General Medicine Physician - Tauranga Hospital

Health New Zealand | 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 seeking a General Medicine Physician to join our team. This position is based at Tauranga Hospital, a 359 bed Level 2 hospital, and will include elective work. There is the opportunity to also undertake planned care in your subspecialist area of practice at Whakatane Hospital which is a smaller level 2 hospital an hour south of Tauranga.

Tauranga Hospital runs a busy acute general medical service with support from resident specialists in Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Infectious Diseases, Geriatrics, Oncology, Haematology and Renal services.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The successful candidate will join a department of Physicians who share general medical responsibilities and will lead a team which includes a registrar and a house officer. The role includes participation in acute medical assessment, admission and on call roster. There are teaching opportunities across undergraduate (years 4-6) and postgraduate (basic and advanced trainees) medicine.

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About you

Candidates with sup-speciality interests in any speciality are welcome and due to the flexible nature of the vacancy; trainees completing training within the next six months are also welcome to apply.

Applicants must hold or be eligible for, vocational registrars with the NZ Medical Council.

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 15th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Business Lead, Sharon Turner Sharon.turner@bopdhb.govt.nzor Medical Leader, Gavin McHaffie, gavin.mchaffie@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.