Ophthalmologist | Parental Cover

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; Vor Ort; NZD 96.000 - 144.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Ophthalmologist to join our Canterbury Eye Service on a fixed-term basis. The role is 0.8 FTE, commencing 21 September 2026 through to 24 September 2027, providing high-quality specialist care across acute and planned pathways.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team across inpatient, outpatient and theatre settings, contributing to service delivery, continuous improvement and a balanced professional life in the South Island.

Qualifikationen

• Fellowship of RANZCO or equivalent.
• Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork.
• A commitment to continuous quality improvement and service development.

Aufgaben

• Provide high-quality ophthalmic care across acute and planned pathways.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support service delivery across inpatient, outpatient, and theatre settings.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Quality improvement

Clinical excellence

Adaptability

Ausbildung

Fellowship of RANZCO or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

an experienced Ophthalmologist to join ourteam at Christchurch Hospital on a fixed-term basis to provide parental leave cover. This role is 0.8 FTE, commencing 21 September 2026 through to 24 September 2027.

As an Ophthalmologist, you will provide high-quality specialist care across a broad range of ophthalmic services, contributing to both acute and planned care pathways. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and support service delivery across inpatient, outpatient, and theatre settings.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to a well-established and highly regarded service while enjoying professional variety and work-life balance in the South Island.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Canterbury Eye Service is a busy and progressive tertiary ophthalmology service based at Christchurch Hospital, providing specialist eye care to the Canterbury region and wider South Island. The service delivers comprehensive ophthalmic care across a broad range of subspecialties, including acute, outpatient, surgical, and complex tertiary referrals.

Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team of Ophthalmologists, registrars, nurses, orthoptists, and allied health professionals, you will contribute to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting service innovation and continuous improvement.

Christchurch offers an exceptional lifestyle, combining the benefits of a modern city with easy access to mountains, beaches, and outdoor adventure. It is an ideal place to build your career while enjoying balance outside of work.

Christchurch is a vibrant city offering a unique blend of urban sophistication, outdoor adventure, and family-friendly living. With easy access to mountains, beaches, and national parks, it offers an exceptional lifestyle.

About You

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO), or equivalent
• Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork
• A commitment to continuous quality improvement and service development

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Ophthalmologist | Parental Cover Christchurch, NZ