Respiratory Physician

JobSpace; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Respiratory Physician to join the team at Palmerston North Hospital, providing specialist secondary care services to the MidCentral region. The role suits an experienced or newly qualified specialist.

The position involves inpatient and outpatient duties, fibreoptic bronchoscopy, EBUS, sleep study reporting, and lung function testing. Competency in linear EBUS is essential, with weekend on-call possible depending on scope approval.

Qualifications

• Eligible for vocational registration in Internal Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Specialist training / qualification in Respiratory Medicine.
• Competency in performing linear EBUS.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide general respiratory inpatient and outpatient services including fibreoptic bronchoscopy, EBUS and reporting on sleep studies and respiratory lung function tests.
• May participate in general medicine on‑call roster for weekends depending on scope approval with MCNZ.

Skills

Linear EBUS

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Vocational registration_Internal Medicine NZMC

Respiratory Medicine specialist training

Job description

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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.

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral are looking for a Respiratory Physician to join our team based at Palmerston North Hospital providing specialist secondary care services to the MidCentral region. This position would be suitable for an experienced or a newly qualified specialist.

The position involves the provision of general respiratory inpatient and outpatient services including fibreoptic bronchoscopy, EBUS and reporting on sleep studies and respiratory lung function tests. With the introduction of a linear EBUS service 3 years ago, competency in performing linear EBUS is essential. This position may also include participation in the general medicine on call roster for the weekend depending on scope approval with MCNZ.

The Respiratory team currently comprises of three experienced Respiratory Physicians, it also includes nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, sleep and respiratory laboratory technicians/physiologists, and respiratory physiotherapists. There is an accredited respiratory lung function laboratory including provision of Cardiopulmonary exercise testing. The sleep service includes a dedicated sleep room for overnight polysomnography testing. The respiratory service provides comprehensive specialist outpatient and inpatient respiratory services, and primary health care support including community-based clinics. Supporting services on site include radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation and medical oncology. The oncology services covers lung cancer treatment for a wider region including Whanganui, Taranaki and Hawkes Bay in addition to Palmerston North. There is a linear EBUS service to support lung cancer investigations. Cardiothoracic surgical services are provided in Wellington as the tertiary centre.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living.

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic, an easy commute to work and a strong community feel, help achieve true work-life balance.

Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as three tertiary institutes - Massey University, UCOL (Universal College of Learning) and the IPU Tertiary Institute

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Applicants must be eligible for vocational registration in Internal Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand with specialist training / qualification in Respiratory Medicine, as well as having demonstrated clinical, management, and teaching skills and the ability to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team. Competency in performing linear EBUS is essential, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in English.

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.