Full Time

An opportunity exists for a qualified Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our team of Orthopaedic Specialists from July 2010. You must hold FRACS Orthopaedics or equivalent and be registerable for Vocational Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You will pride yourself on providing a high standard of clinical practice and expertise to the patients under your care. The successful candidate will be a team player and clear communicator, willing to assist with the supervision and instruction of junior doctors within the Orthopaedic service.

The Orthopaedic service provides for the management of major injuries and fractures at Wellington Hospital and treatment of injuries, congenital, infective, degenerative and malignant disorders of the musculoskeletal system at Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals.

A regional tertiary service is provided for patients with complex major trauma, revision joint replacement, spinal disorders, scoliosis, paediatric and hand surgery.

To see a copy of the Position Description, or to APPLY ONLINE, please visit our website www.capitalhealthcareers.org.nz

For further information on this role, please contact Tim Carrington, Recruitment Advisor on +64 4 385 5999, extension 82551 or email tim.carrington@ccdhb.org.nz quoting the vacancy reference number and job title in the subject.

All candidates applying for any of our current vacancies must complete an online C&C DHB application form (applications for positions will not be accepted unless accompanied by one).

Vacancy No: M12/10
Closing date: 26 February 2010

Capital and Coast District Health Board is committed to equal employment opportunities and supports the professional development of all its employees.

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Service Clinical Director/Consultant Psychiatrist
West Locality
Mental Health Services Group

Waitemata District Health Board (WDHB) Mental Health Services is the largest provider of Mental Health Services in the Auckland region. We are now in an exciting phase of development with the reconfiguration of the acute services into an Intake and Assessment Team and Home Based Treatment Teams.

This unique role consists of 0.4 FTE Service Clinical Director and up to 0.6 FTE Consultant Psychiatrist working within our West Inpatient Unit, a Community Team or ECC, depending on where your experience and passion lies.

As Service Clinical Director you will work in partnership with the West Locality Manager and be involved in the development, implementation and maintenance of clinical best practice, service development and excellence in professional conduct. You will be working with a wider group of fourteen (11.9 FTE) Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Officer's.

You will be an experienced Psychiatrist, committed to providing a high standard of care, enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team, have a strong consumer focus and enjoy the challenges of providing services to a diverse community.

Teaching and supervision of junior doctors/students and clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team are core functions of all of our Psychiatrists.

This is a unique role situated in one of Auckland's most diverse regions. For expressions of interest please contact Dr Murray Paton, Clinical Director of District Mental Health Services - email murray.paton@waitamatadhb.govt.nz.or Wanda Condell, West Locality Manager - email wanda.condell@waitematadhb.govt.nz


Closing Date: 4th March 2010
Number: 024910

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General Medicine, Middlemore Hospital

For a health career packed with benefits, you won't find better than at Counties Manukau District Health Board. We are unique in terms of the diverse population we serve and the medical challenges we face.

The Division of Medicine is looking to recruit a Tutor Specialist for a six to eighteen month fixed term agreement starting in either June or December 2010. This role includes working in the acute admitting hub and providing support for junior medical staff working in the Emergency Care environment.

As the Senior Medical Officer you will liaise with referring General Practitioners, Emergency Care Consultants, junior medical and nursing staff to ensure the efficient and safe assessment of patients referred for possible medical admission. You will be responsible for providing clinical advice and teaching to the resident medical officers (RMO’s) in the acute setting.

You will be contributing to new models of care in development of our new Assessment and Observation Unit. There is also an opportunity to work in outpatient clinics related to your choice of speciality, by mutual agreement with the Clinical Heads of the relevant departments.

So if you are looking for an exciting and varied position in a well-established department, contact us to find out more.

For an informal conversation please contact either Carl Eagleton +64 9 276 0000 ext 7693, Carl.Eagleton@middlemore.co.nz or Nicole Nairn in the Recruitment Centre nicole.nairn@middlemore.co.nz. Applications can be made via www.cmdhb.org.nz/careers or ask Nicole for an application form.

Closing date 14th February 2010

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Ref: 2829

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and dynamic clinical leader wanting to guide our emergency service to the next stage in its development. As well as focusing on patient centred care, this will also include taking an organisational wide leadership role in reducing waiting times in the emergency department and fostering effective acute care patient pathways including trauma.

Hutt Hospital has four emergency specialists and a stable senior nursing team. We have recently become accredited for specialist registrar training by the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine, and are two years away from having a brand new Emergency Department with adjacent admission and planning unit.

You will be expected to role model expert clinical care and to actively promote and lead clinical audit and quality improvement based on a culture of open disclosure and transparency. In partnership with the nursing manager and service manager, you will lead further clinical development of the service and support its business objectives.

Hutt Hospital has a reputation as a supportive environment for clinical leadership and multi-disciplinary teamwork. It is ideally situated 15 to 20 minutes drive from the centre of the nation’s vibrant capital city, Wellington.

This position, inclusive of clinical activities, is full-time (40 hours per week including rostered shifts) plus an after hours on call roster of senior medical staff.

You must be registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and the holder of a higher qualification in Accident and Emergency Medicine eg; FACEM, FFAEM.

All candidates applying for any of our current vacancies must complete an application form. Application forms are available on our website under the vacancy listed above.
For further enquiries email: recruitment@huttvalleydhb.org.nz. Please quote the vacancy reference number and job title in the subject.

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Emergency Department
Waikato Hospital
Hamilton
Position No. 51001-45330

We are looking for an inspiring clinical director who will provide operational, professional and governance leadership for our busy Emergency Department. Waikato Hospital is one of New Zealand's leading secondary/tertiary hospitals and has the biggest trauma catchment area. A new purpose-built acute treatment facility will be ready for occupation in early 2011.

More information – visit www.waikatodhb.govt.nz/cded

Closing date: 28 February 2010

For further information and to apply please visit our website www.waikatodhb.govt.nz or phone 00647 839 8949. E-mail applications can be sent to recruitapplications@waikatodhb.govt.nz
Please quote position number when applying.

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It’s a lifestyle!

Taranaki Emergency
Senior Medical Staff

Now more than ever your patients need you for your expertise and friendly manner.

Are you looking for a change, either long or short term and have emergency/trauma care experience?
In Taranaki you are able to see a variety of cases, work closely with other specialists and build more than surface level relationships with colleagues. With your enthusiasm and training talents you will help develop junior staff as well as students in the department.

You can even work on different sides of the mountain with your main base in New Plymouth and the ability to work in the smaller ED in Hawera, an hour’s drive south. But we are not just focused on ensuring you fit right in, we want the family to be happy too. They will thrive in an environment where skiing fresh powder and surfing the local breaks are regular pasttimes for the locals. We will assist with the MCNZ process and also with relocation costs.

Join a well supported team and experience what an easy commute really feels like in Taranaki. For more information please contact Cara Humphries, Recruitment Advisor, for a chat today on 06 753 7777 ext 8829 or email cara.humphries@tdhb.org.nz or visit us online at www.tdhb.org.nz

Please note: Applicants must be registered or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

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