Specialist Consultant - Surgery

MedRecruit Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

MedRecruit Limited represents a tertiary hospital in Christchurch, New Zealand, seeking an experienced Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our service. The role covers outpatient clinics, operating theatres, acute and on-call duties, and inpatient care.

You will contribute to education, research and service improvement, teaching Registrars, House Officers, Medical Students and nursing staff while maintaining a culture of excellence. A 1:3 on-call roster is part of the commitment.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand and the Medical Council of New Zealand (or eligibility for registration).
• Expertise across general Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to education, quality improvement, research and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment and prioritise clinical workload.
• A patient-centred approach and commitment to achieving equitable healthcare outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care across outpatient clinics, operating theatre sessions, acute and on-call responsibilities, and inpatient services.
• Contribute to education, research and service improvement initiatives and teach Registrars, House Officers, Medical Students, Nursing staff and Allied Health professionals.
• Participate in a 1:3 on-call roster and ensure equitable, patient-focused care aligned with best-practice principles.

Skills

Maxillofacial surgery expertise

Education

Registration with Dental and Medical Councils of New Zealand (or eligibility)

Job description

• Our client has a specialist service delivering high-quality Maxillofacial care across the region
• Opportunity to combine complex clinical work, teaching, service development and research
• Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle with easy access to mountains, beaches, adventure and family-friendly communities

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our Maxillofacial Surgery service in a hospital in New Zealand.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of Maxillofacial services while working within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment. You will provide high-quality clinical care across outpatient clinics, operating theatre sessions, acute and on-call responsibilities, and inpatient services.

Alongside clinical responsibilities, this role offers opportunities to contribute to education, research and service improvement initiatives. You will play an important role in teaching and supporting Registrars, House Officers, Medical Students, Nursing staff and Allied Health professionals, while helping maintain a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

The successful candidate will participate in a 1:3 on-call roster and contribute to providing equitable, patient-focused care aligned with best-practice principles.

About You

As a Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon, you will bring both clinical expertise and a collaborative approach to patient care.

You will have:

• Registration with both the Dental Council of New Zealand and the Medical Council of New Zealand (or eligibility for registration)
• Expertise across general Maxillofacial Surgery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to education, quality improvement, research and ongoing professional development
• The ability to work effectively in a complex environment and prioritise clinical workload
• A patient-centred approach and commitment to achieving equitable healthcare outcomes

Ski, surf, cycle, walk or explore the gardens - the world is your oyster in Christchurch.

Stunning beaches and landscapes, cycle and walking trails and ski fields all surround this major urban centre. The perfect spot for families, education, sporting and lifestyle choices are all abundant.

Be a part of a large tertiary, teaching and research hospital in the South Island of New Zealand. It's the major trauma centre for the region with more than 800 beds, which allows career progression and opportunities to learn. You'll be spoilt for choice outside of work as well, with loads to see and do.