Carter Wellington are accepting applications for Ophthalmology Physicians for our client based on the North Island in New Zealand The successful applicant will be a comprehensive ophthalmologist with a sub speciality interest. We are seeking a vitreo-retinal specialist, with cataract experience although other subspecialty interests may be considered. The role along with local and sub-regional ophthalmic service provision will include supervision of registrars and teaching of University of Otago Medical School Trainee Interns. The Senior Medical Officer (SMO) team currently comprises four experienced locally based consultant Ophthalmologists and one visiting consultant Ophthalmologist.

The wider eye service includes two registrars (one RANZCO vocational trainee), ophthalmic clinic nurses (incl. extended practice roles), an orthoptist, ophthalmic technicians, and visiting optometrists. The service provides specialist outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology services, and primary health care support.

Our client provides a regional cancer treatment service to a wider catchment across the lower North Island.Technologically the service is well resourced with OCT, Argon retinal laser, YAG laser, Selective Laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), cyclodiode laser, Centurion phacoemulsification and DORC posterior vitrectomy equipment and Pentacam.

To be eligible for this position you must have completed your training in any of the following locations, and hold corresponding qualification:

UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, United States of America, Ireland.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply today for review.