Specialist Consultant

• Full Time | Permanent
• Where lifestyle meets purpose practice in one of Aotearoa's most beautiful and connected communities

About the Role

As a Consultant Ophthalmologist, you will be responsible for delivering specialist eye care through four outpatient clinics and two operating lists per week. You will perform general ophthalmology assessments, YAG and Argon laser treatments, and participate in the on-call roster (1 night per week, 1 weekend in 4). Your role will include teaching and mentoring junior doctors and contributing to ongoing quality improvement and service development.

You'll also play a vital role in patient-focused multidisciplinary care planning and provide timely, expert clinical advice to colleagues and the wider team. This is a rewarding role in which your skills and voice will be valued and impactful.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our close-knit ophthalmology service operates within the wider surgical team. You will work alongside supportive and passionate colleagues in a community where collaborative care and cultural values are central to everything we do.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Vocational or Provisional Vocational Registration in Ophthalmology with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Experience in general ophthalmology and familiarity with modern investigative and treatment techniques
• A current Annual Practicing Certificate
• A collaborative and compassionate approach to patient care
• A commitment to equity, quality improvement, and culturally safe practice

The city is the first in the world to see the sun each day and it has a reputation for great food, wine and surf beaches.

This small 110-bed acute care hospital serves the East Coast population, approx. 47,000. 

You will enjoy working in a supportive, team environment with highly qualified SMO’s and House Officer’s, and have oversight of medical admissions and management (unselected medical take), giving you exposure to a wide range of medical presentations and procedures, along with many educational opportunities. The medical department is supported locally by comprehensive surgical services, along with modern diagnostic facilities including a new MRI scanner and CT scanner. 

The official ‘East Coast’ region is beautiful and unexplored by many. There's a warm sunny climate, golden beaches (great for surfing), and many outdoor activities available for you to explore. The vibrant local economy is based on wineries, agriculture, and tourism, along with our city which has plenty to offer in the way of cafés, restaurants, and shopping. Plenty for you to do outside of work.