Consultant Ophthalmologist (Medical Retina)
Job summary
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, progressive team with a multidisciplinary approach to glaucoma management, including consultant complex and standard clinics, optometry and nurse monitoring clinics, and community and hospital-based virtual clinics.
We provide a comprehensive service within secondary care, serving a population of 670,000. A range of specialist Medical Retina services are provided within ABUHB.
The successful candidate will provide medical management within Medical Retina, and will work in partnership with an enthusiastic Ophthalmology department and wider multidisciplinary team. Our existing consultants have sub--specialty interests in medical retina, uveitis, glaucoma, anterior segment, oculoplastics, paediatric ophthalmology, and strabismus. The department also benefits from an ECLO, and supportive senior management.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
To provide Medical Retina ophthalmology complex outpatient clinics
To clinically support and train a multidisciplinary team including trainees, associate specialists, optometrists, and nurse practitioners.
Provide leadership and innovation in Medical Retina ophthalmology service delivery.
Desired qualities of the appointee:
A consultant with Medical Retina ophthalmology subspecialty interest
An enthusiastic, friendly, collaborative colleague
An individual passionate about improving the quality of ophthalmology services
Willingness to train junior and multidisciplinary colleagues
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
- To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Division's and Health Board's service plans
- To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Health Board
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
20 April 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-CON629
Job locations
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description
This position involves Regulated Activity withchildren andadultsas defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
- Enhanced check with barred list information, includinganadults and childrens barred list check
Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Candidates for Consultantposts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register(including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description
This position involves Regulated Activity withchildren andadultsas defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
- Enhanced check with barred list information, includinganadults and childrens barred list check
Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Candidates for Consultantposts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register(including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Clinical Experience
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Clinical Governance
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Research
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Teaching
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Management
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Other Requirements
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As per job description
Desirable
- As per job description
Clinical Experience
Essential
- As per job description
Desirable
- As per job description
Clinical Governance
Essential
- As per job description
Desirable
- As per job description
Research
Essential
- As per job description
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- As per job description
Teaching
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Management
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Other Requirements
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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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB