Consultant Opthamologist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Southland Hospital

Salary: ASMS MECA 2022 (NZD 170,369 - 250,560)

• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ (Permanent 1.0 FTE negotiable)
• Close knit, supportive team
• Negotiable start date

We are seeking a General Ophthalmologist for a full-time, permanent position at Southland Hospital Eye Department.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

The Southland Hospital Eye Department provides ophthalmology services to all of Southland so we require a dynamic, hardworking individual with excellent time management skills to become an integral part of our close-knit team. We are seeking an Ophthalmologist that knows the New Zealand health system intricately and the constraints we face within ophthalmology - so we welcome applications from a forward thinking, innovative ophthalmologist that loves challenges and working in a busy department. This role is primarily based in Invercargill. You will be expected to participate in the on call roster, routine ophthalmology clinics and theatre. You will also need to be flexible with your scheduling. You must have completed your specialist training and be eligible or already hold vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.

Mōu ake - About you:

• Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• FRANZCO or equivalent board certification (American board of Ophthalmology, FRCSC, FRCOphth)
• Excellent communication and time management skills

Mō mātou - About us

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.

Painga - Benefits:

• Supportive team

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($170,369) and Step 15 ($250,560 p.a prorata)

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Sunday, 18 June 2023.

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

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

For a job description or further information, please contact, Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers with your CV. Phone: +64 3 470 9604 or email: agatha.chen@southerndhb.govt.nz

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

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/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid-19 vaccination requirements

New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a Covid-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an exemption.

To apply:

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