Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Expression of Interest

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Expression of Interest 

Health New Zealand -South Canterbury (Timaru Hospital) South Island - 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 and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, 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 actively service the 131-bed hospital and are supported by 3 Registrars (1 training) who take the first call during normal business hours and some weekends.

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

About You

This is a generalist position and the person in the role will be required to undertake upper and lower limb procedures, general orthopaedic trauma and have the ability to undertake hip and knee arthroplasty.  The work environments include theatre and out-patient clinics.   

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

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

Welcome to the Timaru District

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

It’s an easy place to live, family friendly and with easy access to an array of outdoor activities.  Ther primary and secondary educational facilities are superb and there are two internationally renowned Universities within two hours’ drive North and South from Timaru.  Check out the district here.   Venture Timaru Tourism - Timaru Stories

Working at Health New Zealand

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

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

NB:  This is an expression of interest and if you would like to discuss this role, please contact Catherine Robertson (Recruitment Specialist) by emailing; crobertson@scdhb.health.nz

New Zealand Registration with the Medical Council (for overseas trained applicants)

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Verification of Qualifications

Doctors who hold overseas qualifications and who want to apply for registration must have key documents verified from their primary source.

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

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