Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki, Taranaki
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. Clickhere to read more information about Taranaki.
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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, Have a look at
·Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml
· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
Permanent 1.0FTE If you want to be part of a small, supportive and happy team of 6 Consultants and a Medical Officer that works well together, then you have to consider Taranaki as your next place to live and work. This position will suit a newly qualified or experienced Consultant and we will consider part time or full time requests.
The Consultants main duties will include:
Theatre sessions Outpatients gynaecology session Ward rounds Labour ward rounds that include teaching tutorials, audit activity and supervision Secondary maternity/obstetric care including antenatal clinics Colposcopy Participation on the on-call roster Clinical teaching of staff including clinical students The team that works an on-call roster and are supported by a second Medical Officer, 4 Registrar's and 4 House Officer's. You will have responsibility for some in-patient and community clinics including outreach clinics and provided the opportunity for teaching and supervising junior medical, midwifery, nursing and allied health staff as well as students.
The maternity arm of our hospital comprises five birthing rooms, a pregnancy loss room, a birthing pool room and seven antenatal inpatient rooms , as well as 11 single bedded post-natal rooms . There is also a birthing unit in Hawera Hospital approximately 1 hour from the New Plymouth where there are up to 100 deliveries/year. Phase 2 of our new build due for completion in 2024 will include a completely new maternity unit with designated primary birthing rooms
Supporting services include a level 2.5 NNU with 8 cots, a paediatric ward, ICU/CCU, operating theatres and medical/surgical and older people's health in our new modern wards and Theatres.
The department is accredited for O&G training by the R.A.N.Z.C.O.G. and hosts College appointed Registrars throughout the year. The service has well established links with tertiary centre's for support
Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?
We would love to hear from you! -Join us!
If you want to make an application, click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
To find out about this opportunity contact Lydia Rae – Manager Child and Maternal Health by email ******
Applications Close Sunday 30 June 2024 – however if we find a successful applicant over this time, the advert will be removed and the position will close. Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai By joining together, we will succeed
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki
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