Consultant Physician - Rheumatologist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki, Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki  - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

·     A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

·     Access to clinical training and education

·     Up to date facilities, Have a look at

·      Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

·     Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

·     Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are seeking an experienced General Medicine Physician with a Rheumatology subspecialty to join the Department of Medicine at Taranaki. This is a 12-month role to support our current Rheumatologist and provide leave relief.

The role consists of participation in the acute ward roster (General Medicine) and Rheumatology subspecialty clinics. The roster is a 50% split (3 weeks on 3 weeks off) between General Medicine and Rheumatology (negotiable). Outpatient Rheumatology clinics are supported by two Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialists.

The role also involves providing advice to general physicians, GP’s, Surgeons. Emergency Medicine Physicians and where required, providing inpatient consultation.  The General Medicine inpatient work includes on call responsibilities as per a rotating roster.

Moū - About you

Ideally, you will hold FRACP and full Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

If you are an overseas specialist physician, you will hold equivalent specialist qualifications from either Australia (FRACP), the UK (MRCP/FRCP and CCT), Ireland (FRCPI and CCT), Canada (FRCPC) or USA (American Board Certification) that will enable Provisional Vocational (long term) registration or Locum Tenens (short term up to 12 months) registration.

Locum Tenens and Provisional Vocational registration are the two pathways to medical registration in NZ for Specialist Physicians and we can assist with your medical registration and visa, if successfully appointed.

Please note, a Doctor’s relevant qualifications must be verified by ECFMG using the EPIC system on behalf of the Medical Council of New Zealand. If you are committed to working in New Zealand, we encourage you to start this process off as soon as possible if you hold qualifications from outside NZ. You may to log on to EPIC and complete this step online.  EPIC verifies your identity and your qualifications directly with you. Log on to EPIC here and read the FAQs section about how to get started.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

We would love to hear from you! -  Join us!

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Claudia Matthews, Service Manager on Email: Claudia.Matthews@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close: Sunday 3 December 2023 - However we will close the position if we fill it before this time.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed