Ophthalmology Registrars

Looking for an opportunity as a non-training Ophthalmology Registrar?

MidCentral District located in Palmerston North City could be the perfect place for you

MidCentral District provides an excellent grounding for Ophthalmology Registrars looking to grow and develop their skills. There are a range of clinics and elective surgeries that you will be able to participate in as well as trauma cases coming in through the Emergency Department.

The wider eye service includes two registrars (one RANZCO vocational trainee), ophthalmic clinic nurses (incl. extended practice roles), an orthoptist, ophthalmic technicians, and visiting optometrists. The service provides specialist outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology services, and primary health care support. MidCentral provides a regional cancer treatment service to a wider catchment across the lower North Island.Technologically the service is well resourced with OCT, Argon retinal laser, YAG laser, Selective Laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), cyclodiode laser, Centurion phacoemulsification and DORC posterior vitrectomy equipment and Pentacam.

The city of Palmerston North is a diverse and vibrant city, that is very livable and affordable. There is no sitting in traffic as a 5 - 15 minutes commute is the norm. There is lots to do locally or with its central location it is easy to get away for the weekend to all the major attractions of Lower North Island - 2 hours' drive away from the vibrant capital of Wellington, the wineries of Hawkes Bay and the ski fields of Ruapehu.

Vacancy Contact Details

Medical Administration Unit
Private Bag 11036

**Palmerston North Ph**: + 64 6 350 8828