Emergency Physician

Midcentral DHB; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team of Emergency Consultants at a leading regional trauma center in New Zealand. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant multicultural community while providing top-notch emergency care. You will be part of a supportive environment that values ongoing training and development, ensuring you remain at the forefront of emergency medicine. With a blend of city and rural living, enjoy a balanced lifestyle with access to outdoor activities and excellent educational institutions. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a collegial and motivated team.

Benefits

Six weeks annual leave

Paid days for continued medical education

Generous relocation packages

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
• Eligible for vocational or locum specialist registration in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Supervise resident medical officers and medical students.
• Participate in a robust teaching program for emergency medicine.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Clinical Supervision

Teaching Skills

Education

Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine

Vocational Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Job description

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.

About the Role

You will be joining a strong team of Emergency Consultants from around the world, along with clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners. Our team supervises 18 resident medical officers (including registrars and senior house officers) and 6th-year medical students from the University of Otago. We are accredited for 2 years (Tier 2) training by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, with a successful teaching program for the Part I ACEM examination and plans to develop a robust Part II program. Weekly, we have protected teaching time, including sessions in our simulation centre, for registrars, house officers, and students.

The Palmerston North Hospital ED handles approximately 48,000 adult and paediatric presentations annually, with an admission rate of about 30%. It is an Australasian Level 4 ED and regional trauma centre, experiencing a higher trauma workload due to agricultural injuries and road accidents. We operate a 24/7 trauma team, and have recently updated our trauma and disaster protocols in collaboration with surgical and anaesthetic colleagues. All acute services are available on-site except neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and plastic surgery, with transfers to Wellington or Hutt Hospital for these specialties.

About you

We seek a Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (or international equivalent), eligible for vocational or locum specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, to join our enthusiastic team at Palmerston North Hospital.

About the Location

Manawatū offers a blend of city and rural living, with options ranging from peaceful villages to bustling towns and city life. It’s a family-friendly, accessible area with outdoor activities like beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, mountain biking, and hiking. The region boasts excellent schools and two tertiary institutions—Massey University and International Pacific College. The lifestyle supports a good work-life balance, with no traffic congestion and easy commutes. We encourage flexibility and work-life balance, and are open to discussing options.

Our department can offer you:

• A strong international team of experienced emergency physicians
• Equitable rostering
• New Medical Assessment and Planning Unit and ED Observation Area
• New Paediatric Area

MidCentral can offer you:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Six weeks annual leave per year
• Ten paid days annually for continued medical education, including allowances for courses and travel
• Generous relocation packages for national and international candidates
• An easy lifestyle in a vibrant, multicultural community

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We value diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, which enhances our ability to serve our community. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled individuals, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

If interested in joining our collegial and motivated team, please contact Dr. David Prisk, Clinical Lead, Emergency Department, or Maree Loynes, Recruitment Specialist.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with recruitment before the closing date.

Job details

Job Reference: 1855221

Location: North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Palmerston North

Job type: Permanent Full-time

Expertise: Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers, and Fellows - Emergency Medicine