Obstetrics and Gynaecology SMO - Tauranga

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty

Full-time or Part-time Considered
Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty
Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is seeking to appoint Consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in a secondary care setting at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty. This permanent full time or part time position will suit a Generalist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with an interest in Obstetrics.
Applications are invited from consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and Advanced Trainees in their final year of training.
The post involves an equal share of the on-call roster, covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The current average call frequency is 1:9 with split weekends. Outpatient/Daytime responsibilities include Antenatal clinics, Gynaecology and colposcopy clinics and Theatre when not on call. Cover is provided by 8 Registrars and 4 SHO’s on a common roster with a requirement to participate in teaching, service development and clinical governance.
We have a 21-bed inpatient maternity ward, 7 delivery rooms and 12 bed SCBU. Gynaecology is on a shared surgical ward.
Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty covers a population of over 150,000 with the total population covered by the Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty being over 230,000. There is also a second secondary care hospital at Whakatāne. The city boasts some of New Zealand’s best beaches, an unsurpassed coastal lifestyle, and easy access to the Coromandel peninsula, the Lakes district and the Central Volcanic Plateau.
Our department takes great pride in our collegial and supportive work environment.
Applicants should hold FRANZCOG or equivalent. A subspecialty interest is desirable but not essential. It would be an ideal post for a junior consultant to gain valuable experience in a busy but enthusiastic and supportive department.

ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE MADE ONLINE – IF YOU WISH TO DISCUSS THE POSITION PLEASE CONTACT DR MICHAEL JOHN - MEDICAL LEADER OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY ON 021 227 3338

Our values of Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence are at the centre of everything we do. We are looking for someone who demonstrates, exudes and embeds behaviours consistent with our Manaakitanga values as well as the above skills and experience.
Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Please refer the Job description for details