Urologist

New Zealand Government; New Plymouth; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in New Plymouth is seeking a Consultant Urologist to join Taranaki Base Hospital. The role is permanent with part-time 0.6FTE arrangements and flexible options including inter-regional models.

You will be supported by a small team and participate in on-call duties with clinical teaching responsibilities. The candidate should hold FRACS with vocational registration or equivalent and have strong General Surgery training.

Qualifications

• FRACS with vocational registration or equivalent.
• Comprehensive experience and training in General Surgery.
• Ability to participate in teaching, audits and on-call roster.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant urology care within the team.
• Participate in on-call roster and registrar support.
• Contribute to audits, teaching and resident supervision.

Skills

General Surgery

On-call experience

Education

FRACS or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Urologist

Location: Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth.

Contract: Permanent, Working Hours: Part time 0.6FTE.

Employer: Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.

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 looking for a Consultant Urologist who is interested in working in Taranaki to improve, promote, protect and care for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki. While the role is currently scoped at around 0.6FTE, we are open to discussing alternative FTE or working arrangements. Flexible or inter-regional models may be considered, including options for clinicians who hold part-time roles elsewhere and can travel regularly.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The successful candidate will join a team of three and will take part in an on call roster with registrar and house surgeon support.

About you

Are you a qualified Health Professional who can practise in New Zealand who would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance? Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

The successful applicant should have comprehensive experience and training in General Surgery and must have the FRACS with vocational registration or equivalent qualifications. The department has a strong track record with audit and you will be expected to participate and contribute to the departments activities including advanced trainee registrar teaching, supervision of house surgeons, audit and medical student teaching.

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.