Consultant in Ophthalmology interest in Primary Care

Job overview

The advertised post is based in the West of North Wales, at Ysbyty Gwynedd Bangor, where Ophthalmology services are mainly provided as a day case service. The Department at Ysbyty Gwynedd runs most aspects of general Ophthalmology Services. With six consultants providing general Ophthalmology services at Bangor as well as for cases of their sub-specialty interest, including ARMD and Medical Retina.

Main duties of the job

The post is full time. The post is a general post although particular interests may be accommodated. The post holder should become involved in all aspects of the Department’s work including teaching, audit, elective and trauma care.

The post holder is expected to be well experienced with cataract surgeries, including complex cases. The post holder should also have expertise in emergency ophthalmic procedures, lasers, intraocular & periocular trauma and endophthalmitis management.

The post holder may be required to travel to outreach community clinics located at Llandudno, Holyhead, Pwllheli and Dolgellau.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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