Rheumatologist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand — Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is seeking a Consultant Rheumatologist for Christchurch Hospital. The role focuses on predominantly outpatient care within a busy rheumatology service, supported by a senior team including SMOs and trainees.

You will collaborate across specialties, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and contribute to teaching and quality improvement while maintaining strong continuity of care in the outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• FRACP or an equivalent recognised qualification in rheumatology.
• Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• A patient-focused, collaborative approach to care delivery.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to equitable health outcomes and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient-based rheumatology services.
• Provide consultation advice to other hospital specialties.
• Collaborate with the rheumatology, immunology and allergy team to ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to teaching, research and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient-focused

Collaborative

Multidisciplinary team

Education

FRACP or equivalent qualification in rheumatology

Job description

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ChristchurchHospital | Part-time (0.7 FTE)Advance your specialist career while making areal impact for patients across the Canterbury and West Coast regions.Join a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team in one ofAotearoa's busiest and most dynamic public hospitals. With a predominantlyoutpatient workload, this is an excellent opportunity to balance meaningfulclinical work with lifestyle in the South Island's most vibrant city.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Consultant Rheumatologist, you will join our Rheumatology,Immunology and Allergy Department at Christchurch Hospital. You will deliverpredominantly outpatient-based services, supported by a senior team comprising fourother SMOs, an advanced trainee in rheumatology, specialist clinical nurses,and a research nurse.You will also collaborate with other hospital specialties by providingconsultation advice. The inpatient and day unit component of the role ismodest, allowing for strong continuity of care within the outpatient setting.

About theTeam / Service / Location

Our department serves a large and diverse population across WaitahaCanterbury and the West Coast. Based at Christchurch Hospital - a busy tertiarycentre and the largest facility in the South Island - we provide specialistrheumatology care across multiple settings and maintain strong links with otherinternal medicine services.

About You

• FRACP or an equivalent recognised qualification in rheumatology.


• Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.


• A patient-focused, collaborative approach to care delivery.


• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.


• A commitment to equitable health outcomes and continuous quality improvement.

Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellenthealthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that isdiverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serveour community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific,disabled, and rainbow communities.

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