Ophthalmology Registrar |Non|Training|

Ophthalmology Registrar (Non-Training)
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora–Dunedin, South Island
$127,338 - $1+0,030 a year
Full time, Permanent
About 3 hours ago, from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
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Dunedin Hospital

Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
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
Salary band $127,338 - $1+0,030 and Kiwisaver
2025 training year

Mō te tūranga - About the role

Close-knit team that consists of Specialists, Trainees, and those not yet on the training programme
Your main responsibilities will be ensuring the acute stream of patients are seen and assessed - this enables you to become confident with a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions - the opportunities on offer are immense
You'll also be assisting with some injections, and hopefully get some time in our new, purpose- built eye theatre, which is off site from the main hospital, but very close by
The ability to extend your skills and knowledge base are fantastic

Mōu ake - About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz
a minimum of two years post qualification experience and are interested in RMO's keen to further develop your skills in the area of Ophthalmology and need to have Registrar experience in this field to be able to apply for the training programme.

It is requirement of the NZ Medical Council that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website a href="https://www.ecfmgepic.org/instructions-new-zealand.html">EPIC Credentialing.

Painga - Benefits

Great support for educational needs, including weekly teaching, case discussions, journal clubs, and peer review sessions
In a department that has a strong academic presence, opportunities for successful candidates will be far and wide, and will involve the ability to undertake research as part of training
Free meals when on duty
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
Access to range of retail discounts

Mō mātou - About us

Heath New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association and 20 DHB Multi Employer Collective 18 June 2024 - 31 July 2026 (NZRDA SECA) and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand and 20 District Health Boards Multi Employer Collective Agreement 14 February 2024 - 28 February 2026 (the STONZ SECA) and the salary will fall between $127,338 - $1+0,030 dependent on relevant experience.

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

Occupational health assessment
Police vetting

For further information please email ***************@southerndhb.govt.nz

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/