New Zealand Government – Christchurch, South Island
- Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -
If you are a dedicated and qualified developmental paediatrician or general paediatrician with an interest in child development who is passionate about making a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of children in Canterbury, we would like to hear from you!
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional, and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Waitaha Canterbury is dedicated to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and is aligned with the overarching objectives of the New Zealand health and disability strategies. Our organisational vision is centred around improving the health and wellbeing of the people living in Canterbury.
As a Paediatric Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing expert medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. You will diagnose and provide ambulatory medical care for a range of developmental conditions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and educate patients and their families about their conditions and their management. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional clinical skills, a strong dedication to patient care, and will work collaboratively within a team environment.
This role is a 12 Month Fixed Term, Part Time position, 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) to start March 2025.
Responsibilities:
Ambulatory paediatric care of children with developmental conditions
Provide assessment, investigations, diagnosis, and ongoing management of children with developmental difficulties
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including paediatricians, nurses, and therapists, to provide coordinated care.
Collaborate with staff from partner agencies around assessment and/or management of children's developmental needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences to discuss patient care strategies.
Participate in supervision of junior staff and other educational activities
Provide advice and consultative services to junior staff, SMO and primary care colleagues, and members of the multidisciplinary team
To be considered for this role, you will need to be eligible to gain registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. To find out more please follow this link here .
About Christchurch | Living in Otautahi
Otautahi, Christchurch is a great place to be, live and bring up your family. It is easy to get around with just a short commute from work to home, no matter where you live in the city. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery with ample recreational pursuits on our doorstep. Christchurch Botanic Gardens is just on the edge of the hospital campus. If you are into skiing, surfing, snowboarding, mountain biking or anything outdoors; Christchurch is the place to be. But if a vibrant cultural scene is more your style, we have a wonderful rebuilt city with dining, theatre, music and a host of other entertainment on offer. Your family will love it here too, schooling and university facilities are excellent.
Our Culture: What matters to us
Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi | Putting people at the heart of all we do
Health is ultimately all about people. What's important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.
Belonging Here
Being part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, our people enjoy access to flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes that diversity and inclusion are key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. As an organisation, we are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional patient care, advance medical knowledge, and improve healthcare outcomes.
Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Amy Walker - Recruitment Specialist | Email: ******
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