Ophthalmology (Non-Training) Registrar

• Dunedin Hospital
• Permanent, full-time role
• Salary band: $130,566 - $194,820 plus KiwiSaver
• Excellent teaching programme and a wide variety of cases to experience
• Opportunity to live in a vibrant and scenic city with fantastic outdoor opportunities at your doorstep

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

You will:

• join a close-knit team that consists of specialists, trainees, and those not yet on the training programme
• ensure the acute stream of patients are seen and assessed - enabling you to become confident with a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions, with extensive learning opportunities
• assist with some injections and gain time in our new purpose-built eye theatre, located off-site but nearby
• have the ability to extend your skills and knowledge base
• receive strong support for educational needs, including weekly teaching, case discussions, journal clubs, and peer review sessions.

The department has a strong academic presence. Opportunities for successful candidates are broad and include the ability to undertake research as part of training.

About the location

The main cities and towns in the Southern District include Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. The region is world-famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes. It is also an adventure hub with a vibrant cultural and food scene. Southern offers the opportunity to advance your career while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle in one of New Zealand's most stunning environments.

For more information on living and working in Dunedin, click here.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, or eligibility for general or provisional general registration (see MCNZ)
• a minimum of two years post-qualification experience, with an interest in RMO roles and a desire to further develop skills in Ophthalmology (registrar experience is required for entry into the training programme).

It is a requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you are committed to working in New Zealand, it is recommended you begin this process early to support timely registration. For more information, visit the MCNZ website regarding EPIC Credentialing.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people across diverse communities. We are committed to improving, promoting, and protecting the health of our region. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

All applications must include:

• a cover letter
• an up-to-date CV (medical work history in chronological order from completion of your primary medical qualification, including locum work and any gaps of three months or more).

How to apply

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 Deb McDonald deb.mcdonald@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.