Job summary
- Main area
- Opthalmology
- Grade
- Gradd 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 110-NMR052-0326
- Employer
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Glamorgan Hospital
- Town
- Llantrisant
- Salary
- £48,527 - £55,532 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Lead Perioperative Care - Ophthalmology
Gradd 7
Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.
Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.
At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed Theatre Practitioners to undertake the role of Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology with added surgical specialities within the Scrub speciality at Main Theatres, Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to be an excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills and extensive knowledge of Ophthalmology services within the Theatre setting in addition to other surgical specialities.
You will work in collaboration with a dynamic managerial team, experienced clinical practitioners and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual with inspirational leadership skills and an appetite for developing staff, service redesign and delivery of safe and excellent care. The post holder will work in collaboration with the senior management team, providing senior advice, support and strategic leadership, along with professional challenges.
You will have had demonstrable success in a management and a clinical role and established your credibility with multiple stakeholders. Most of all, you will be able to motivate and engage others to ensure that the services we provide supports the UHB values, as well as having a pioneering approach that is not afraid to challenge convention and traditional ways of working.
Working for our organisation
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.
Person specification
Welsh language skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience working at Band 6 or above in a Theatre Setting
- Experience of Managing and Leading a team
- Significant Opthalmic Scrub Experience
Desirable criteria
- Currently working at Band 7 Level within Theatre Setting
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor Training
- Current UK NMC/HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Master's Degree, post graduate course in relevant subject or equivalent experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good standard of written application
- Evidence of CPD specific to role
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rhian Searle
- Job title
- Senior Nurse Theatres / Uwch-nyrs Theatrau
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01443 443427
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