Gastroenterologist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital

The details: Permanent 0.75FTE (30 hour per week)

Salary: ASMS MECA

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are looking to recruit to a Specialist Gastroenterologist to join our team at Waikato Hospital.

As a successful Gastroenterologist you will play a key role in the day to day activities of the department with clinics/endoscopy and ward duties, plus on call commitments when rostered.

The appointee will be involved in teaching, continuing medical education and quality improvement. 

There is emphasis on ongoing development of services to meet the needs of our patients. A commitment to customer focus, service development and teamwork are essential.

Click here to view the position description.

(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

The current team consists of 9 Gastroenterologists, Specialists Nurses in Hepatology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease and two Nurse Endoscopists. We have two advanced trainees and one fellow as part of the national training scheme.

We offer a comprehensive Gastroenterology services at Waikato. From acute and elective care to advanced interventional procedures like ERCP and EUS, we provide top-notch care.

Our outpatient services cover the full range of gastroenterology and hepatology, while inpatient beds are available for IBD and Hepatology. Collaborative clinics, clinical research, and training opportunities make us a leader in the field.

Mōu | About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be consider for this role:

• Possess specific clinical skills in endoscopic procedures essential
• Registered with the New Zealand Medical Council (or have qualification that are immediately registerable) and have appropriate postgraduate qualifications

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – jim.brooker@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 6 August 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!