Vascular NT Registrar - 2025 at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

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TE WHATU ORA – WAIKATO DISTRICT

Vascular Department

Registrar

Full Time - July 2025 start

Permanent

Applications are invited for the 2025 training year for non SET Registrar Positions (2yrs+ Post Graduation) at Waikato Hospital.

Note: Those who are commencing as trainees will commence as directed by their college.

The Vascular Department is an integral service based at Waikato Hospital.  It provides tertiary services for the Te Manawa Taki regional population of 1,007,000.  This is an expanding service with excellent regional networks.  The department currently has 4 surgeons performing the full range of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. There is a well-staffed Vascular Ultrasound lab, and a fully equipped Endovascular Hybrid Theatre at Waikato Hospital.  The department is RACS Vascular Surgery accredited and has 2 senior trainees. We also have 3 junior registrars and 2 house surgeons.

The department is affiliated with the University of Auckland with a strong interest in research and clinical trials.

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 the breadth of surgery in our large tertiary setting before honing in on a training pathway. We provide an excellent training environment with very good supervision, as well as opportunities for career planning and development as you will gain extensive experience in a wide variety of settings.

Waikato Vascular is a busy unit offering the full range of vascular and endovascular procedures and there are excellent opportunities for registrars interested in training in vascular surgery.

Located in Hamilton city, the third largest city in North Island; 1½ hours drive south of Auckland, and offers a superb lifestyle and quality-of-life working environment. As the largest employer in Hamilton, there is a varied and approachable social network based around the hospital. It is within easy reach of both West Coast surfing and East Coast leisure beaches. The Ruapehu Ski-fields are three hours drive away, and there are outstanding opportunities for hiking, sailing, fishing, biking and many other outdoor activities within the Waikato, and throughout New Zealand.

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 attached your references to your application.

If you are an overseas doctor would you please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand web site to ensure that your qualifications meet their criteria for registration to practice medicine in New Zealand. 

 The direct link to their self assessment page is:

 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 Closing date:  until filled

Reference form

Position Description Vascular NT

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