Specialist Consultant - Ophthalmology
- Provide acute and elective care focusing on Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology.
- Supervise and train RMOs and support nursing staff.
- Participate in clinical meetings and quality improvement activities.
Consultant Ophthalmologist (Vitreoretinal)
Service: Ophthalmology Service
Contract: Permenant, Part time (0.8 FTE) Starting Aug 2026
Salary: As per ASMS SECA
About the role
This role is to provide acute and elective care to patients with a focus on Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology. Consultant Ophthalmologist services are provided in both OPD clinic and theatre setting. Vitreoretinal surgical services are being expanded from 2026. There is a large component of teaching and supporting nurses and allied health staff. Supervision and training of RMOs is an important aspect of the role.
Specific services will include:
- Operating and clinic sessions.
- Participation in relevant service and clinical meetings related to the service.
- Participation in quality improvement activities, clinical audit activities and continuing medical education.
- Contribution to service and organisational initiatives in clinical practice.
- Participating in Vitreo-retinal on-call roster
About you
- Vocationally registered in Ophthalmology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
- FRANZCO or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
- Strong clinical skillset, with an interest in Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
- Relevant experience and training
This 484-bed Regional Hospital is the region’s main emergency and only trauma service, with a rooftop helipad providing a link to surgical, intensive care, neonatal intensive care and emergency services.
Location information
With this opportunity, you will find yourself in New Zealand’s vibrant capital. Famous for a vibrant creative culture fuelled by great food, wine, craft beer coffees and events. This is a cosmopolitan city with an energetic personality.
Surrounded by hills and a rugged coastline, the city boasts a stunning harbour, and has a unique inner-city focus. As a pedestrian city, the best way to appreciate the essence of Wellington is on food, malls and side alleys connect its streets and cafes spilling from refurbished Victorian buildings – with eclectic street art scattered throughout.
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