Consultant Physician, Generalist/Hospitalist 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

Fixed Term - Full Time

The Department of General Medicine is looking to appoint a Consultant General Physician, fixed term, full time, who excels and enjoys working as a Generalist/Hospitalist.  The successful applicant will join a department of ten other Consultant Physicians who have subspecialty interests.  

The successful candidate will take part in an acute General Medicine on-call roster as a Hospitalist with Registrar and House Officer support.    

The successful applicant should have specialist qualifications registerable in New Zealand.  The Department of Medicine has a strong track record with education and training, and the successful incumbents will be expected to participate and contribute to the department’s CME activities, including basic & advanced trainee registrar teaching, audit and medical student teaching.

Taranaki Base Hospital, situated in New Plymouth, is a progressive regional secondary referral centre for the province of Taranaki with a wide range of medical specialties, an Intensivist-managed ICU within a combined ICU/HDU/CCU and a well-equipped Radiology Department providing interventional radiology, which includes digital radiology, CT guided biopsy  MRI, CT and angiography.  There is an excellent Laboratory Service and the IT service is among the best in the country.   

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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 Medical and Acute Services, 06 753 6139 or by email Claudia.matthews@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close Sunday 31 December 2023, however if we make an appointment before this time, we will close the vacancy.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed