Specialist Geriatrician/Physician in Stroke and Acute Geriatrics

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital – New Zealand

The details: Permanent Full-time - 80 Hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)

Salary details: see ASMS MECA

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Are you a Specialist Geriatrician with an interest in Stroke Rehabilitation and looking for an exciting opportunity to help older people in a supportive team environment? If so, our Older Person’s Health Service at Waikato Hospital would welcome your application. We are seeking to employ a full-time (1.0FTE) Consultant Geriatrician who will join our experienced team of Geriatricians, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals at Waikato Hospital in Hamilton, New Zealand.

The Service provides a combination of inpatient, outpatient and community services to clients in the Waikato District. Using a team approach, we provide comprehensive services for people with age-related health problems, such as; stroke, fractured neck of femur, delirium and cognitive impairment. We maintain a close liaison with all other hospital and community services, particular emphasis on Mental Health Services for Older People, Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Services and Orthopaedics.

The objective is to enable patients to achieve the highest possible level of independence (i.e. remain in the community as long as possible) so that the emphasis is on:

• Promoting ‘wellness’, independence and participation

• Close liaison with community services

• Comprehensive discharge planning

We are looking for someone to join us who is excited about developing a vision for the future of the Service. To enjoy this role, you’ll need to be committed to quality service delivery and development and be able to work effectively as a Senior Clinician within a multidisciplinary team.

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mōu | About you

The required skills and experience you will need to be considered for this role are:

• Geriatric Stroke Rehabilitation experience desired

• Training and postgraduate qualifications as a Geriatrician

• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible to apply for Provisional Vocational Registration.

• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

The appointee will be involved in teaching, continuing medical education, and quality improvement. A commitment to customer focus, service development and teamwork is essential.

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact Andrea Coxhead, Operations Manager email Andrea.Coxhead@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: Open until filled

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!