General Practitioner | Westport

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive ASMS salary

Six weeks' annual leave

Study leave & CME allowance

Rostered non-clinical time

Relocation support

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a General Practitioner to join the Westport team on the scenic West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. You will provide patient-centred primary care, build relationships with the Buller community, and manage a varied clinical caseload within a supportive network.

You will be part of a collaborative healthcare team, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and a strong focus on continuity of care and preventive health in the local

Qualifications

• Provide patient-centred primary healthcare in a rural Westport community.
• Collaborate with nursing, allied health and medical colleagues.
• Support preventative care and community wellbeing.
• Demonstrate a flexible, community-focused approach to rural care.
• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand is required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred primary healthcare to the Westport community.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health and medical colleagues.
• Support preventative care and the ongoing health and wellbeing of the local population.
• Bring a flexible and community-focused approach to rural healthcare.
• Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Skills

Primary healthcare

Collaborative care

Preventative care

Rural healthcare

Medical Council NZ registration

Education

Medical Council of New Zealand registration

Job description

General Practitioner | Westport, West Coast

Make a genuine difference in a close-knit West Coast communityEnjoy broad, rewarding clinical practice with the support of an experienced healthcare teamBuild a career and lifestyle surrounded by some of New Zealand's most spectacular natural landscapesHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded inthe principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a healthsystem that serves all New Zealanders.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for a General Practitioner to join our teamin Westport, on the spectacular West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.Working in a rural community offers something different. Youwill have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with your patients,work across a varied clinical caseload and see the genuine impact of the careyou provide.You will be part of a supportive, collaborative healthcareteam providing high-quality care to the Buller community, with access to thewider clinical network and resources of Health New Zealand.This is an opportunity for a GP who enjoys variety, valuescontinuity of care and is looking for a role where they can make a meaningfulcontribution to the health and wellbeing of a community.

Why Westport?

Westport offers the kind of lifestyle that is increasinglydifficult to find.Set between the Tasman Sea and the Southern Alps, the Bullerregion is surrounded by rugged coastline, native rainforest, rivers andmountains. From surfing and mountain biking to hiking, fishing and exploringthe nearby Paparoa National Park, outdoor adventure is never far away.Just as importantly, Westport offers a welcoming community,shorter commutes and a relaxed pace of life - giving you more time to enjoylife outside of work.Whether you are considering a permanent move to the Coast orlooking for your next professional adventure in New Zealand, Westport offersthe opportunity to combine rewarding medicine with an exceptional lifestyle.

Ko wai koe | About you

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred primary healthcare to the Westport community
• Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health and medical colleagues
• Support preventative care and the ongoing health and wellbeing of the local population
• Bring a flexible and community-focused approach to rural healthcare
• You will need to hold, or be eligible to obtain, registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Ngā hua | Benefits

• Competitive salary in accordance with the applicable ASMS salary scale
• Six weeks' annual leave
• Study leave and Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
• Rostered non-clinical time
• Relocation support where applicable
• Ongoing professional development and support

Nau mai, haere mai | Join us

If you are looking for a GP role where your contribution isvalued, your clinical work is varied and life outside work is just asrewarding, we would love to hear from you.Come and experience medicine with meaning - and life on theCoast.

For further information about this opportunity, pleasecontact:

Amy Walker | Senior Recruitment [e-mail]