Position Highlights
- 135 bed acute secondary care hospital with tertiary support from Wellington
- Scope of practice is acute adult general psychiatry
- 40 hour week plus on call rota
- provide patient mental health assessments, manage in patients and conduct out patient clinics
- Supporting Registrars and Resident Medical Officers, you will be able to draw on support from the link with Wellington's training programme and will serve as a mentor for these more junior physicians.
Whether you are into water sports, cycling or mountain activities, you will have all of these at your doorstep. As one of the oldest settled towns in New Zealand, Whanganui also boasts a thriving culture and arts scene, including the Royal Opera House. Additionally, you are still close enough to Wellington or Auckland for a quick visit, but you won't miss the congestion or the cost of living.
Remuneration and Benefits
In addition to joining a highly-skilled and dedicated team in a picturesque part of the North Island, you will receive an attractive remuneration package of $216,252 - $405,775 plus 6% Kiwi Saver.
You will also enjoy a range of additional benefits and allowances, including:
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, including financial support up to $16,000 per year for continuing medical training
- Relocation assistance to ensure a smooth transition for you
- Opportunities to mentor and develop more junior doctors/physicians
- The relaxed lifestyle living in a picturesque region location provides
- FRANZCP or equivalent specialist qualification in psychiatry
- eligible to hold vocational registration with the Medical Council of NZ as a psychiatrist
How to Apply
If this position is of interest to you please upload your CV and covering letter for our immediate consideration.
