Job overview

This post will join the team responsible for the provision of all Ophthalmology services to the Health Board in Cwm Taf Morgannwg.  

The post will be required to support the delivery of  inpatient and emergency Ophthalmology services for the local population and in doing so foster excellent working relationships within and outside the specialist area, including medical, nursing, secretarial and support staff, General Practitioners and Management Teams. 

The post will be part of the 1:8 on-call rota within the Ophthalmology department in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Currently junior on-call roster days include mid-week and weekends and the on-call is non-resident. This may be subject to change.  

This post is fixed term for up to 12 months to cover maternity.

These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be join a number of Opthalmology Specialty Junior Doctors who will be supported by a team of consultants, junior doctors, and Nursing team.  

The role will cover all aspects of Ophthalmology services working at junior grade level.  This is an ideal opportunity for candidates who wish to gain wider experience in Ophthalmology specialties in an acute setting. The post holder will be required to work on the junior grade doctor on-call rota for Royal Glamorgan Hospital.  

A wide range of general experience is a requirement, and special interests, which complement existing services, will be supported.  

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.