Respiratory Physician

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Visa/work permit support

Education and development

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking experienced Respiratory Physicians to join our team delivering inpatient and outpatient care within the Cardiovascular Directorate.

Sub-speciality experience in Interstitial Lung Disease is valuable; competency in Pleural procedures is required. Interest in Lung Cancer, Tuberculosis management and Respiratory Physiology is welcome to enhance our service.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience and recognised training in Thoracic Medicine.
• Bronchoscopy and Pleural competency required.
• Provide source verification of your qualifications for registration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide inpatient and outpatient care.
• Provide clinical expertise across General Respiratory and Sleep Medicine.
• Engage in research and regional expertise within the Cardiovascular Directorate.

Skills

Thoracic Medicine

Bronchoscopy

Pleural competency

Education

Specialist registration with Medical Council of New Zealand

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland – Auckland, North Island

• Join the largest tertiary care centre and clinical research facility in New Zealand.
• Permanent full-time FTE roles for Respiratory Physicians
• Professional practice & growth opportunity with a New Zealand lifestyle experience

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 Respiratory Physicians to join our dynamic team of Respiratory Medicine. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent inpatient and outpatient care. This role reports to the Service Clinical Director, Respiratory Services and is part of the Cardiovascular Directorate at Te Toka Tumai.

In this role you will be responsible to provide clinical expertise across the speciality of General Respiratory and basic Sleep Medicine, participating in the delivery of excellent patient care, research and regional expertise in line with the organisations vision and values.

The primary area of sub-speciality experience and training which would be valuable to the Service is Interstitial Lung Disease. Competency in Pleural Disease and associated procedures is required. Interest in Lung Cancer, Tuberculosis management and Respiratory Physiology in addition to the above would be of additional value.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Centrally located in Auckland, the Respiratory department at Te Toka Tumai Auckland provides services for both national (including lung transplant and surgical management of pulmonary hypertension) and local (including management of cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, complex pleural disease and sleep disorders) patients. Our department includes Respiratory and Sleep Laboratories and undertakes clinical and industry-sponsored research.

Auckland is a fantastic place to live and raise a family. World-class cuisine, culture, and coastal scenery sit alongside excellent education and healthcare systems. The waterfront, dining and shopping precincts are on your doorstep, while the wild west coast surf beaches and the Hauraki Gulf, including Waiheke Island and its vineyard restaurants, are within easy reach. A packed calendar of festivals, major sporting events, and a vibrant Māori and Pacific cultural scene means there is always something on.

About you:

You will need:

• To have extensive experience and recognised training in Thoracic Medicine, including Bronchoscopy and Pleural competency
• To be registered or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visitwww.mcnz.org.nz

What can we offer you?

• Excellent professional development opportunities and on-going education.
• You will be offered acompetitive fixed salary; The remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement:Employment agreements Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
• Accredited Employer status which supports the work visa applications where required.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. 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.

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For any clinical enquiries please email Dr Tanya McWilliams (SCD Respiratory Medicine) on ***********@adhb.govt.nz