• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Dermatology
• Permanent, Part-time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• Why work anywhere else!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Dermatologist, you will provide clinical services that include outpatient, community assessment and management of people requiring specialist dermatology care, and community-based support services.

This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career, enjoy the benefits of a fantastic region and achieve a desirable work life balance.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will work with another Dermatologist, Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist and Dermatology Nurses within the Specialist & Community Services Group.

Clinics are provided in Hastings, Napier, Wairoa and Waipukurau. 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.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

Applicants must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand as a Specialist and hold appropriate specialist qualifications in Dermatology, such as being a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or equivalent.

You will have the following skills and attributes:

• You will be proficient in the full range of medical dermatology, including some paediatric dermatology, patch-testing, photo-dermatology, tele-dermatology, simple cutaneous surgery and management of skin cancer
• You will be enthusiastic about empowering the patient, their whānau and healthcare providers to look after their skin in health and disease, liaising with primary and other secondary care services to provide equitable access and patient-centred care

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact contact Sabine Sommer, Consultant Dermatologist at sabine.sommer@hbdhb.gov.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.