Ophthalmologist Oculoplastic or Vitreoretinal subspecialities
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Ophthalmology
- Permanent, Full-time, 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)
- Why work anywhere else!
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
The successful candidate will work in a team of Ophthalmologists, registrars, an orthoptist and a specialist ophthalmic nurse in the outpatient clinic and operating theatre. We run optometrist and nurse led glaucoma clinics, registrar led minor procedures clinics and have nurse injectors for avastin clinics.
This secondary level, 400 bed accredited public hospital provides acute and elective care for our region of over 162,000 people.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Hawke’s Bay Ophthalmologists have a collegial attitude and an active commitment to ongoing education. Monthly continuing medical education meetings are held and ongoing audit is actively encouraged. A generous budget is allocated to attend meetings and courses in New Zealand and overseas.
Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
About you
- The successful applicant will have a range of experience in general ophthalmology with subspecialty training in Oculoplastic or Vitreoretinal surgery being an advantage
- The successful applicant will possess either FRANZCO or an equivalent qualification that would lead to specialist recognition and have an ongoing commitment to providing a high-class service to the community
- Applicants must be registered, or eligible for vocational registration, with the New Zealand Medical Council as a Specialist Ophthalmologist
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Baswati Sahoo via email at baswati.sahoo@hbdhb.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.