- Geriatrician, Taranaki
- Permanent and fixed-term options of 1 year available commencing as soon as possible
- Full Time
- Join our dynamic, progressive and multidisciplinary team
About the role
A new vacancy exists for a motivated and experienced Geriatrician to work with dedicated teams of medical, nursing and allied health staff primarily caring for older people with complex health and rehabilitation needs. As a senior medical officer you will be expected to:
- Provide consultant services to patients requiring specialist care
- Interact daily with other departments
- Mentor junior medical staff attached to the service
- Have ability to work in the specialist inpatient, outpatient, intermediate care, and community settings
- Cover for colleagues in their absence
You will be known by your peers as someone who:
- Works well in multidisciplinary teams to provide patient centred care
- Strives to improve the way services are developed and delivered
- Has excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds
- Engages with other providers, consumers, and health organisations to improve the quality and responsiveness of services
- Focuses on achieving results and developing and maintaining good working relationships in the workplace
There are no after hours duties attached to this role.
About the Team, Service & Location
The OPHRS service is co-managed with Mental Health Services Older People. The MHSOP service provides advice, assessment, treatment, care and support via a range of professions and assists people in Taranaki who are over the age of 65 and experience significant mental health problems.
The Hospital, located in New Plymouth, is the largest healthcare facility in the Taranaki region and serves as the hub for a wide range of medical and surgical services. The hospital provides emergency, maternity, mental health, oncology, and specialist outpatient care. It is also a teaching hospital, supporting the development of future healthcare professionals through student placements and clinical training.
Complementing Base Hospital, Hāwera Hospital provides inpatient care, maternity services, a 24-hour emergency department, and a range of outpatient, community, and specialist services for South Taranaki.
Together, these facilities deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and play a vital role in meeting the growing healthcare needs of the Taranaki region. To hear more about our culture visit our careers page.
Why Taranaki?
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand`s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving cafe culture.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.