2024 Training Year - Dermatology Registrars at Northern Regional Alliance (NRA), Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

These positions are in the regional training rotation programme with Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Auckland Region Districts comprising Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitematā and Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Counties Manukau Districts.

What do Auckland and Waikato have to offer?

Working in the Auckland and Waikato Region you will have the opportunity to work alongside our passionate and knowledgeable senior clinicians who will provide you with world class supervision and mentorship.

Working as Dermatology Advanced Trainee 

Dermatology is a fascinating specialty which includes aspects of medicine, surgery and pathology. Patients range from neonates to the elderly. Building from a sound base in General Medicine, you will learn about inflammatory skin diseases, skin malignancies, infections, infestations, autoimmune skin diseases, iatrogenic conditions and many more. Knowledge of dermatology can be of great value in many specialties including General Medicine, Rheumatology and Infectious Disease. There have been significant advances in therapeutic options in recent years. The Training Posts include positions with Greenlane Hospital (Auckland district); Counties Manukau district; and with Waikato Hospital.

These runs may be recognised, for those accepted onto the scheme, by the RACP as training positions for specialist qualification and will see the registrar responsible for the following:

• Working closely with Dermatologists to assess, investigate and manage new and follow-up patients in outpatient clinics
• Reviewing inpatient referrals from other specialties
• Assessing and admitting acute and elective Dermatology patients
• Undertaking clinical responsibilities as directed by the Consultant
• Organising investigations and ensuring results are reviewed, acted upon and signed
• Day to day ward management of patients under their team's care, in consultation with others involved in the care of the patient where appropriate
• Answering calls for advice from the community or other specialties
• Performing cutaneous surgical procedures

There are three types of jobs available: 

Advanced Training in Dermatology Training years 1 and 2

• You will need to have passed the FRACP written exam or be registered to sit the clinical exam for 2023.
• These positions will only be offered to those who have passed the clinical exam and completed basic training. For those completing the exam later this year and should you not pass the exam, you will no longer be eligible for advanced training position and you may be considered for a run allocation.
• Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Support and assistance with this process is provided.
• Non training positions will only be allocated to if there are no suitable applicants for Advanced Training.

Advanced Training in Dermatology Training years 3 or 4

• You will have satisfactorily completed two years of advanced dermatology training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
• There will be a 12 month run in the Department of Dermatology at Middlemore hospital with a focus on medical dermatology including; rheumatology, haematology, health psychology, and paediatric combined clinics. Additionally there will be a weekly dermatopathology clinic and management training. A research component is expected and in patient responsibilities. This position will encourage further development of autonomy and confidence with in a hospital environment.
• There are likely to be further domain 2 positions in Auckland City Hospital/Starship Hospital and Waikato

Six month allocations for those interested in Dermatology experience as part of their training in General Medicine or specialty training

• Must be at least a Basic Trainee Registrar with the RACP, ideally FRACP Part 1 and with experience in General Medicine.
• Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Support and assistance with this process is provided.
• Under some circumstances, a period of Dermatology is accepted for Basic Training.

If you are already an advanced trainee in Dermatology plus a current employee in the Auckland region, you do not need to apply via this job listing unless you apply for a domain 2 position. You will have independent meetings with your specialty.

Important: Even if you are a current RMO employee in the Auckland region seeking a six month allocation or applying to start advanced training in Dermatology, you will need to formally apply.

Additional Documentation for Dermatology

In addition to the documents listed on our website you are required to provide a covering letter that:

• Details of your dermatology and other medical training to date and your future plans for training and

Whether you are applying for:

• Advanced training in Dermatology
• A Dermatology run as part of your advanced training in another specialty
• Basic trainee wanting experience in Dermatology
• Describe why you applied for the post ( including answering the following questions if applicable)
• What has attracted you to Dermatology training?
• Why do want to undertake advanced training in dermatology in New Zealand?
• What do you wish to achieve with a career in dermatology?
• What aspects of a dermatology attracts you most to undertake advanced training?
• Describe any research projects you have done. What have you learnt from this research that you think will be of benefit advanced training in dermatology?

Applications close: Friday 9 June 2023, 5pm NZT

Interviews held: 21 July 2023

Offers to successful applicants: 21 Aug 2023

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Auckland Region Districts on behalf of Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau Districts is committed to seeing Aucklanders from every community and background share in a healthier future.  To help us achieve this we need a talented diverse workforce that reflects the population we serve.  We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our values and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Māori and Pacific communities

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