Medical Registrar (Fixed-term commencing July 2024)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Dunedin Hospital

Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern New Zealand.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

You'll be part of a team working across a range of RACP accredited runs for both Basic and Advanced Training, which include the following:

• General Medicine
• Cardiology (includes one Fellow position
• Renal
• Endocrinology
• Oncology
• Respiratory
• Haematology
• Gastroenterology
• Rheumatology
• Older People's Health
• Neurology
• ICU

An extensive basic training programme that is designed to provide quality examination support, resulting in good FRACP pass rates. Examples of the support on offer include access to the Dunedin written and clinical courses, regular study groups, case preparation, and Saturday morning clinical sessions.

The best of both the clinical and academic worlds through extensive links to the University of Otago's Dunedin School of Medicine. Working closely with consultants who are employed by both the School of Medicine and the Southern DHB you will have opportunities to link in with those at the forefront of research and/or teaching.

Regular educational opportunities, including the Medicine Grand Round, sub-specialty Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs, radiology meetings, cardiology teaching and Clinical Audit Meetings.

Regular opportunities for those interested in teaching through sessions with medical students.

In a department that has a strong academic presence, opportunities for successful candidates will be far and wide and will involve the ability to undertake research as part of training and free meals when on duty.

Mōu ake - About you

• You will be training towards a career as a Physician or wanting to gain experience in adult medicine towards a relevant career such as General Practice, Rural Hospital Medicine, Emergency, or Intensive Care
• We are interested in hearing from RMOs with a minimum of two years post qualification experience and who possess a keen interest in General Medicine
• Advanced Trainees must have passed the FRACP and be deemed by the RACP as having advanced into this category of training

If you are applying for an advanced training position, we recommend contacting the department of interest directly as well.

You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz

Candidates who are not currently registered with the New Zealand Medical Council should be aware that it is a requirement of the NZ Medical Council that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing.

Painga - Benefits

• Free meals when on duty
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to a range of retail discounts

A lifestyle that is hard to beat! Dunedin is a wonderful place for families, with great educational facilities (primary through tertiary) and many activities available for all ages. Some of New Zealand's most famous national parks, ski fields and wineries are within easy driving distance. To find out more about living here please click the following link: https://www.dunedinnz.com/

Mō mātou - About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Covid-19 vaccination is expected for all workers at higher risk of workplace exposure to Covid-19 through face-to-face patient interaction, working in clinical areas and contact with potentially infectious materials and surfaces

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/