Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Expression of Interest

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Expression of Interest

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Expression of Interest

Health New Zealand -South Canterbury (Timaru Hospital) SouthIsland - New Zealand

Part Time / Full Time - Generalist Role

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi andis dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration andcollaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership,equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking expressions of interest from generalist Orthopaedic Surgeons who may be interested in future roles with Timaru Hospital.

The team of five surgeons activelyservice the 131-bed hospital and are supported by 3 Registrars (1 training) whotake the first call during normal business hours and some weekends.

The department is supported by aninterdisciplinary team approach, including physiotherapy services, withparallel clinics and in house hand therapy. A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)supports case management across the service, undertaking orthopaedic nurse ledclinics, arthroplasty monitoring and complex casting support. Elective list management and acute case schedulingis also managed by the CNS Orthopaedics.

About You

This is a generalistposition and the person in the role will be required to undertake upper andlower limb procedures, general orthopaedic trauma and have the ability toundertake hip and knee arthroplasty. Thework environments include theatre and out-patient clinics.

The position FTE is open to discussion and works during the normal hoursof work between 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday; and there are on callduties.

The after-hours rosterfrequency is approximately 1 : 5-1 : 6, to provide cover outside of the normal businesshours of work, at weekends and on Public Holidays.

Welcome to the Timaru District

Timaru iscentrally located on the East Coast of the South Island, (Caroline Bay) and the majesticSouthern Alps are in the background an hour's drive away.

It’s an easyplace to live, family friendly and with easy access to an array of outdooractivities. Ther primary and secondaryeducational facilities are superb and there are two internationally renowned Universitieswithin two hours’ drive North and South from Timaru. Check out the district here. Venture TimaruTourism - Timaru Stories

Working at HealthNew Zealand

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Our people are at theheart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being goodemployers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. Weembrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all genderidentities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforcethat is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understandand service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with aparticular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

• NB : Thisis an expression of interest and if you would like to discuss this role, please contact Catherine Robertson (RecruitmentSpecialist) by emailing;

New Zealand Registrationwith the Medical Council (for overseas trained applicants)

Please visit the New Zealand Medical Council websitefor more details and the requirements required towards gainingNZ Vocational Scope Registration. Getting registered | Medical Council

Verification of Qualifications

Doctors who hold overseas qualifications andwho want to apply for registration must have key documents verified from theirprimary source.

Since November 2017Council has required primary source verification using the EducationalCommission for Foreign Medical Graduates’ Electronic Portfolio of Internationalcredentials (ECFMG’s EPIC) service.

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