Medical Dermatologist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Our Purpose

The Canterbury District Health Board systematically plan, fund and deliver care to almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. The Canterbury Health System is a world leader in the delivery of integrated health care.  Our main focus is placing people (staff and patients alike) at the centre of everything we do.

The Team

Our Dermatology Department consists of a multi-disciplinary team, including Dermatologists, Registrars and Dermatology Specialist Nurses. We provide acute dermatological assessment and treatment for patients in the Canterbury/West Coast districts.

The Dermatology Department is based in our Outpatient building which was commissioned in 2019.  The Dermatology space is purpose built.

The Role

The Canterbury DHB are in the unique position where we are seeking a medical Dermatologist to join our service on a permanent basis. We are open to someone who is looking for either full-time or part-time work, so you can enjoy our wonderful lifestyle and attractions.

You will work in a dedicated Dermatology space, that includes four purpose-built consult rooms, two procedure rooms, phototherapy and patch testing suites.  Along with outpatient clinics, there will be some inpatient consultation services for medical patients admitted under other services.  You will be supported by a Dermatology registrar, a Clinical Nurse Specialist and a trained Dermatology nurse.  Our current Dermatologist will work alongside you and share the clinical and teaching duties involved in the role.  You will be supported to develop collegial relationships with public Dermatology services in both Waikato and Auckland, in order to further you development and continuing medical education.

The successful candidate will need to be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Please note that applications made via an agency will not be considered.

Belonging Here

Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, our people enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.

The Canterbury DHB believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. The Canterbury DHB is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.  

Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Tracey Sutherland - Recruitment Partner.

Email: Tracey.Sutherland@cdhb.health.nz

Your application will be reviewed and progressed as soon as possible.

Please note that applications made via an agency will not be considered.

The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19.  It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19.  As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable.  Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19.  The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.