivers a high‑quality, comprehensive service to the communities of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and Ceredigion. This brand‑new post offers an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, forward‑thinking team committed to developing and expanding ophthalmic services across the Health Board. You will work closely with a supportive group of Ophthalmology Consultants and an experienced Management Team as we continue to enhance and modernise our service. 

We are delighted to offer two permanent Specialty Doctor positions, based primarily at either Bronglais General Hospital or Glangwili General Hospital. Some cross‑site or off‑site working may be included as part of your agreed job plan. These posts are ideal for international candidates with substantial ophthalmology experience seeking their first UK role, as well as UK‑based doctors looking to build their career in one of the most beautiful regions of the country. 

Our medical team currently includes: 

  • 5 Consultant Ophthalmologists 

  • 2 Locum Consultant Ophthalmologists 

  • 3 Consultant vacancies 

  • 3 visiting Consultants 

  • 10 Specialty Doctors in post 

  • 2 Specialty Doctor vacancies

Main duties of the job

As a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology, you will be involved in a broad spectrum of clinical activity, including: 

  • Managing a wide range of ophthalmic conditions 

  • Performing high‑volume cataract surgery 

  • Delivering intravitreal therapy (IVT) 

  • Providing care within the emergency eye casualty service 

You will play a key role in delivering ophthalmic care to both hospital and community patients, contributing to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ophthalmic and related conditions. 

The post includes participation in a 1:8 on‑call rota during weekdays and weekends, providing essential cover across the entire Health Board catchment area. 

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. 

 The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. 

 The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. 

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • • Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
  • • Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
Desirable criteria
  • • Additional clinical qualification(s).
  • • Evidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • • Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable criteria
  • • Knowledge of risk management.
  • • Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
  • • Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
Desirable criteria
  • • NHS Experience.
  • • Able to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.

Teaching

Essential criteria
  • • Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable criteria
  • • Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.

Other

Essential criteria
  • • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
  • • Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable criteria
  • • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are not necessary

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Napoleon Devarajan
Job title
Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Victoria Coppack, Service Delivery Manager for Ophthalmology

email: [email protected]

Tel: 07971 966825

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