About the Job

  • Based at Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
  • Permanent position
  • Full time role

About the Role

An opportunity exists for a full time Specialist General Surgeon to join the General Surgery team at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty.  This position is based at Whakatāne, with a commitment to supporting services across the Bay of Plenty.

Whakatāne provides comprehensive acute and planned (elective) surgical services to the Bay of Plenty population. You will work within a team of four General Surgeons, supported by a Surgical MOSS and two Surgical Registrars, including a SET Registrar, in a collegial and well-supported regional service.

About You

We are looking for a specialist who would like an opportunity to work with the team, as a generalist and within their subspecialty, while also providing acute and planned care services, teaching, mentoring junior teams, as well as undertaking administrative responsibilities. A special interest in breast and thyroid surgery is desirable as is competency in endoscopy.  This position includes participating equally in the after-hours roster.

The Bay of Plenty is one of New Zealand`s most beautiful regions, with stunning beaches, friendly communities and is a location with one of the highest amounts of sunshine hours in the country. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration. 

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Alasdair today.

alasdairl@headmedical.com / 0131 357 1848

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