an excellent new role for an experienced or newly qualified paediatrician
permanent full time contract starting March 2022
competitive salary and benefits

Role Details

A permanent full-time role in a wonderful and most popular area of New Zealand, this post is based in a 250 bed general hospital and starts in March 2022.

The hospital provides secondary paediatric services for the city and surrounding region, supported by a further smaller general hospital 90 minutes drive eastwards. It covers a population of roughly 150,000.

There are currently 12 Paediatricians and 2 fellows on the Consultant call roster. There are always 2 Senior staff on call, so you will be well supported, with an average call frequency of around 1 in 7. Outpatient responsibilities include 2.5 clinics per week when not on call.

Facilities include a 23 bed inpatient ward, and 12 bed SCBU. Junior staffing cover is provided by 8 Junior Registrars, and 4 SHO’s.

The city boasts some of New Zealand’s best Beaches, an unsurpassed coastal lifestyle, and easy access to the Coromandel peninsula, the Lakes district and the Central Volcanic Plateau.

Key Duties

To provide efficient high-quality inpatient and outpatient services to the Paediatric community
To assume an equal share of the on-call roster, covering General Paediatrics and SCBU level 2 neonates.
To contribute to the education, supervision, mentoring and feedback for junior medical staff

Requirements

FRACP in General Paediatrics, or equivalent qualification
A subspecialty interest is desirable but not essential.
Eligibility for vocational registration in paediatrics with the Medical Council of New Zealand
Three professional referees

Benefits

Competitive salary NZ$ 200,000 – 300,000 pa
Reimbursement of medical practice costs
CME and study leave
6 weeks paid annual vacation

Applications and Further Information:

If you are interested in this role please forward your CV for immediate consideration, along with details of three professional referees.