Consultant General Medicine Respiratory Physician at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Consultant General Medicine Respiratory Physician

Rotorua Hospital, Health New Zealand Lakes

Permanent, Full Time

We are seeking a passionate and hand-on General Medicine and Respiratory Physician to join our team on a permanent, full time basis.

We are looking to advance and enhance the capabilities of our existing team to support the education and development of our medical registrars and house officers. The successful applicant will have a passion for progression and change, to ensure that the service is meeting their health targets and to provide the diverse community that the Lakes district serves.

You will have the opportunity to live in the heart of the North Island of New Zealand, surrounded by breath-taking scenery, opportunities and connection to the land and community, with wold class mountain biking, water sports in over 16 lakes, running and tramping tracks, and a range of outdoor events throughout the year.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The successful applicant will be tasked with inpatient and outpatient respiratory work, and also undertake general medicine ward rounds on a regular basis including weekend and on-call cover, to support service and hospital outputs. This role provides an opportunity to broaden your knowledge through being adaptable and engaged.

The role will be divided into an off-ward role where elective work is undertaken, and on-wards managing patients.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will join a growing team of physicians who vary in subspecialties including but not limited to Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Palliative Care, and Oncology. The department is looking to grow to meet the needs of the population, and is looking for someone fluid and adaptable. This is an exciting time to join our team as we work towards improving outputs and adopting a collaborative approach to ensure we exceed national health targets.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupō, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupō click here

About you

•  We want applicants who are team players, committed to improving and developing services to meet the needs of our community, with a passion for the deliverable of equitable healthcare.
• You would be responsible for teaching, coaching and mentoring our 15 medical registrars and other house officer roles; this is an important part of our role.
• You must be eligible for Vocational Registration (or locum tenens special purpose) with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an internal medicine scope of practice. We welcome international applicants, and are ready to assist you through the application process. For more information about the MCNZ registration process, please visit www.mcnz.org.
• As a teaching hospital, we value knowledge-sharing and open-mindedness. The expertise that you will bring is vital in ensuring the ongoing future success of Medicine Services within the Lakes community.

To be considered, you must have (or be eligible for) vocational or locum tenens special purpose registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Internal Medicine scope of practice. For more information about the MCNZ registration process, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz

Click here for Position Description

Click here for Collective Agreement (if applicable)

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Head of Department, Dr Susan DeCaigney or SMO Senior Recruitment Advisor, Beth Copeland.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.