Ophthalmology Retinal Fellow - 12 Months Fixed-Term

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Capital Coast and Hutt Valley

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualification from the appropriate Medical body, evidence of registration with relevant Medical or Dental Council and appropriate professional body affiliations.
• New Zealand Registration and eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand as a general ophthalmic surgeon with experience in resulting in the knowledge and skills to perform as an ophthalmologist.
• Passed their RANZCO exams or equivalent and be in their final year of general ophthalmology training or beyond.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in ophthalmology.
• Able to work unsupervised in general ophthalmic clinics and operating theatres.

SKILLS

• Demonstrate the ability to develop links with the community.
• Demonstrate a well-developed community perspective.
• Be genuinely interested in people, and able to relate to a wide range of people in a helpful, intellectual and compassionate manner
  Information on the process of application for Medical Council Registration can be found on their website at http://www.mcnz.org.nz/ or http://www.mcnz.org.nz/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/
  You will need to be a NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or have an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ. The immigration NZ website can be found at https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas
  Please note - important information for overseas graduates who are applying: The MCNZ has introduced a new method of primary source verification using the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates’ Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (ECFMG’s EPIC) service. if you are successful in obtaining a role in New Zealand, you will be required to have your primary medical degree verified through EPIC. Before MCNZ will start processing your application, you must have had your documents verified by EPIC. If you have would like more information about primary-source verification, please see MCNZs website or EPIC’s FAQ webpage.

E PĀ ANA KI A TATOU – ABOUT US

Here at the Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley & Wairarapa districts we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
To find out more about us click on the following links:
Capital and Coast District
Hutt Valley District
Wairarapa District

• Fixed Term 12 Month Ophthalmology Retinal Fellow position
• Starting 5 August 2024, or soonest thereafter
• Located primarily at Wellington Regional Hospital
• Retinal Surgery and clinic sessions, acute after-hours surgery by arrangement.
• 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.
• This Fellow role is based in the RMO Office and remunerated based on relevant previous years of experience and is set in Category D. For the current salary bands, please refer to either the Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (SToNZ) or Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) Multi-Employer Collective Agreements.