Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a keen specialist interest in emergency eye care to join the team at Abergele Eye Unit on a fixed term basis as maternity leave cover to 19th March 2026



This is a part time 6 session contract (please refer to the Welsh Consultants' contract for precise contractual details) and will consists of dedicated emergency eye care clinics and theatre sessions as required. All theatre sessions have senior anaesthetic cover.



There will be dedicated secretarial/admin support and mentoring will be available to newly appointed consultants.



The Abergele Eye Unit is a well-established ophthalmic unit located in a separate site six miles from the main YGC hospital site. Additional peripheral clinics are performed at Colwyn Bay.



This is a part-time post consisting of 6 sessions per week (please refer to the Welsh Consultants' contract for precise contractual details). And will be split as 5 DCC and 1 SPA's. There will be dedicated secretarial/admin support.



The fixed sessions will predominately be based covering the emergency eye care unit.



The remaining flexible sessions would be used to support professional development, teaching, research, clinical governance, patient administration and to cover on-call commitments. Mentoring will be available to newly appointed consultants.



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.



Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached and Person Specification for further information.



If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.



Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Dr Catrin Bertalot