Rural Medicine Registrar

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

 Te Whatu Ora – Whanganui  is seeking applications from Registrars and Senior House Officers wanting to progress their career to join our friendly team in Rural Hospital Medicine.

This is an exciting opportunity to start your Rural Hospital Medicine Training Registrar programme. We are offering a permanent full time training position recognised by the College of General Practitioners and has a commencement date of July/August 2024. This means the role is only available for doctors in the Rural Health Medicine training programme.

The role consists of runs in Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics and Anaesthetics to give you a good grounding in generalist and emergency medicine. As part of this busy team of RMO's, you'll have excellent access to your senior consultants, and unrivalled opportunities to experience any of the varied presentations to the hospital - ensuring an enviable broad skill base that will expand your career opportunities in Rural Hospital Medicine.

With regular teaching events and the ability to work alongside Specialists who are leaders in their field, why would you consider anywhere else?

Our region strongly supports training opportunities and a variety of experiences which can assist you with making future career choices.

Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!

Mōu ake - About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or 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
• A minimum of two years post qualification experience.
• You must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, highly organised and be an excellent communicator

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association & 20 DHB Multi Employer Collective 17 May 2021 - 31 March 2024 (NZRDA MECA) and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand and 20 District Health Boards Multi Employer Collective Agreement 14 December 2021 - 13 December 2023 (the STONZ MECA).

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.

Whanganui is situated on the west coast of New Zealand's lower North Island. It's location on the historically significant and beautiful Whanganui River, and close proximity to the mountains, makes it ideal for tramping, skiing, fishing and a variety of outdoor adventure pursuits. Whanganui proudly boasts a heritage rich in arts and culture, and excellent educational and sports training facilities. We offer a relaxed lifestyle, affordable housing, an easy commute to work, and an easy two-and-a-half hour drive to New Zealand's capital city, Wellington. Whatever your interests, Whanganui can offer an excellent work / lifestyle balance.

Our population is big enough to support ground-breaking ambitions and small enough for authentic connection. Whanganui's hospitality, like our river, is legendary: we look forward to welcoming you.

If you are interested in applying or just want to know more you can email us at Kent.Wilkins@wdhb.org.nz or click on “Apply Now”.