- Work in NZ's beautiful region of Whanganui where a relaxed, healthy work life balance is encouraged
- Permanent, part-time or full-time (from 0.7 - 1 FTE) role as desired
- A smooth relocation transition is guaranteed
About the Role
Whanganui has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, part-time or full-time (from 0.7 - 1 FTE) Orthopaedic Surgeon. You would be part of a team of four Orthopaedic Consultants and four Orthopaedic Registrars based at the Whanganui.
You will provide a high standard of clinical practice and clinical expertise in assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic patients under your care, within the context of serving the population of the Whanganui region. Your role will also include participating in an on-call roster, involvement in clinical governance, and provide teaching and mentorship to junior doctors. We will assist you to stay up to date with advancements in orthopaedic care and bring innovative practices to the department.
You will participate in the roster providing 24-hour cover for surgical services. This will be on a 1:4+ basis (divided equally between the team, in-house cover) with the flexibility required to cover colleagues who are on leave. Our team fosters a supportive and collaborative environment, with an emphasis on continuous professional development, teaching, and multidisciplinary care.
Along with a well-balanced mix of general, acute and elective caseloads, this position provides the chance to have a significant effect in a community-focused and supportive setting.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Whanganui is located on the West coast of New Zealand's North Island with a wide range of services including emergency medicine, general medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, O&G, ENT, ophthalmology, dentistry and psychiatry. We serve a population of approximately 65,000 residents and serves as a central hub for the 16,000 people residing in the surrounding districts across the region.
We provide a six-bed critical care unit with tertiary support from Wellington Hospital. Tertiary services such as cardio-thoracic`s, neurosurgery, paediatric surgery and cardiology are provided for our patients in Wellington.
On 24 October 2019, Whanganui was crowned the Most Beautiful City at the Beautiful Awards, an annual competition that recognises the environmental excellence of individuals, groups, businesses and schools. Towards the end of 2019, our district council was awarded the "best digital transformation" award. In a first for New Zealand, on 27 January 2020, Whanganui was accepted into the League of Historical Cities - an international affiliation of cities developed to recognise the value that historical urban areas bring to local and international communities.
Your move to Whanganui will allow you to experience a vast range of sights and entertainment in our region. It offers easily accessible mountains for skiing or hiking, lakes for fishing and boating, as well as beaches for surfing and quiet walks. The year-round temperate climate allows you to make the most of this healthy family-focused lifestyle. Whanganui also boasts an exciting arts community and facilities, a mix of local and travelling music talent, educational and sporting opportunities for all ages, historical buildings and culture. Living in Whanganui, you will be two-and-half hours' drive away from our capital city, Wellington or a 1-hour scenic flight to Auckland.
This excellent work / lifestyle balance for you and your family is further supported by a high quality of education at primary and secondary level, offered through both public and private schools.
About you
To be successful, you must be registered, or eligible for such registration (Vocational Registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
Other requirements for the role include:
- Vocationally registered (or eligible for VOC3 registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Surgeons (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated clinical experience in the management of a variety of orthopaedic conditions
- A commitment to teamwork, equity, and continuous learning
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.