Orthopaedics Fellow - Arthroplasty at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Waikato Arthroplasty Fellowship
Waikato DHB
Full Time Position
Spaces available from 1 February 2027 to 1 February 2028
The Waikato Arthroplasty Fellowship is a comprehensive program for an aspiring Arthroplasty Surgeon delivered by two experienced Arthroplasty surgeons. Extensive and complex primary and revision surgery is undertaken. Three other experienced arthroplasty surgeons can extend this experience.
Experience is gained through attendance at operating sessions in both public and private settings, weekly outpatient clinics and academic pursuits (if desired). For selected candidates, after an initial period of assessment, the opportunity is there to perform solo arthroplasty operating as skills allow and participation in the general orthopaedic trauma service is encouraged.
6- and 12-month Fellowships are possible, but preference is given to candidate pursuing 12 months.
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. Reference form below.
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: Open until filled.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato |
Location: | Waikato |
Position type: | Contract/Temp Full time |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 04-Feb-2025 |
Salary range: | |
Closing date: | 06-Mar-2025 |
Reference: | WAI27598 |
Attachment: | No File Attached |
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Website: | https://www.waikatodhb.health.nz/ |
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