Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
About Us
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare to all communities. Our Pae Ora vision focuses on longer, healthier lives with improved quality and fairness in health outcomes. At Christchurch Hospital, we are building a collaborative and cohesive healthcare system where our professionals thrive in a supportive and innovative environment. As part of our team, you'll benefit from a well-established infrastructure, continuous professional development, and opportunities to engage in groundbreaking medical practices.
The Role
Join our prestigious Ophthalmology Fellowship programme starting January 2025. This Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced skills while contributing to patient care, research, and education in one of New Zealand - s leading eye services.
The Canterbury Eye Service is known for its friendly, supportive, and collegial environment. You will have access to cutting-edge technology and be supported to carry out research within the department. Your salary and benefits will be aligned to the ASMS Senior Medical and Dental Officers Collective Agreement, ensuring recognition of your experience along with a generous continuing medical education budget.
We offer:
- A dynamic team of 13 consultants with expertise across vitreoretinal surgery, uveitis, glaucoma, paediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastics, and anterior segment/corneal subspecialties.
- Collaboration with experienced nurses, orthoptists, optometrists, and ophthalmology assistants.
- Service to a population base of 628,600, acting as a tertiary referral centre for vitreoretinal services across the South Island.
- Opportunities to engage in research and present at national and international conferences.
- Regular cataract surgery lists to enhance your surgical experience.
- Responsibilities including the supervision of trainees and contribution to the acute eye service.
You must be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. For more information on registration, please visit Medical Council of New Zealand.
Why Join Us?
- Professional Growth: Be part of a leading healthcare system committed to patient-centred care, continuous improvement, and medical innovation.
- Work-Life Balance: Live in beautiful Christchurch, offering easy access to beaches, mountains, and adventure sports, alongside a vibrant city culture with excellent dining, arts, and recreational activities.
- Comprehensive Support: Benefit from a collaborative work environment, extensive training resources, and support for continuous medical education.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses.' We are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for all people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our Equity Work Programme ensures that all staff consider equity in their work, promoting cultural change for equitable health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being good employers and honouring equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- We encourage applications from all backgrounds. Skills gained through whānau life, community involvement, or volunteering are valued and welcomed.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of New Zealanders every day.
Please submit your application via the job advertisement. For further information or to apply, please contact Amy.Walker@Tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.