General Physician - Expression of Interest
Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
General Physician
Timaru Hospital - South Island, New Zealand
Options for Permanent, Full and PartTime
GeneralMedicine Department at Timaru Hospital
Currently we are a team of nineinternal medicine specialist, with some of the team having an additionalsub-specialty qualification or interest, that currently includes Neurology,Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Nephrology & Cardiology.
This allows for each member ofthe team to practice, or upskill if needed, in an area of their interest.This we believe adds to job satisfaction, as well as delivering a valuableadditional service to the community.
We also have a unique part time model,that enables part timers to take their time off in blocks of weeks, instead ofdays.
We are keen to expand the rangeand depth of these services and are looking for people, who in addition totheir internal medicine and acute medicine skills, might like to practice orupskill in internal medicine subspecialities like gastroenterology,endocrinology(diabetes), rheumatology, cardiology, haematology or similar.
Equally if you have an additionalinterest in Geriatric Medicine, we have opportunities that may suit.
Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury
Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury is responsible for thedelivery of services throughout the South Canterbury region and Timaru Hospital (131beds) serves a district population of approximately 50,000 based in a GeneralHospital Facility, (which has just commenced a significant refurbishmentprogramme), providing our local community with such critical 24 / 7 services asA&E, ICU / CCU, General, Orthopaedic, & ENT Surgery, O&G, Psychiatry,Paediatrics, Geriatrics, Oncology & Palliative Care, plus of courseInternal Medicine.
Integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellenceare at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we knowa diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patientsand communities.
If you share in these core values and bring them into everyaspect of your patient care.
Living in SouthCanterbury
South Canterbury offers a lifestyleopportunity second to none : this is an easy place to live, family friendly,known to have one of the lowest crime rates in NZ, with instant access to anastounding array of outdoor activities - one of New Zealand's top ten ratedbeaches, a number of ski fields with both learner and advanced slopes, lakesand mountains (the iconic McKenzie Country’ is on our doorstep).
When it comes to public amenities youare spoilt for choice with multiple golf courses, modern aquatic / gym facilityand an excellent array of sporting venues.
The climate is great : hot summers,crisp winters, there is no such thing as a long commute to work, greatproperties, including lifestyle blocks, are still relatively affordable by NZstandards and primary and secondary educational facilities are superb with twointernationally renowned Universities within two hours’ drive.
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Medical CouncilRegistration
Please be aware, if you are anoverseas candidate that the Medical Council of New Zealand requires primarysource verification of your qualifications to be undertaken usingthe Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates’ ElectronicPortfolio of International Credentials (ECFMG’s EPIC) service.
Beingcertified through EPIC is compulsory and we therefore recommend that applicantshave registered their professional credentials with EPIC at time of applyingfor this vacancy.
https : / / epic.ecfmgepic.org / Registration.aspx
Please visit the NZMC website formore details about this and the other requirements needed to be met towardgaining NZ Registration.
Enquires andApplication Process
Please apply for this vacancy onlineathttps : / / scdhb.careercentre.net.nz
If you would like to discuss this role and orliving in Timaru before you apply, please contact Catherine Robertson on [email protected]
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