Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medical Specialist | Fixed Term

New Zealand Government Joba; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Christchurch Women's Hospital in Ōtautahi/Christchurch is seeking an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medical Specialist for a fixed-term, full-time position of 1.0 FTE for 18 months starting in 2027. The role covers inpatient and acute care, outpatient clinics and participation in the on-call roster within a busy tertiary service.

The successful applicant will hold specialist qualifications in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand,

Qualifications

• Hold specialist qualifications in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Broad experience across obstetrics and gynaecology with confidence managing acute and complex presentations.
• Committed to safe, equitable, patient- and whānau-centred care.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in teaching, supervision and supporting junior medical staff.
• Willing to participate fully in after-hours and on-call roster.

Responsibilities

• General and high-risk antenatal care.
• Acute obstetric and gynaecological services.
• Colposcopy and outpatient procedural gynaecology.
• Inpatient specialist care and clinical decision-making.
• Supervision, teaching and support of junior medical staff and trainees.
• Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement.

Skills

Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Vocational registration (NZ)

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching and supervision

Education

Specialist qualifications in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job description

Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medical Specialist | Christchurch Women's HospitalFixed Term, full-time position - 1.0 FTE for 18 months starting 2027Christchurch Women's Hospital | Ōtautahi, Christchurch

About us

'Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at theheart of all we do' Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all NewZealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a healthsystem underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred careand excellence. Here in Waitaha Canterbury, we deliver health services to adiverse and growing population, providing secondary and tertiary care acrossthe region and specialist services to patients from throughout Te Waipounamu, the South Island.

About the role

We have an exciting Fixed term opportunity for an Obstetrics& Gynaecology Medical Specialist to join our team at Christchurch Women'sHospital. Christchurch Women's Hospital is located on the centralChristchurch Hospital campus, alongside Hagley Park and within walking distanceof the central city. It is a busy tertiary referral centre with approximately6,000 births each year. Our comprehensive service includes Maternal FetalMedicine alongside a large and varied gynaecology service. We are also theregional referral centre for Gynaecological Oncology for Te Waipounamu, theSouth Island. Our Senior Medical Officer team is predominantly generalist,providing care across both Obstetrics and Gynaecology and workingcollaboratively with a broad multidisciplinary team. As an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medical Specialist, youwill contribute across the breadth of the service, providing high-qualityspecialist care to women and whānau. The role includes inpatient and acutecare, outpatient clinics and participation in the full SMO on-call roster.

Responsibilities

• General and high-risk antenatal care
• Acute obstetric and gynaecological services
• Colposcopy and outpatient procedural gynaecology
• Inpatient specialist care and clinical decision-making
• Supervision, teaching and support of junior medical staff and trainees
• andContribution to clinical governance, quality improvement and the ongoing development of our service

We particularly welcome applicants with a strong obstetricfocus. There is scope to further develop areas of special interest within theservice, including early pregnancy, preterm birth and high-risk obstetrics. As part of our commitment to equitable, patient andwhānau-centred care, there may also be opportunities to contribute to outreachservices, supporting access to specialist care closer to home for communitiesacross Waitaha. Christchurch Women's Hospital is an accredited trainingcentre for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians andGynaecologists (RANZCOG), with both training and non-training registrars. As aSenior Medical Officer, you will play an important role in teaching,supervision and supporting the development of our future specialist workforce.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold specialist qualifications in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Have broad experience across Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with confidence managing acute and complex presentations
• Be committed to providing safe, equitable and patient and whānau-centred care
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Have an interest in teaching, supervision and supporting junior medical staff
• andBe willing to participate fully in the department's after-hours and on-call roster

If you are an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialistlooking for a fixed term opportunity within a busy tertiary service, we wouldlove to hear from you.