Consultant Ophthalmology Specialist
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world-class specialist hospital for eye care, providing services across Victoria. As Australia's only specialist eye and ear hospital, it has been providing care for over 160 years.
* Almost 90 different outpatient clinics for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision loss.
* A 24-hour emergency service for eye and ear conditions.
Every year, the hospital cares for nearly 200,000 patients, with over 136,000 outpatients, 42,000 emergency patients and 14,000 inpatients.
The hospital recently completed a redevelopment to create a modern structure and improve access for patients, visitors and staff.
Our Vision:
We will advance specialist eye care.
Our Mission:
We improve health outcomes through excellence in clinical care, teaching, education and research.
Our Values:
Integrity, Inclusive Care, Collaboration, Excellence.
About the Role:
The successful applicants will join the Acute Ophthalmology Service, Surgical Ophthalmology Service and the specialist Emergency Department on a sessional basis.
They will provide effective patient-centred care, supervision, education and training to Junior Medical Staff, nursing and allied health staff, observers and students.
Applicants must be eligible for Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO), have current registration with AHPRA and undergo a criminal record check.
Benefits:
The hospital is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a work environment free from harassment or discrimination and promoting cultural diversity.
It is a smoke-free environment and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
At The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, we are committed to supporting people with disabilities to gain employment and develop their careers.