Ophthalmology Fellow

Ophthalmology Fellow

• Dunedin Hospital
• Fixed Term 1-year, Full time
• Salary: ASMS MECA 2024 Fellow Scale (NZD 179,480)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

Dunedin Hospital has almost 400 beds and provides care for a population of approximately 350,000 spread over the lower South Island of New Zealand.  Being a Tertiary Hospital for our district, our staff enjoy close relationships with the University of Otago, School of Medicine and Otago Polytechnic School of Nursing. We benefit from continuous professional development, involvement with medical and nursing student training, in-situ and remote stimulation training, participation in research and many more opportunities arising from working in a combined clinical-academic environment.  

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Ophthalmology 5th Year Registrar or General Fellow to join our dynamic team at Dunedin Public Hospital and associated clinics. This is a full-time position with a 1.0 FTE, designed to provide comprehensive training and experience across all subspecialties in ophthalmology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Practice: Engage in 3-4 specialty clinics per week, covering areas such as Cornea, Oculoplastic, Glaucoma, Paediatrics, Vitreoretinal, Ocular Oncology, Uveitis, and General Ophthalmology.
• Surgical Experience: Participate in 2-3 operating sessions per week, utilizing facilities at the Day Surgery on Filleul Street and the main operating theatre at Dunedin Public Hospital.
• Post-Acute Care: Provide essential services in the post-acute ophthalmology clinic, ensuring high-quality patient care and follow-up.
• Teaching: Lead and contribute to educational sessions for peers and junior staff to foster a learning environment.
• Research: Participate in research projects, particularly focusing on innovative advancements in ophthalmology, with supervision by Dr. Sheng Hong.
• Administrative Duties: Complete necessary administrative tasks to support clinical and surgical operations.

About you
We are a tertiary level hospital with a full range of elective and acute surgical specialities and can offer you a varied and challenging array of Ophthalmology work. Ideally, we are looking for someone with the following skills and experience to complement our team:

• An excellent general Ophthalmology skill set.
• A team player with exceptional interpersonal skills who builds effective relationships both within and external to their team
• Is solution focussed and can demonstrate excellent decision making and priority setting in a clinical environment
• Enthusiasm for teaching and passing on their knowledge to junior members of staff

To be eligible to apply for this role, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Completion of at least four years in an accredited ophthalmology residency program.
• Eligibility for General Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical and surgical ophthalmology skills.
• Strong commitment to academic medicine, including teaching, research, and continuous learning.

We will consider applicants from overseas training schemes where the candidate has completed all their exams and advanced training runs and will be in their final year of training.

Working Conditions:

• Participate in an on-call rotation as the second on-call, with a ratio of 1 in 4, providing critical support and emergency care as needed.
• The role involves regular weekday hours with some weekend and night shifts due to on-call responsibilities.
• The position requires flexibility to work across multiple sites and adapt to various clinical settings.

About Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on providing equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disabled Community.

Salary range

This role belongs to the Salary: ASMS MECA 2024 Fellow Scale (NZD 179,480 per annum pro rata).

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 28 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers at  agatha.chen@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

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