Ophthalmologist  Sessional -  Orbital, Plastics and Lacrimal (OPAL) Unit

Situated only minutes from the Melbourne CBD, The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. As Australia’s only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, the Eye and Ear has been providing care for the senses for 150 years. The Eye and Ear has almost 60 different outpatient clinics for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision and hearing loss and provides a 24-hour emergency eye and ear, nose and throat service. Every year the Eye and Ear cares for over 220,000 patients, with over 160,000 outpatients, nearly 44,000 emergency patients and over 17,000 inpatients.

About the role:

An opportunity exists for  a motivated and experienced Ophthalmologists to join the OPAL Unit at the Eye and Ear Hospital in East Melbourne.  This busy unit is currently staffed by eleven consultants, trainee registrars and the fellow.

The sessional allocation for clinics and theatres will be negotiated with the successful applicant(s).  These sessions will also include a commitment to general clinics (acute & surgical ophthalmology and emergency sessions). There is a component of oncall duty.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will require:

• Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO) or equivalent, be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or be eligible for registration.
• Completed a fellowship in Orbital, Oculoplastics and Lacrimal

We offer attractive employment conditions, including free parking and salary packaging.

You will be required to undertake a police records check and provide evidence of a working with children check and COVID vaccination prior to commencement.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Thomas Hardy, Head of Unit OPAL.