Resident Doctor - General Medicine - Hamilton

Head Medical; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking post-foundation doctors eager to enhance their clinical skills within General Medicine. This role is based in Hamilton, a vibrant city known for its rich culture and easy access to stunning natural landscapes. As part of a large tertiary teaching hospital, you'll be immersed in a supportive environment with ample opportunities for professional development. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with access to major sporting events, beautiful beaches, and national parks. This is a unique chance to advance your career while enjoying the beauty and excitement of New Zealand.

Benefits

Educational opportunities

Supportive team environment

Access to cultural events

Proximity to natural attractions

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team and benefit from educational opportunities.
• Broaden clinical skills and knowledge within General Medicine.

Job description

Head Medical are working with a major referral centre seeking post foundation doctors (RMO/SHO/CT) keen to broaden their clinical skills and knowledge within General Medicine. You will be based in Hamilton, just 90 minutes south of Auckland.

• Tertiary referral centre and large teaching hospital (600 bed)

• Enjoy restaurants and cafes, arts and culture, major sporting events

• Easy access to the rest of the North Island, beautiful beaches, national parks, lakes and mountains

• 2025 commencement - 12 month contract

The Role

The Hospital in Hamilton is one of the largest tertiary teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres and provides local services for a population of 200,000 and tertiary services for a region of 700,000. Waikato serves the largest Māori population and third largest Pacific population in Aotearoa New Zealand. Clinical specialities include Women’s and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. The Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.

You will join a supportive team and benefit from a range of educational opportunities including clinical skills sessions and journal clubs with an emphasis on professional development.

The Location

Situated right on the banks of the mighty Waikato River, Hamilton is the 4th largest city in NZ and it continues to expand. Key to this growth is its central location, easy access to other parts of the country and its affordability.

Auckland is only a 90 minute drive north and Tauranga is just over an hour to the east. The west coast and east coast beaches are within easy reach at weekends from Raglan, Mount Maunganui, Waihi Beach and of course, the stunning Coromandel Peninsula. And don't forget the 18 tranquil lakes towards Rotorua, also just 1hr 30mins away.

Enjoy the premier ski fields during ski season at Turangi and Whakapapa. Nearby Lake Karapiro hosts national rowing and dragonboat regattas each summer. The FMG Stadium Waikato hosts a range of top quality sports from rugby league, rugby sevens and football. Seddon Park is home to cricket in the Waikato, with large cricket events in the summer (the Blackcaps taking on visiting international teams). It's also not far to drive to Hobbiton, which is a great place to take the family for a day out.

Find out more about the lifestyle in Hamilton here.

What Head Medical can do for you

Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.