Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

New Zealand Government Joba; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hauora Tairāwhiti is seeking an obstetrician and gynaecologist to join a small, dynamic O&G service in Gisborne. The role involves 70% clinical work and 30% non-clinical duties, with participation in the on-call roster for maternity and gynaecology admissions.

The service serves a community of around 50,000 with approximately 700 births per year, offering a collaborative team environment and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive rural hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Obstetrics: manage antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care of obstetric patients with moderate complexity.
• Gynaecology: colposcopy, LLETZ, laparoscopic surgery and pelvic organ prolapse repair.

Responsibilities

• Split time: 70% clinical work and 30% non-clinical duties.
• Participate in on-call roster (approx. 1:5) covering maternity, acute gynaecology admissions and inpatients.

Skills

Obstetrics

Gynaecology

Education

MCNZ Vocational registration in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job description

Tairāwhiti Gisborne Full‑time, Permanent Position

Obstetricians and Gynaecologists at Hauora Tairāwhiti make a difference in a small community, see unbelievable pathology, value quality over profits, and have a great work-life balance. The O&G service at Tairāwhiti is a small, dynamic team looking to employ a suitably qualified O&G specialist to join the service. This role will work collaboratively and cohesively with the other team members to provide effective services for the Tairāwhiti region. The Department is hospital based and provides a mix of inpatient, emergency and outpatient services for a community of approximately 50,000 people, with approximately 700 births per year.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Obstetrics: clinical expertise in the management of antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care of obstetric patients with moderate levels of complexity including medical complications, abnormal labours and operative deliveries.
• Gynaecology: colposcopy, LLETZ procedure, laparoscopic surgery and pelvic organ prolapse repair.

We are looking for applicants who are keen to work in partnership with our Head of Department and other team members to develop our O&G services and work on continuous improvement within our Department. Time is split with 70% clinical responsibilities and 30% non-clinical. It is expected that you will also participate in the on average 1:5 on-call roster covering maternity, acute gynaecology admissions and gynaecology inpatients. Applicants must have Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) Vocational registration in the Scope of Practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology or be an overseas trained Obstetrician and Gynaecologist eligible for MCNZ Provisional Vocational registration under the supervision pathway in the Scope of Practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

ABOUT OUR ORGANISATION AND GEOGRAPHICAL AREA

Patients in Tairāwhiti are chronically underserved and qualified medical professionals have a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in this community while enjoying an excellent work life balance in a beautiful coastal setting. Gisborne Hospital is the base hospital for the wide geographical area, Tairāwhiti, extending up the East Cape of New Zealand, creating enormous scope and variety in the work available to an enthusiastic and skilled obstetrician and gynaecologist. Recognized as an ideal place to raise a family, Gisborne is a relaxed city offering access to outstanding leisure pursuits and a caring, safe community. The city has superb outdoor facilities, golden beaches, a warm climate and a vibrant local economy based on wineries, agriculture, surfing, and tourism.

Our Tairāwhiti Way of Working involves us working collectively across agencies to enable whānau to flourish. There is a shift to interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary approach, which identifies needs of whānau and the best people to provide support requesting the right support at the right time in the right place. The workforce shares information, works flexibly and collectively to reduce barriers and provide the support that the whānau needs and requests. The transdisciplinary approach reduces barriers and improves access for whānau as teams walk beside people till they get what they need.