Developmental Pediatrician | Fixed Term at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch - Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heartof all we do -
If you are a dedicated and qualified developmentalpaediatrician or general paediatrician with interest in child development thatis passionate about making a positive impact on the health and wellbeing ofchildren in Canterbury, we would like to hear from you!
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-dayrunning of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered atlocal, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and districtoffices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Waitaha Canterbury is dedicated to upholding the principlesof the Treaty of Waitangi and is aligned with the overarching objectives of theNew Zealand health and disability strategies. Our organisational vision iscentred around improving the health and wellbeing of the people living in Canterbury.
As a Paediatric Specialist, you will play a crucialrole in providing expert medical care to infants, children, and adolescents.You will diagnose and provide ambulatory medical care for a range ofdevelopmental conditions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and educatepatients and their families about their conditions and their management. Theideal candidate will possess exceptional clinical skills, a strong dedicationto patient care, and will work collaboratively within a team environment.
This role is a 12 Month Fixed Term, Part Time position, 0.8 FTE (32hours per week) to start March 2025.
Responsibilities:
Ambulatorypaediatric care of children with developmental conditions
Provide assessment, investigations, diagnosis and ongoing management of childrenwith developmental difficulties
Collaboratewith other healthcare professionals, including paediatricians, nurses, andtherapists, to provide coordinated care.
Collaboratewith staff from partner agencies around assessment and/or management ofchildren - s developmental needs.
Participatein multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences to discuss patient carestrategies.
Participatein supervision of junior staff and other educational activities
Provideadvice and consultative services to junior staff, SMO and primary carecolleagues, and members of the multidisciplinary team
To be considered for this role you will need to be eligibleto gain registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, to find out moreplease follow this link https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration/
About Christchurch |Living in Otautahi
Otautahi, Christchurch is a great place to be, live andbring up your family. It is easy to get around with just a short commute fromwork to home, no matter where you live in the city; you may ask about trafficin Christchurch? We will respond - what is traffic? We are surrounded bybeautiful scenery with ample recreational pursuits on our doorstep.Christchurch Botanic Gardens is just on the edge of the hospital campus. If youare into skiing, surfing, snowboarding, mountain biking or anything outdoors;Christchurch is the place to be. But if a vibrant cultural scene is more yourstyle, we have a wonderful rebuilt city with dining, theatre, music and a hostof other entertainment on offer. Your family will love it here too, schoolingand university facilities are excellent. Find out more about our city here .
Our Culture: Whatmatters to us
Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi | Putting people at the heartof all we do
Health is ultimately all about people. What - s importantaround here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility takenfor delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.
Belonging Here
Being part of the Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, ourpeople enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoingfocus on career development.
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes that diversity andinclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population.As an organisation we are inclusive and equal opportunity employer thatwelcomes 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, pleasecontact Amy Walker - Recruitment Specialist | Email:******
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury
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