We are looking for a rheumatologist interested in working in a regional general hospital within a team providing expert rheumatology care to patients referred to the hospital at hospital and ambulatory clinics. The role can be combined with internal (general) medicine duties.

The hospital is a 350 bed secondary care facility with 24/7 emergency department and usual variety of medical and surgical services. 


Key Duties:

• provide a high standard of clinical practice and clinical expertise and effective rheumatology services to the community and region 
• provide advice to Service Manager, Acute and Elective Specialist Services, on rheumatology management matters and professional standards of practice.
• provide supervision and instruction for Resident Medical Officers rostered to the Acute and Elective Specialist Service.

Requirements

• FRACP or equivalent specialist qualification in rheumatology
• Eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Skills in musculoskeletal ultrasound assessment of disease progression and treatment options
• Fluent English language both verbal and written

Benefits

• Salary NZ$ 190000 - 270000 pa basic
• 6 weeks annual leave
• reimbursed medical practice costs
• clinical research opportunities

If you are interested in the role please forward your CV for consideration.