Paediatrician at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Bay of Plenty

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Consultant General Paediatrician - Fixed Term Part time (0.75 FTE)

An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Consultant General Paediatrician and join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team at Rotorua Hospital.  

About the role

Specialist Paediatrician in the Woman Child and Family Service. Responsible for after-hours call, children’s ward, children admitted to ICU by paediatricians, Special Care Baby Unit, new-borns referred to our service, neonatal emergencies, paediatric cover for ED and other relevant roles as indicated below.  Responsible for out-patient clinics with new (First Specialist Appointment) and follow-up patients as agreed with the Head of Department and Service Manager.

This position is for a fixed term 0.75 FTE to cover parental leave from 20 March 2023 – 12 April 2024.

You should have

• Basic medical qualifications recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Post-graduate qualifications and experience eligible for vocational registration by the Medical Council of NZ
• Current Practising Certificate
• Medical Indemnity Insurance

Salary range

$170,369 to $250,560 pro-rated to hours worked.

If this sounds like you, apply online now via https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/. The selection process starts from the date of advertising.

To be eligible to work at Te Whatu Ora Lakes, you must be fully vaccinated, including COVID-19.

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Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare to a population of 110,000 people from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.