{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nConsultant Ophthalmologist with Swansea University in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom\n\n Job Summary Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB. The post will be based at Singleton Hospital in Swansea where the successful applicants will join a team of supporting glaucoma specialists working as a South West Wales Regional Glaucoma Service, with consultants sharing duties across both Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda University Health Boards.The successful applicant join a team of 16 Consultants responsible for the provision of Ophthalmology services to the Health Board. The successful applicant will participate in the 1 in 16 on-call rota at Singleton Hospital, with prospective cover. In exceptional circumstances it may also be necessary to undertake duties at other locations with the Health Board. Travelling as necessary between hospitals / clinics may be required to undertake such duties. Travel expenses will be remunerated according to the Health Board policy and procedures for claiming.The Surgical Specialties Directorate is an integrated directorate serving Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Port Talbot, and Morriston and Singleton Hospitals in Swansea. The Directorate also provides regional services to patients living along the M4 corridor in South Wales and to the population of West Wales. Main duties of the job You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team you will have continuing responsibility for the well-being of all patients under your care; allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues you will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety. You will be required to adhere to the principles of good medical practice as laid down by the General Medical Council. You will be required to participate in the Health Board's risk management process, clinical governance and any other healthcare governance activities within the department, the Surgical Division / Neath Port Talbot Singleton Service Group and the Health Board. About Us Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales. Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £106,600 to £154,760 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-NPTSSG9915S-C Job locations Singleton Hospital Sketty Lane Swansea SA2 8QA Job Description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. Responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in OPHTHALMOLOGY or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register Further relevant post graduate qualification in ophthalmology FRCOphth Registered with the GMC Licensed to practice Desirable Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education Experience Essential Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff (\"Working Together\") Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service (\"Always Improving\") Values partnership with other agencies (\"Working Together\") Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience High standard of clinical skill and expertise in ophthalmology Expertise in routine and complex cataract surgery procedures Experience of participation in the on-call rotas and emergency cover Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit Skills & Abilities Essential Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate Understands th"}