Senior Optometrist & Ophthalmology Lead - Autonomous Practice

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Five weeks annual leave

Unique and supportive working环境

Resumo da oferta

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications from an experienced Advanced Clinician Optometrist to provide autonomous clinical leadership in the Auckland eye service. The role covers glaucoma, medical retina, laser ophthalmology and paediatric assessments in a multidisciplinary setting.

The successful candidate will review complex cases, supervise optometry staff, contribute to service development and pursue quality improvements in patient care, equity and access.

Qualificações

• Bachelor of Optometry or equivalent recognised by the NZ Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB).
• Minimum six years post-qualification hospital experience, including four years full-time equivalent in specialist hospital ophthalmology.
• Specialist Optometrist scope of practice or commitment to obtaining it; glaucoma prescribing rights or IGP endorsement.

Responsabilidades

• Provide advanced autonomous clinical practice in ophthalmology, including glaucoma, medical retina and laser services.
• Lead and mentor optometry colleagues and collaborate with ophthalmologists and orthoptists to improve access and outcomes.

Conhecimentos

Advanced clinical autonomy

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Effective communication

Formação académica

Bachelor of Optometry

NZ Registration (ODOB)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications from an experienced Advanced Clinician Optometrist to provide autonomous clinical leadership in the Auckland eye service. The role covers glaucoma, medical retina, laser ophthalmology and paediatric assessments in a multidisciplinary setting.

The successful candidate will review complex cases, supervise optometry staff, contribute to service development and pursue quality improvements in patient care, equity and access.