Consultant Geriatrician/Internal Medicine with Rehab Interest Vacancy No: TAR05264 Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community Te Kaupapa – Mission Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no other 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 café culture.
E pa ana ki a tatou - About us At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department Access to clinical training and education Up to date facilities Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams Professional development Korero mo te turanga - About the role Seeking Geriatrician / Internal Medicine Consultant with Rehab Interest Taranaki Base Hospital, situated in New Plymouth, is a progressive regional secondary referral centre for the province of Taranaki with a wide range of medical specialties, a well-equipped Radiology Department providing both diagnostic and interventional radiology and an excellent Laboratory Service.
The Older Peoples Health and Rehabilitation Service provides inpatient, outpatient and community care to the older population of Taranaki as well as to some younger people with age related conditions and rehabilitation needs. The service also provides stroke leadership for the organisation, runs TIA and movement disorders clinics, and provides a visiting geriatrician service to Hawera Hospital in South Taranaki on a weekly basis.
The successful applicant will:
Join a team of four geriatricians working across a spectrum of settings including inpatient, outpatient, community visits and intermediate care. Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, speech language therapists, dieticians and other medical specialties. Have the opportunity to engage with the wider clinical community and practice varied, challenging and rewarding geriatric medicine. Have the opportunity to achieve an amazing work/life balance in a region that is one of New Zealand's best kept secrets. Mou - About you The ideal applicant will:
Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent. Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Internal Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines. Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development. If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
For further information, please contact Janette Thompson via email at
This position will remain open until vacancies have been filled. Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai By joining together, we will succeed
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