Consultant Gastroenterologist- Waikato

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver/Superannuation

Shift allowances

Professional development support

Wellness support

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato invites a Specialist Gastroenterologist to join Waikato Hospital’s largest gastroenterology service in the Central North Island.

In this role you’ll contribute to clinics, endoscopy and ward duties, participate in the on-call roster, and support teaching and research activities.

We welcome specialists with hepatology or general gastroenterology interests and a strong commitment to patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Possess specific clinical skills in endoscopic procedures.
• Vocationally registered with the New Zealand Medical Council (or qualifications comparable to NZ).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinics, endoscopy and ward duties, and participate in the on-call roster.
• Engage in teaching, ongoing medical education and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Endoscopic procedures

Education

NZ Medical Council registration

Job description

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Permanent 0.6-1.0 FTE (30 hours +/- per week)

Join a leading team delivering advanced, patient-focused gastroenterology care

We are looking for a Specialist Gastroenterologist to join our highly skilled, multidisciplinary team at Waikato Hospital; the largest gastroenterology service in the Central North Island, offering advanced procedures, specialist clinics, and opportunities for research and teaching.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll be an integral part of our departments daily operations, contributing to clinics, endoscopy, and ward duties, along with participating in the on-call roster.

Beyond the clinical work, there’s a real opportunity to shape the future through teaching, ongoing medical education, and quality improvement initiatives.

We’re particularly keen to hear from those with a subspecialty interest in hepatology, as well as general gastroenterology. Specialty roles would involve dedicated liver clinics, CNS support and support for the HCC MDT meeting, alongside general gastroenterology and endoscopy commitments.

Our focus is to continuously evolve our services to better meet the needs of our patients. That’s why we’re looking for someone who brings not only clinical skill, but also a strong commitment to patient-centred care, service development, and collaborative teamwork.

The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the ASMS SECA agreement. Additional benefits include KiwiSaver/ Superannuation contributions, shift allowances, professional development and wellness support.

About the Team/Service

Our team consists of 7 permanent Gastroenterologists, Specialists Nurses in Hepatology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease and a Nurse Endoscopist. We have two advanced trainees and one fellow as part of the national training scheme.

We offer comprehensive Gastroenterology services at Waikato, including:

• Acute inpatient service for hepatology and IBD patients
• Specialist hepatology and IBD clinics (including Fibroscan and intestinal ultrasound)
• General gastroenterology clinics
• Clinical trial unit and opportunities for investigator led research
• Contributions to medical student, physician and gastroenterology training pathways

We are the largest service in the Central North Island and provide support and tertiary services for surrounding hospitals.

About Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

About You

Required skills & experience you will need to be consider for this role:

• Possess specific clinical skills in endoscopic procedures essential
• Vocationally registered with the New Zealand Medical Council (or have qualifications comparable to NZ)

Working at Health New Zealand

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.

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.