Orthopaedic Consultant

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; Presencial; NZD 250.000 - 450.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau in Whangārei is seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Consultant for a permanent, part-time role (0.8 FTE). The position is based at Whangārei Hospital with travel to rural hospitals as required.

You will supervise acute operating lists, lead ward rounds and clinics, and undertake elective operating—particularly arthroplasty—with scope to align work to your interests. The role includes contributing to audit, teaching, research and CPD.

Formación

• Must have or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Experience in arthroplasty and orthopaedic care is preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple sites with travel as required.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise acute operating lists and lead ward rounds and clinics.
• Undertake elective operating, particularly arthroplasty, aligned to interests.
• Participate in on-call roster, audits, teaching, research and CPD.

Conocimientos

Arthroplasty

Orthopaedic surgery

Educación

Specialist registration (Orthopaedic Surgery) - MCNZ

Descripción del empleo

Permanent, part-time position (0.8 FTE) Based in Whangārei Hospital, with travel to rural hospitals as required.

Join a supportive and collegial Orthopaedic Department.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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

We are seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Consultant to join the Orthopaedic Service at Whangārei Hospital. This is a permanent, role based in Whangārei Hospital, with travel as required to hospitals across the mid and far north regions.

The role includes supervising acute operating lists; leading ward rounds and clinics; undertaking elective operating, particularly arthroplasty, with scope to align work to your interests and skill set; participating in the SMO on-call roster; and contributing to audit, teaching, research and continuing professional development.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will join a well-supported, collegial department alongside nine other Senior Consultants, eight Registrars, including three Trainees, and four House Officers.

Northland offers a warm climate and scenic coastal areas with a wide range of recreational activities, with Whangārei being approximately a two-hour drive or 25‑minute flight from Auckland. For more information on living and working in Northland click here.

About you

To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in an Orthopaedic Surgery vocational scope of practice.

If you are overseas or not yet registered in New Zealand, our team can provide guidance on the MCNZ registration process. Further information is available on the Medical Council of New Zealand website www.mcnz.org.nz.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.