Breast Surgeon | Fixed Term

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; In loco; NZD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Christchurch Hospital in Ōtautahi Christchurch seeks an experienced Breast Surgeon for a one-year fixed-term appointment. You will contribute to high-quality breast surgical services, including assessment, diagnosis and surgical management of breast conditions within a busy tertiary hospital.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, evidence-based patient care and support the delivery of an effective breast service during a challenging time for patients and whānau.

Competenze

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in General Surgery.
• FRACS or equivalent specialist qualification.
• Experience in assessment and surgical management of breast conditions.

Mansioni

• Assess, diagnose and surgically manage patients with breast conditions, including cancer.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Deliver high-quality breast surgical services in a tertiary hospital setting.

Conoscenze

Breast surgery expertise

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Formazione

M.D. with MRCS/FRACS or NZ equivalent

Medical Council of NZ General Surgery registration

Experience in breast cancer management

Descrizione del lavoro

Christchurch Hospital | Fixed-term, 1 year

• Anopportunity to join a highly regarded breast surgical service in a majortertiary hospital.
• Deliverspecialist breast care and make a meaningful difference to patients andtheir whānau.
• Enjoythe lifestyle and opportunities of Ōtautahi Christchurch, with its vibrantcity, outdoor lifestyle and easy access to stunning landscapes.

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

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Breast Surgeonto join our team at Christchurch Hospital on a one-year fixed-term basis,commencing as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to thedelivery of high-quality breast surgical services within a busy tertiaryhospital environment. You will be involved in the assessment, diagnosis andsurgical management of patients with breast conditions, including breastcancer, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensurepatients receive coordinated, evidence-based care.

You will work alongside experienced clinicians andhealthcare professionals, contributing your specialist expertise to patientcare, multidisciplinary decision-making and the ongoing delivery of aneffective breast service. This role offers the opportunity to make a realdifference to patients and their whānau during what can be a particularlychallenging time in their lives.

About the Team / Service / Location

Christchurch Hospital is the largest tertiary hospital inthe South Island, providing specialist services to patients across Canterburyand the wider South Island.

You will join a multidisciplinary breast service committedto providing comprehensive, patient-centred care. The service workscollaboratively across surgical, medical, nursing, radiology, pathology andoncology disciplines to support patients throughout their breast care journey.

Ōtautahi Christchurch offers an exceptional lifestyle,combining the convenience of a vibrant city with easy access to beaches,mountains, walking tracks and outdoor recreational activities. It is afantastic place to live and work, with an excellent balance betweenprofessional opportunities and lifestyle.

About You

As an experienced Breast Surgeon, you will bring strongclinical expertise, a collaborative approach and a commitment to deliveringexcellent patient care.

You will ideally have:

• Vocationalregistration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in General Surgery,with appropriate specialist expertise and experience in breast surgery, orbe eligible for registration.
• Fellowshipof the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), or an equivalentrecognised specialist qualification.
• Demonstratedexperience in the assessment and surgical management of patients withbreast conditions, including breast cancer.
• Theability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and buildstrong professional relationships across clinical services.
• Acommitment to evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, qualityimprovement and positive patient and whānau experiences.

Working at Health New Zealand

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