New Year. New Job. New Lifestyle in 2017
We are seeking a Consultant in Emergency Medicine for a modern and spacious non-metropolitan hospital in Gisborne, one of the most picturesque parts of New Zealand, where the work/life balance is truly a way of life.
- First place in NZ to see the sunrise every morning
- Modern spacious hospital surroundings
- The ED sees approx. 18,000 presentations annually
- International doctor community from UK, USA & Scandinavia
- Coastal community where work/ life balance is a way of life
- Affordable housing and excellent schools
The Role
For this role, you will be an experienced physician comfortable with dealing with a diverse range of presentations. As this is a small team in a regional hospital setting, you will also be an excellent communicator and working as part of an inter-disciplinary team will be familiar to you.
Gisborne Hospital is well supported locally by comprehensive surgical services, and has a full range of diagnostic facilities on site including a new MRI scanner, CT scanner and 24 hour on-site laboratory facilities. The Emergency Department provides treatment for approximately 18,000 patients annually. Medical and nursing personnel staff the department 24 hours a day. They also have strong ties with their tertiary referral centre in Hamilton and the Department participates in the Regional Emergency network.
The Hospital is committed to the needs of Maori who make up 65% of admissions to the hospital and form 46.2% of the region’s total population of 46,000. So there is also an active focus on Maori Health issues and respecting Maori culture and customs with regards to patient care. For those not from New Zealand, this provides valuable exposure and experiences both professionally and socially.
The Location
People tend to be very relaxed in Gisborne, queues and traffic jams are rarities, and there's a fantastic natural landscape all around you and a strong sense of community.
Gisborne is a coastal city with a population of 46,000. It features a prevalent café culture and restaurants which serve locally sourced fresh produce, and some of the best New Zealand wines and cheeses. Local schools are excellent and real estate is affordably priced. Major industries contributing to the local economy include horticulture, wine production, farming, forestry and fishing.
Gisborne generally enjoys warm summers (up to mid-30s degrees) and mild winters and is one of the sunniest places in New Zealand with average yearly sunshine of around 2200 hours. And it's also the first place in New Zealand to see the sunrise each morning.
Locals enjoy easy access to a fantastic untouched natural environment, which lends itself to such outdoor pastimes as surfing, fishing, sailing, swimming, mountain biking and hill walking to name a few. It’s also a popular holiday destination for other visiting Kiwis in the summertime, which also features annual music festivals and surfing competitions.
Find out more about Gisborne and the East Cape here
- Experience a comparable health system where your qualifications are recognised
- Competitive remuneration packages (circa NZD$180k to NZD$280k pro-rata, depending on experience)
- Generous relocation assistance
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance + 10 days CME leave per annum pro rata
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Dedicated non-clinical time
If 2017 is the year to make a seachange, I would be delighted to have a confidential chat with you about the process and making the move.
Contact caroline@headmedical.com with a copy of your CV and we can take things from there...