Job summary
Fixed Term for 6 months initially with a view of being made permanent.
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Specialty Doctor in Medical Retina in the department of Ophthalmology based at the University Hospital of Wales.
A full-time work programme will normally comprise ten sessions per week and it is anticipated that the post holder will have 'in the order of two sessions per week' for supporting professional activities included within this (based on a basic full-time commitment) subject to a minimum of one session; the remaining sessions will bededicated to direct clinical care. A full session is normally four hours duration.
All posts in the Health Board are compliant with the European Working Time Directive.Direct clinical care covers:-o Emergency duties (including emergency work carried out during or arising from oncall)o Operating sessions including pre and post-operative careo Ward roundso Outpatient clinicso Clinical diagnostic worko Other patient treatmento Public health dutieso Multi-disciplinary meetings about direct patient careo Administration directly related to patient care e.g. referrals, notes etc.
Supporting professional activities covers:-o Trainingo Continuing professional developmento Teachingo Audito Job planningo Appraisalo Researcho Clinical managemento Local clinical governance activities
Main duties of the job
Fixed Term for 6 months initially with a view of being made permanent.
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Specialty Doctor in Medical Retina in the department of Ophthalmology based at the University Hospital of Wales
A full-time work programme will normally comprise ten sessions per week and it is anticipated that the post holder will have 'in the order of two sessions per week' for supporting professional activities included within this (based on a basic full-time commitment) subject to a minimum of one session; the remaining sessions will bededicated to direct clinical care. A full session is normally four hours duration..
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well" and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 2XW