Retinal Screening Service Lead, Ophthalmology Auckland, NZ
New Zealand Government
The Retinal Screening Service at Counties Manukau District has a leadership position available for a Service Lead. This position is full time Monday - Friday, based at Lambie Drive.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a leadership position. In this role, the Retinal Screening Service Lead will ensure the provision of a high-quality systematic screening and grading service to ensure the early detection of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy and the reduction of blindness.
The Retinal Screening Service Lead will be responsible for secondary grading, managing clinical quality in association with the Ophthalmologist, and when required, will conduct retinal screening.
In this senior role, this position will oversee the Screening Team whilst supporting the activities of the Service to ensure that quality standards are adhered to and other targets are met.
Working in partnership with the Ophthalmology Head of Department and Service Manager, this role will be responsible for improving the retinal screening coverage rate and growing the reach of the service within our ethnically diverse community to promote early detection and treatment of eye diseases.
The ideal candidate will need to have:
Ability to demonstrate leading high performing teams and change
Clinical qualification and experience
An in-depth understanding of Retinal Screening
Insight into diabetes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in digital photography
Full drivers licence
If you are looking for a worthwhile challenge and want to work in a small but effective team and you share the CM District team values of Excellent, Valuing Everyone, Kind, and Together, apply online now.
In return, Counties Manukau District offers a friendly and team-focused environment with developmental opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
To review the position description please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre at ******. Position Number: CMH202413530. Closing Date: 16th October 2024.
At Counties Manukau Health, people and their lives matter to us. We are a values-based and inclusive organisation committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community, especially from our Maori and Pacific communities.
If these are your values too, then join us today.
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