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Job summary

Main area
AHP/Nursing
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-NMR1076-1124
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£46,840 - £53,602 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Ophthalmology Unit Manager

Band 7

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Ophthalmic department in Ysbyty Gwynedd.

The post holder will work together with the Medical leads,  Nursing leads and operational team  to deliver strategic service objectives and standards for the health board.   The unit manager will be responsible for working to ensure the delivery  of key quality, performance and service improvements within the clinical service.

Main duties of the job

To provide overall management and organisation of a clinical area, overseeing the Ophthalmic departments which include Outpatients  and theatre.

Ensure a high standard of care to all attending, providing professional leadership within the clinical areas providing direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi disciplinary team.

Responsible for budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full detailed Job description Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Registration

Essential criteria
  • Achieved
Desirable criteria
  • Ophthalmic Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Years experience in Ophthalmology as band 6
  • Team leader experience
Desirable criteria
  • Budget management
  • Audit experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Experience
Desirable criteria
  • Achieved

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Wilson
Job title
Clinical services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000851394