Medical Registrar - Older Persons' Health Advanced Trainee - 2027 Training Year at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Hawkes Bay Hospital - Medical Registrar - Older Persons Health Advanced Trainee
• Permanent, Full-time, Rostered and Rotating Shifts
• Minimum 6 month or ideally 12 month placement

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
 

About the Role

We are seeking a Medical Registrar Advanced Trainee in Older Persons Health looking to further your Geriatric Medicine training by joining our Medical Department at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. The 2027 training year commences on 1 February, and mid-year starts on 2 August.

We are accredited to deliver both Core A and Core B of the Geriatrics Curriculum, each for a duration of six months. Additionally, we offer provisional approval for a six-month Geriatric Medicine Registrar training position at the Basic Physician Training (BPT) level.

Our department is led by 5 Consultants with diverse subspecialty interests, including Dementia, Orthogeriatrics and Perioperative Medicine, Movement Disorders, Frailty, and Community Geriatrics. The successful applicant will be supported in developing competence in all aspects of the Geriatrics Curriculum with strong opportunities for audit and research interests, as part of a personalised training plan.

Inpatient rehabilitation services are provided through our Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation (AT&R) ward, which provides multidisciplinary care for Stroke, Orthogeriatric, Neurological, and Frailty patients. The ward works closely with Older Persons' Mental Health services and is staffed by 2 consultant led teams managing 30 beds.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in a novel shared decision-making clinic, `CARES, for high-risk patients undergoing elective surgery. We also offer training in rural outpatients and slow-stream rehabilitation at a rural hospital in Central Hawkes Bay.

As a regional hospital, your afterhours work will be in Acute General Medicine, and there are opportunities to extend your training time in Hawkes Bay by rotating through other accredited medical registrar positions, including both advanced and basic training placements.
 

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Acute Medical Service comprises nine ward-based teams, supported by a team of 28 dual-trained Internal Medicine Physicians, 25 Registrars, 15 House Officers, and support from Trainee Interns. The broader service encompasses a wide range of medical specialties. 

We foster a collaborative, supportive and collegial work environment. Our current rotations include Cardiology, Respiratory, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Medicine (with Neurology and Older Peoples Health), Renal, as well as outpatient-based rotations in Medical Oncology and Haematology.

Health NZ - Hawkes Bay provides healthcare services to a population of approximately 180,000 people across the region. Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital is the principal acute hospital and specialist service provider, supported by smaller satellite facilities in Central Hawkes Bay, Napier, and Wairoa.

Located in Hastings, Hawkes Bay Hospital is a 400 bed secondary level public hospital delivering both acute and elective care across a broad range of medical and surgical specialties, including paediatrics and obstetrics & gynaecology. We are supported by a strong regional ICU and flight team with tertiary support for cardiac intervention, cardiothoracic surgery, plastics and neurosurgery from Wellington, ensuring comprehensive care.

Hawkes Bay offers an outstanding worklife balance, with a sunny climate, beautiful beaches, and exceptional outdoor recreation, including over 100km of walking and cycling trails. The region boasts excellent schools, easy access to mountains and skiing, and a vibrant lifestyle enriched by outstanding food, renowned wineries, and a welcoming community. For more information about living and working in Hawkes Bay, click HERE

About you

• Youre a Resident Medical Officer (RMO)
• Qualify for RACP Advanced Training. RACP Advanced Trainees in other Australasian medical specialties wishing to gain Older Persons exposure are also welcome, and can accredit runs as part of non-core training. Older Persons rotations are also available for Basic Trainees, please apply to the Medical Registrar advertisement.
• You are registered or eligible for general registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. We foster a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled persons, and rainbow communities, recognising the strength diversity brings to our organisation and communities.

How to Apply

To review the run description, click HERE. To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact via email Dr Cathal McCloy, Physician at Cathal.McCloy@hbdhb.govt.nz or the RMO Recruitment Consultant on rmo.recruitment@hbdhb.govt.nz. 

Application Requirements

• Cover letter outlining preferred start date and placement
• Current CV, chronological order from primary medical qualification (including locum work and any gaps of more than 3 months)
• Three Reference Request forms, including one from your most recent supervisor, submitted by the closing date to the RMO Recruitment Consultant, email above. Download the Reference Request Form here

Important Dates

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