Cardiothoracic Registrar Early 2023 Start at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

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Waikato District Health Board

Cardiothoracic Department

Cardiothoracic Non SET Registrar
Full-time

Applications are invited for the 2023/2024 year for non SET Registrar Positions (2yrs+ Post Graduation) at Waikato Hospital.

We are seeking doctors who have an interest in pursuing a surgical or critical care career pathway. Candidates who have completed two years post graduate hospital experience including a variety of surgical experience will be considered. This is an excellent opportunity to experience cardiothoracic surgery whilst working in a supportive environment.

Waikato Hospital is a teaching hospital and a major tertiary referral centre providing specialised and emergency healthcare for ~ 900,000 people in the Midland and Waikato area.

The Waikato cardiac unit performs over 650 open heart procedures a year with an active TAVI, aortic surgery and around 200 thoracic cases with active thoracoscopy services uni and multiportal access

The successful applicant(s) will be required to:

• manage outpatients and  inpatients in the  Cardiothoracic Surgery Department under the supervision of the Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• participate in the  on-call  registrar roster
• participate  in  departmental  meetings and  be involved  in  teaching
• conduct  research and  quality  improvement  projects

Our registrars are expected to involve themselves in divisional research activities, and prepare presentations for research events.

If you are an overseas doctor please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand web site to ensure that your qualifications meet the criteria for registration to practice medicine in New Zealand.  The direct link to the self-assessment page is:

http://www.mcnz.org.nz/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/

 You will need to complete the six questions to ascertain whether or not you are eligible for registration in NZ.  If you do not have access to do the self-assessment test on-line you can contact the MCNZ by telephone: +64 4 384 7635.

Please note - it is your responsibility to provide three current references. To print off the referee report, please click on the "Reference form" icon below.  Please attach completed references to your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:  Until position is filled 

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