Consultant Dermatologist

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Waikato

TARANAKI WHANUI HE ROHE ORANGA - TARANAKI TOGETHER, A HEALTHY COMMUNITY

Te Kaupapa – Mission
Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no other
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.
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E PĀ ANA KI A TATOU - ABOUT US

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

• A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
• Access to clinical training and education
• Up to date facilities, Have a look at
• Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml
• Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
• Professional development

Permanent, Part or Full Time - 0.8-1.0FTE
The successful applicant will join a department of ten Consultant Physicians who have subspecialty interests in General Medicine, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Renal and Rheumatology.
The Department of Medicine has a strong track record with education and training, and the successful incumbent will be expected to participate and contribute to the department’s CME activities, including basic & advanced trainee registrar teaching, audit and medical student teaching.
As a Specialist Physician in Dermatology you will work as the Lead Dermatologist with support from Paediatric Dermatology, Locum Dermatologists and Medical Officer Specialist Scale with a Dermatology interest and Dermatology Nurses in the Whanau & Communities Group.
You will provide clinical services that include outpatient, community assessment and management of people requiring specialist dermatology care, and community-based support services. Clinics are provided in New Plymouth and Hawera. Strong clinical liaison with other surgical specialist such as General Surgery, ENT and Ophthalmology and non-surgical departments such as Paediatrics and the full range of medical specialties will be maintained.
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