Orthoptist

About Auckland Eye

Auckland Eye Limited is one of the largest private sub-specialty ophthalmology providers in New Zealand. Our services include clinic consultations, minor procedures and full ophthalmology surgical procedures in one of our three state-of-the-art day stay centres. Patient care is at the centre of everything we do, with employees and doctors living our values of balance, mastery,connection and compassion to provide life changing eye care and exceptional patient experiences.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced orthoptist to join our clinical team. This is a permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week), where the successful candidate will undertake varied o

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Orthoptist to join our team in beautiful Auckland, New Zealand.Auckland offers a vibrant city lifestyle with easy access to beaches, hiking trails and cultural attractions. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career while enjoying a relaxing lifestyle in a country known for its natural beauty and work-life balance.

About Auckland Eye

Auckland Eye Limited is one of the largest private sub-speciality ophthalmology providers in New Zealand. Our services include clinic consultations, minor procedures and full ophthalmology surgical procedures in one of our three state-of- the art day stay centres. Patient care is at the centre of everything we do, with employees and doctors living our values of empathy, integrity, partnership and expertise to provide life changing eye care and exceptional patient experiences.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced orthoptist to join our clinical team. This is a permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week – Monday to Friday and no late nights or weekend work), where the successful candidate will undertake varied orthoptic responsibilities, including working in specialist paediatric, ocular motility, and neuro-ophthalmology clinics. Reporting to the lead ophthalmic technician, you will provide orthoptic assessments and ophthalmic technical assistance to our team of ophthalmologists, ensuring comprehensive patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with our team of 20 specialist ophthalmologists, including 4 paediatric ophthalmologists and 2 neuro-ophthalmologists, across our main clinic and outer clinics.
• Complete evaluations and treatment of adult and paediatric patients with disorders of the visual system, with an emphasis on binocular vision and eye movement disorders, evaluation of need for and fitting of Fresnel and spectacle prisms, convergence exercises, infant vision assessment, retinoscopy, and refraction.
• Provide technical assistance to ophthalmologists during patient consultations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
• Offer education and support to patients and families regarding their eye conditions and treatment options.
• Potential for involvement in clinical research trials, contributing to advancements in eye care.

Our ideal candidate will have

• 3 -5 years Orthoptic experience (ideally)
• Ability to work unsupervised and communicate with people in a friendly and professional manner.
• Flexibility with working hours.

Essential qualification required

• Professional Orthoptic qualifications e.g. Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics: BSc (Orth), BMedSci (Orth) and/or Diploma in British Orthoptics (DBO)

We can offer you

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Relocation support
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• A great place to work - a supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support are available for eligible overseas applicants.

If this role sounds like you, send Sarah your CV and cover letter today to ***email_hidden*** – I would be happy to chat and answer any questions you may have about our role and moving to New Zealand!