Unaccredited Ophthalmology Registrar

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Unaccredited Ophthalmology Registrar. Terms and conditions vacancy

Austin Hospital
Fixed Term Full Time

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic  Unaccredited Ophthalmology Registrar to join our Ophthalmology unit from August 2018.

Details of Department

The Ophthalmology unit forms part of the Division of Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine. The Ophthalmology unit has 8 Consultant Surgeons and 1 Accredited Registrar on rotation from The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital. The position is located at the Austin and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospitals. The Head of Ophthalmology is Dr Joan Cosgrove.

Details of position/position requirements

The position of the Unaccredited Ophthalmology Registrar involves the management and care of ophthalmology patients in every respect, including assessment, operative and non-operative management and postoperative care and follow up in close conjunction with junior and Consultant staff.

To be successful in this role you must:

• Demonstrate a commitment to Austin Health values.
• Be a registered Medical Practitioner in Australia.
• Have appropriate training and experience in ophthalmology.
• Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient care.
• Demonstrate appropriate surgical competency.

Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working With Children Check.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Application Instructions:

Click on ‘Apply Now’ at the end of this page. You will be directed to sign in/register through the Austin Health Careers Site. Complete the registration process as prompted.

Please note: You will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Employment History Datasheet (upload as Selection Criteria Response)

Enquiries: Leanne Valenti
Ph: (03) 9496 3694
Applications Close: 12/08/2018

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