Job overview

We are looking for a specialty doctor to join the Ophthalmology team in Ysbyty Gwynedd, North Wales.

The department has individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and a family feel, we like to think that all are welcome here.

Despite being a smallish District General Hospital, we have a busy and varied workload, which peaks in the holiday seasons due to the influx of visitors to our beautiful National Park.

It is important to us that the successful candidate is a great team-player and confident in their anaesthetic skills, as they will be a key member of the overnight on-call team.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be involved with the examination and treatment of patients in the Ophthalmology Department and will also assist in the Eye Casualty on a regular basis.

The working week will comprise 10 programmed activities. Any changes to the working arrangements will be by means of discussion and agreement.

Main duties include:

Carry out ophthalmic clinical duties as assigned 

Undertake procedures, lasers and relevant clinical investigations as required

Work a 1 in 4 on call rota evenings and weekends (presently on call is 5pm to 10pm weekdays and 9am to 10pm weekends)

Take part in formal medical audits

The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to further their career by developing a subspecialty interest of their choice.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly.  Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.