Full time, 12 month contract in a tertiary hospital located 90 minutes from Auckland by road.Seeking a consultant nephrologist for a full time fixed term 12 month contract starting September 2024 or ASAP with a tertiary hospital in New Zealand's North Island. Competitive compensation with relocation support and visa sponsorship.Position highlightsMajor tertiary referral and teaching centre.Nephrology department comprises an inpatient ward including an acute dialysis unit, and a recently commissioned Regional Renal Centre.Nephrology service covers all aspects of renal medicine, apart from acute kidney transplantation and has a home-based treatment philosophy.One of the largest peritoneal dialysis populations in Australasia with over 200 patients, and around 100 on home haemodialysis.Service supports 200 transplant recipients regionally and has a network of hospital-based dialysis units.Opportunity to undertake interventional and procedural work for those with aptitude and previous experience (renal biopsy, tunnelled lines with fluoroscopy, Tenckhoff catheter insertion).Currently 7 renal physicians supported by a Resident Medical Officer team (5 registrars and 2 senior house officers) and an experienced and passionate team of nursing and allied health staff.Clinical research unit which has an energetic research programme, including trials of novel agents.RequirementsFellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) or an equivalent qualification and be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).Fellowship in nephrology.RemunerationSalary and allowances NZD 200,000 - 450,000 PA DOE.Relocation package.Visa sponsorship.Study leave and allowance of NZD 16K pa.6 weeks paid vacation PA.How to ApplyIf this post is of interest, please apply with your CV and cover letter. We can assist with applications for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
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