Vitreoretinal (VR) Fellow | 2027

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Christchurch; Vor Ort; NZD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Christchurch Hospital invites applications for a Vitreoretinal Fellow commencing May 2027. The role offers advanced surgical and medical retina exposure within a busy tertiary ophthalmology service, with supervision by experienced Consultants and opportunities for teaching, research, and service development.

The Canterbury Eye Service provides a comprehensive training environment in a supportive, multidisciplinary team, ideal for preparing for subspecialty

Qualifikationen

• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Advanced ophthalmology training and a strong interest in vitreoretinal subspecialty practice.
• Previous experience in retinal surgery and/or medical retina.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Interest in teaching, research, and continuous professional development.

Aufgaben

• Develop vitreoretinal surgical skills through regular theatre exposure.
• Expand experience in medical retina, acute retinal presentations, and complex posterior segment disease.
• Work closely with experienced Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in teaching, trainee supervision, and collaborative clinical practice.
• Contribute to research, quality improvement, and service development.
• Continue professional development with support for learning and research.

Kenntnisse

Vitreoretinal subspecialty

Ophthalmology training

Retinal surgery experience

Teaching and research

Patient-centred care

Communication and teamwork

Ausbildung

Advanced ophthalmology training

Jobbeschreibung

Christchurch Hospital | Full-time, Fixed-term |Commencing May 2027 (Negotiable)

Take the next step in your vitreoretinal career in NewZealand.

Are you looking to build on your ophthalmology training,refine your surgical skills, and gain valuable experience managing complexretinal disease in a tertiary referral centre?

The Canterbury Eye Service is offering an excitingopportunity for a motivated Vitreoretinal (VR) Fellow to join our establishedophthalmology team at Christchurch Hospital from May 2027.

This Fellowship offers the opportunity to develop yourexpertise across vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina, working alongsideexperienced Consultants in a supportive, collaborative environment. Withexposure to complex posterior segment disease, acute retinal presentations, anda broad range of clinical and surgical work, you will be well placed tostrengthen your subspecialty skills and prepare for the next stage of yourcareer.

And when you're not at work? Christchurch offers anexceptional lifestyle, with beaches, mountains, ski fields, walking and cyclingtrails, and a vibrant city all within easy reach.

About the Fellowship

As our Vitreoretinal Fellow, you will be an important partof the Canterbury Eye Service, gaining advanced clinical and surgicalexperience within a busy tertiary referral service.

The Fellowship will provide opportunities to:

• Developyour vitreoretinal surgical skills through regular theatre exposure.
• Expandyour experience in medical retina, acute retinal presentations, andcomplex posterior segment disease.
• Workclosely with experienced Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participatein teaching, trainee supervision, and collaborative clinical practice.
• Contributeto research, quality improvement, and service development.
• Continueyour professional development with support for learning and research.

You will be joining a service that values clinicalexcellence, knowledge sharing, and the development of its future specialists.

Your remuneration and employment conditions will be inaccordance with the ASMS Senior Medical and Dental Officers CollectiveAgreement, including access to a Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.

Why Christchurch?

Christchurch combines the opportunities of a major tertiaryhospital with a lifestyle that is hard to beat.

Located on New Zealand's South Island, the city offers anappealing balance of urban living and outdoor adventure. Enjoy a vibrant cafand restaurant scene, coastal escapes, and easy access to the Southern Alps,ski fields, lakes, and spectacular walking and cycling trails.

Whether you're seeking adventure outside work, a welcomingcommunity, or a place to enjoy a better work-life balance, Christchurch is anexcellent place to live and develop your career.

About the Canterbury Eye Service

Based at Christchurch Hospital, the Canterbury Eye Serviceis a large, friendly, and collaborative ophthalmology department comprising 13Consultants, supported by experienced nurses, orthoptists, optometrists, andophthalmology assistants.

Our service is committed to high-quality patient care,clinical teaching, and ongoing professional development. As a Fellow, you willwork within a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, continuouslearning, and the delivery of excellent outcomes for patients.

About You

We are keen to hear from ophthalmologists who are ready tofurther develop their expertise in vitreoretinal practice and make the most ofthis Fellowship opportunity.

You will bring:

• Eligibilityfor registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Advancedophthalmology training and a strong interest in vitreoretinal subspecialtypractice.
• Previousexperience in retinal surgery and/or medical retina.
• Acommitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Strongcommunication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively ina multidisciplinary environment.
• Aninterest in teaching, research, and continuous professional development.

If you are motivated to grow your clinical and surgicalexpertise in a supportive tertiary service, we would welcome your application.

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to providingexcellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We are committed to building adiverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and wewelcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

Our work is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress the recruitment process before the closing date.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai! | We look forward tohearing from you.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: PC4161396

Location:

South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

Job type:

Job type: Contract/Temp Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Ophthamology