Consultant General Surgeon- 3 Month Fixed Term- Waikato

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is seeking an experienced General Surgeon for a three-month fixed-term locum across the Waikato District, covering Hamilton and Thames. The role involves providing specialist surgical care across operating lists, clinics, rounds and MDT meetings.

You will hold MCNZ registration in General Surgery and provide high-quality care with strong communication and teamwork in a busy district hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Vocational registration with the MCNZ in General Surgery.
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide operative lists, outpatient clinics and ward rounds across Hamilton and Thames.
• Conduct consultations and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health staff to deliver high-quality surgical care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgement

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Council of New Zealand registration (General Surgery)

Job description

Waikato District Hamilton and Thames3-month fixed term | Locum - Start ASAP!

Fancy doing something different for a few months?

Between roles, home in New Zealand for summer, or considering a short sabbatical?

Join our collegial General Surgery team across Hamilton and Thames!

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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced General Surgeon to join our General Surgery team in the Waikato District for three-months fixed-term providing cover for sabbatical leave.

This is a great opportunity to join an established service and contribute across a broad scope of General Surgery practice, working across Hamilton and Thames.

You will provide specialist surgical care across a range of clinical activities including operating lists, outpatient clinics, ward rounds, consultations and multidisciplinary meetings. Youll work closely with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to provide high-quality care for patients and whānau.

You will be an experienced General Surgeon who enjoys working collaboratively in a busy clinical environment and can confidently step into a short-term role.

To be considered, you will need:

• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) within the General Surgery scope of practice
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance
• Youll also bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to build effective working relationships across a multidisciplinary team.

Working for 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 serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WAI33007

Location:

North Island - Waikato - Hamilton

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - General Surgery