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Consultant General Surgeon - Upper Gastro Intestinal (UGI)
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Capital and Coast provides UGI tertiary and acute services to both Wellington and central regional patients. Support is provided to general surgeons within the region. The unit currently has two surgeons (one HPB and one UGI), one CNS role, a Fellow and an RMO team. We manage patients with benign and malignant disease. Our work is driven by faster cancer treatment timeframes. The teams manage work in the operating theatre, endoscopy and clinic settings. Support to the training of junior medical staff is integral to the roles.
Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role or to find out more about working and the lifestyle opportunities in Aotearoa/NZ please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number SMO86-22 in the subject line.
Consultant General Surgeon - Hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HPB)
Capital and Coast provides liver tertiary and acute services to both Wellington and central regional patients. Support is provided to general surgeons within the region. The unit currently has two surgeons (one HPB and one UGI), one CNS role, a Fellow and an RMO team. We manage patients with benign and malignant disease. Our work is driven by faster cancer treatment timeframes.
The teams manage work in the operating theatre, endoscopy and clinic settings. Support to the training of junior medical staff is integral to the roles.
Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us.
For further information on this role please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number SMO85-22 in the subject line.
ENT Senior Medical Officer/Surgeon
Success is not the work of one, but the work of many
We are seeking two Specialist Otolaryngologists for Hawke's Bay who share our values of He kauanuanu - Respect; Ākina - Improvement; Rāranga te tira - Teamwork; Tauwhiro - Care.
These are replacement posts for retiring surgeons.
This is an opportunity to apply for a permanent position available in Hawke's Bay. The health sector in this area is undergoing expansion and modification with new public, and private, operating theatres, and other facilities, under construction.
The successful candidates will be part of a team of five Otolaryngologists and an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon who are working collaboratively to provide high quality care and to improve equity and health outcomes for the Māori and Pasifika populations. The team is supported by two registrars, a house officer and four Clinical Specialist Nurses.
There are ample opportunities to develop subspecialist interests, that will complement the department's current service, with high levels of community unmet need. We enjoy good collegial relationships with other departments, allied medical health professionals and close links with tertiary services. The department is well equipped for all aspects of modern ENT health care.
Hawke's Bay District Hospital is situated in Hastings, New Zealand. It is a secondary level, 410 bed accredited public hospital providing acute and elective care for a region of over 162,000 people.
The hospital is a modern facility with a large range of surgical, medical, oncology and radiological services. The ENT outpatient services are delivered from new premises located in Ahuriri, Napier which is 20 minutes by car. It is anticipated that candidates may also wish to work part time in the private sector with the current ENT specialists who have helped to develop new facilities.
Hawke's Bay is famous for its excellent 'Mediterranean' climate, wine, food, cultural events and outdoor recreational activities and a strong sense of community. It is a great place to bring up children with a number of excellent schools. The area offers an enviable lifestyle with a choice of urban or rural living, and little traffic congestion.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career and work in a wonderful part of New Zealand in modern facilities with a dedicated, enthusiastic and fun team.
Applicants must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand as a Specialist Otolaryngologist and must be a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, or equivalent.
Please contact Mr Stephen Toynton, Head of Department, for further information (stephen.toynton@hbdhb.govt.nz)
Neurosurgery Specialist
The details: Permanent – Full Time
Salary Range: NZD 164,369 - $244,560
About the service:
The Neurosurgery department consists of a modern clinic facility for outpatients, 15 bedded dedicated Neurosurgery ward, a modern dedicated neurosurgical theatre and a separate shared hybrid endovascular theatre suite facility is available. Two CT and two MRI scanners, as well as an Interventional Neuro-radiology suite with monoplane & biplane equipment are available. About 800 neurosurgical procedures are performed in this unit in a year. All elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures are performed on site with an exception of functional neurosurgery.
The present neurosurgical team consists of 4 consultants, 4 registrars and 1 house officer. There is a fully equipped dedicated neurosurgical operating theatre with separate dedicated Neurosurgical theatre staff and neuro-anaesthetic teams for elective and emergency work. A modern Intensive Care Unit & High Dependency Unit with various facilities is available in the hospital. Outpatient clinics for neurosurgical patients are conducted at Waikato Hospital, Tauranga Hospital and Gisborne hospital.
About the role:
The appointed candidate will be involved in the various neurosurgical procedures performed in this unit which include general neurosurgery, trauma, endoscopic procedures, neurovascular surgical. Weekly neurosurgery teaching programme with access to a modern library facility in the hospital is available. The department has an excellent record of career advancement in neurosurgery.
Required skills & experience:
• FRACS Neurosurgery or equivalent qualifications that are eligible for general vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council as a Specialist Neurosurgeon.
• Candidates with additional Neuroendovascular experience/fellowship and/or Spinal fellowship will also be considered.
Your application:
Please apply online including your CV and cover letter;
http://adhbrac.taleo.net/careersection/.wai_ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=wai21986
Applications are not able to be accepted via email.
For any queries about the role please contact Bryleigh Gordon at bryleigh.gordon@waikatodhb.health.nz
Application closing date: 26 July 2022
Orthopaedic Consultant - Upper Limb, Shoulder Arthroplasty, and Trauma
Job Title: Orthopaedic Consultant - Upper Limb, Shoulder Arthroplasty, and Trauma
Location: Southland/Otago New Zealand
Closing date: Friday, 30 September 2022
We are looking for an Orthopaedic Consultant with experience in Upper Limb, General Orthopaedics and trauma who is willing to influence, lead change and bring their passion and commitment for acute, elective and outpatients care to the fore.Our team is currently staffed by six surgeons. Although our catchment area provides us with unique logistical challenges, there is an enormous scope in the variety of work available to our talented professionals. There is dedicated time given to Registrar teaching session, Journal Club, formal handover of Call, and radiology review of discussion cases as well as Elective and Acute Trauma work. As a teaching facility for the Otago University, the position also benefits from involvement with medical student training and participation in research.
Our team values the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. A sound understanding of and commitment to multi-cultural living and family/whanau principles. These core values align with our work and life practices and team well-being. Duties include supervision of acute operating lists, leading ward rounds, undertaking clinical procedures, involvement in audit, teaching, undertaking research and participating in continuing professional development.
Please contact, Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor with your CV.
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Wairarapa)
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Wairarapa)
Capital and Coast DHB is working in partnership with Wairarapa DHB to provide an Orthopaedic Service for their population. Positions will sit within the Wellington Orthopaedic Service and will be based full-time at Wairarapa Hospital. We have recently appointed an orthopaedic surgeon to this role and are now looking to expand the team with the appointment of a further orthopaedic surgeon.
This role would be suitable for a Fellowship trained surgeon up to an experienced clinician.
The Orthopaedic service at Wairarapa Hospital provides for the management of injuries and fractures and elective surgery provided on an outpatient, inpatient and day case basis. A regional tertiary service is provided at Wellington Hospital for patients with complex major trauma, revision joint replacement, spinal disorders, scoliosis, paediatric and hand surgery.
The successful applicant for this position will work in close partnership with colleagues in Wellington Hospital.
Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.
Please note we will be reviewing applications when received and will progress through the recruitment process.
Consultant Paediatric Surgeon
We’re looking for Consultant Paediatric Surgeons who would like the opportunity to join a service that: continues to grow; is committed to team work; and aims to
provide excellent regional specialist clinical care in Paediatric Surgery. National changes to the provision of health care and the expansion of outreach Paediatric Surgical care requires someone who is committed to working collaboratively with a team of paediatric surgeons to deliver a high standard of clinical practice.
The Department is building to establish a team of four full-time surgeons who will provide paediatric surgery to Wellington and the lower half of the North Island of NZ.
The service covers General Paediatric Surgery including urology, neonatal surgery, chest wall and non-cardiac thoracic surgery. Wellington is a major centre for Maternofoetal Medicine. The service has excellent support from Neonatology, Paediatric Anaesthesia and Paediatric Radiology among other services.
SET trainees towards of their RACS training in paediatric surgery can apply in the expectation that they will have their RACS Fellowship in paediatric surgery by the time they commence employment.
Click the apply now button to send your application to us. For information on this role email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title in the subject line.
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
The role includes providing a variety of care in different settings. The vascular service provides an acute and elective service both in the operating room setting and angiography suite.
It is an exciting opportunity to join a team who are committed to growing and developing the vascular service to meet the needs of patients both now and into the future. The service is committed to providing contemporary care to patients in the lower North Island that is of a high standard and is equitable so that the needs of all people are met.
This role will suit either a newly trained or experienced vascular surgeon. You will have a desire to make a difference in the lives of the people we service, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. There are opportunities for a newly qualifies surgeon to be supported and mentored by the team at CCDHB.
Moū - About you
You will need the following:
• Vocationally registered in Vascular Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• FRACS or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• If apply from overseas, you must meet the New Zealand Immigration Service requirements
• Ability to work independently
• Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• Relevant experience and training
E pā ana ki a tatou - About us
Here at the 2DHBs (Capital and Coast District Health Board and Hutt Valley District Health Boards) we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
The 2DHBs are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
The role includes providing a variety of care in different settings. The vascular service provides an acute and elective service both in the operating room setting and angiography suite.
It is an exciting opportunity to join a team who are committed to growing and developing the vascular service to meet the needs of patients both now and into the future. The service is committed to providing contemporary care to patients in the lower North Island that is of a high standard and is equitable so that the needs of all people are met.
This role will suit either a newly trained or experienced vascular surgeon. You will have a desire to make a difference in the lives of the people we service, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. There are opportunities for a newly qualifies surgeon to be supported and mentored by the team at CCDHB.
Moū - About you
You will need the following:
- Vocationally registered in Vascular Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
- FRACS or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
- If apply from overseas, you must meet the New Zealand Immigration Service requirements
- Ability to work independently
- Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
- Relevant experience and training
E pā ana ki a tatou - About us
Here at the 2DHBs (Capital and Coast District Health Board and Hutt Valley District Health Boards) we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
The 2DHBs are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.
Please note we will be reviewing applications when received and will progress through the recruitment process.
We require all our employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes the booster dose within six months of receiving the second dose of initial vaccination (for some people the initial vaccination will have comprised of three doses). We are not accepting applications that do not meet this criteria.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed
Non-SET Surgical Registrars – 2023 Training Year
• Experience a diverse population and a wide variety of patient presentations
• Applications open on 16 May 2022 and close on 13 June 2022
By joining the Auckland Region as a Non SET Surgical Registrar, you enter a programme that offers rotations through 9 sub-specialties (Plastics, General surgery, ORL/ENT, Paediatric Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Vascular, Orthopaedics and CTSU). The full range of surgical specialties are covered, including those not found elsewhere in New Zealand. Working in our modern teaching hospitals will provide you with the opportunity to network alongside many national and bi-national programme selectors. Many regional and national (as well as international) units are based here. These services also cover the entire age spectrum from neonates to the elderly.
A non-SET Surgical Registrar position in the Auckland region provides opportunities to acquire important surgical skills, experience a variety of surgical specialties unavailable anywhere else, as well as an opportunity to work alongside many influential members of the various surgical specialties.
For further details watch this video and hear from one of our own Registrars.
You will be supported by the Surgical Vocational Training Committee (consisting of SMOs from across our 3 District Health Boards) who are directly involved to ensure workforce requirements, RMOs’ individual training requirements and career progression, and providing ongoing support and mentoring to enhance your specialty selection chances.
As New Zealand’s largest city, whether it’s dining at one of our world-class restaurants or hiking through our lush forests, Auckland has something for everyone!
Apply now: www.aucklanddoctors.co.nz.
Discover a world class destination where we train world class doctors.
Urologist
Fixed -term – 80 hours per fortnight
Hawke’s Bay Hospital is looking for a part time or full time General Urologist to join our team. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months whilst we recruit to a permanent position.
As a Specialist in Urology you work with three specialists in the Department to provide clinical services that include outpatient and inpatient management of people.
Services provided include the following:
• Outpatient clinics involving consultations (first assessments and follow-ups) and procedures (cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, urodynamics, etc) as well as arranging of investigations and planning treatment. Non-contact assessments and advice will also be required as you decide
• Consultations and opinions for inpatient management are conducted in cooperation with the unit registrar (Australasian urology trainee)
• Urology on call roster of 1 in 3, or 1 in 2, depending on the leave situation of all urology consultants.
• Urology acute and elective operations (regular elective
• The Urologist Outpatient Clinics are provided in Hastings
Applications for the above position are invited from Registered Medical Practitioners who have advanced training in urology, Fellow of the RACS and are eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Please review the Position Profile HERE and consider applying.
Specialist Otorhinolaryngology Surgeon
An opportunity exists for an Otorhinolaryngology Specialist to join the Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB), New Zealand. This position is based at Tauranga Hospital with a commitment to the provision of weekly services in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and/or at Whakatāne Hospital as required. We are looking for a generalist ORL Specialist who wants to relocate to the beautiful Bay of Plenty and is enthusiastic about providing care for all age groups, including a passion for Paediatric Care. This position includes participating equally in an after-hours roster.
The successful applicant must hold qualifications that meet the criteria for vocational registration or be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
The Bay of Plenty is renowned for its beautiful beaches, surfing, kayaking, boating, fishing, tramping and native bush reserves. The city of Tauranga is only 2 hours from Auckland; around an hour away from Rotorua and in winter it is under 3 hours to the central plateau ski fields. We value work-life balance and staff well-being with a full staff wellness programme on offer.
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has an innovative culture where staff share the principles of Compassion, All-One-Team, Responsive and Excellence in their daily work. The successful applicant will have to provide evidence they are compassionate, team spirited, responsive to needs and with an attitude of always striving for excellence.
Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Bay of Plenty DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker. Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage. If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.
All applications are to be made online.
To apply - https://recruitment.bopdhb.govt.nz/vacancies/005001906
Consultant General Surgeon Lakes District Health Board New Zealand
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant General Surgeon to join to join our multinational multidisciplinary Department of Surgery. The Lakes DHB area includes Rotorua and Taupo Hospitals.
The position involves inpatient, outpatient and surgical work at Rotorua and Taupo Hospitals, both of which have recently had significant upgrades and the addition of new facilities.
Rotorua Hospital is a District General Hospital in one of the most spectacular regions of New Zealand. You will have the opportunity to balance rewarding medical practice with an amazing life style.
The beautiful Lakes District of Rotorua and Taupo is well known for its outdoor recreational options including trout fishing, walking tracks, cycling and mountain biking. Lake and river water sports such as boating and kayaking are exceptional. Add this to affordable housing, good schooling and a friendly atmosphere and you have one of the best places in the world to work as a Surgeon.
The Person:
• A broad range of general surgical skills
• All specialities will be considered
• Hold FRACS or equivalent qualification
• Hold or be eligible for Vocational Registration with Medical Council of NZ
• Enjoy teaching – Rotorua is a teaching hospital with 4th, 5th and 6th year medical students
• Busy role with a broad variety of general surgery
• 1:7 on call roster
• Fully staffed Registrar roster including Advanced trainees
The above position comes with an attractive relocation remuneration package and CME allowance for successful permanent appointments.
Check out what Rotorua has to offer:
http://www.rotoruanz.com/
http://www.riderotorua.com/
Contact us for further information:
Carleen Dahya, Medical Staff Recruiter
carleen.dahya@lakesdhb.govt.nz or visit www.lakesdhb.govt.nz
As per the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 all new employees will be required to be Safety Checked
General Orthopaedic Surgeons
An opportunity exists for two General Orthopaedic Surgeons to join our team of Orthopaedic Specialists. This role would be suitable for a Fellowship trained surgeon. The position will be based full-time at Wairarapa Hospital but the position will sit within the Wellington Orthopaedic service.
Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team
The Orthopaedic service at Wairarapa Hospital provides for the management of injuries and fractures and elective surgery provided on an outpatient, inpatient and day case basis. A regional tertiary service is provided at Wellington Hospital for patients with complex major trauma, revision joint replacement, spinal disorders, scoliosis, paediatric and hand surgery. The successful applicant for this position will work in close partnership with colleagues in Wellington Hospital.
Moū - About you
• Must be vocationally registered in Orthopaedic Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• FRACS or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• If you are applying from overseas, you must meet the New Zealand Immigration Service requirements
• Providing a high standard of clinical practice and expertise to the patients
• Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• A team player and clear communicator, willing to work with a multi-disciplinary health team within the Wairarapa district
• The on-call requirement for this position will be based at Wairarapa Hospital
E pā ana ki a tatou - About us
Here at our hospitals we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
The DHB's are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.
Please note we will be reviewing applications when received and will progress through the recruitment process.
We require all our employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes the booster dose within six months of receiving the second dose of initial vaccination (for some people the initial vaccination will have comprised of three doses). We are not accepting applications that do not meet this criteria.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed