Specialist Optometrist - #1706152

To provide Optometry services as an autonomous practitioner in the sub specialty area of Glaucoma.

To deliver effectively. individually and as part of a team, specialist levels of Optometric investigation and assessment.

To use analytical skills to diagnose and treat a range of conditions as necessary.

To work as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team.

To undertake clinical audit and to take responsibility for own continuing professional development.

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rhys Andrews Job title: Directorate Manager - Ophthalmology Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 02921 840264

Ms Magda Popiela

Ophthalmology Clinical Director

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