Consultant Paediatrician

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

 Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

 Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks.

Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. 

For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

· A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

· Access to clinical training and education

· Up to date facilities, Have a look at

·  Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

· Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant General Paediatrician with specialist qualifications to join our Child Health team. Skills and experience that are desirable include experience working on call as a general paediatrician in NZ District hospitals, as well as experience seeing patients in clinic with a range of general paediatric medical and developmental conditions. This role will include being the lead Paediatrician locally managing Paediatric Oncology patients, however no prior experience in this area is necessarily required.

You will work 32 ordinary hours and will be required for on call duties on an average of 3.25 call back hours per week, on approximately a 1:8 on call roster. This is a hospital-based position with patient care responsibilities in general paediatrics, neonates, outpatients, and teaching of junior medical staff and medical students.

You will;

• Be part of a team of 10 Consultants, 1 Fellow and 8 RMOs (Registrars and Senior House officers).
• Have responsibility for in-patient care and outpatient clinics.
• Work in a friendly environment with a collegial and supportive team.
• Have an interest in teaching and supervising junior medical staff.

At our outpatient clinics we see a total of 4500 patients per year. We have a paediatric inpatient service with 18 beds, as well as a Level 2+ neonatal unit with 8 beds.

Please click here to view the job description.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Janette Thompson on Email: Janette.Thompson@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close Wednesday 31 July 2024

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed