A consultant Otolargyngologist specialising in head and neck surgery is sought for a permanent role in a 250 bed secondary care hospital just 2 hours drive from Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. The hospital provides all general medical, surgical and paediatric services and is a recognised training centre for the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) Otorhinolaryngology examinations. It has strong links with the University of Auckland. This is a permanent position, however, the hours and role could be flexed around the needs of the individual.

Our preferred candidate would be fellowship trained in subspecialty ORL (Rhinology and/or Head and Neck preferred) with a comprehensive scope of practise to cover most general ORL conditions.

Applicants must have a qualification that allows Vocational Registration as an Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgeon with the Medical Council of New Zealand. FRACS preferred.

Requirements:

FRACS or equivalent qualification
Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery
Fluent English communication (IELTS Academic module, mean score 7.5)
Communication and relationship building skills

The surrounding area covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres with a population of approximately 164,000. It boasts some of the most scenic and exciting coastal areas of New Zealand in a subtropical climate. Popular water recreation areas include the Bay of Islands and Poor Knight Islands Reserves.