Location: Wairarapa Hospital

Service: Senior Medical Officer (SMO)

Contract: Part time - permanent

Salary: As per ASMS MECA, & dependant on experience

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

Wairarapa Hospital provides services for a population of approximately 48,000, providing 24-hour acute and elective care in general and orthopaedic surgery, medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, ophthalmology, anaesthetics and paediatrics.

Wairarapa Hospital has a fantastic opportunity for a permanent full time Paediatrician. The successful applicant will be part of a small but committed team, that's works closely with our Paediatric department within our hospital, Actual hours can be agreed to suit the applicant, hospital clinic, and on call requirements. You will be working across our seven bed Paediatric ward and SCBU unit. Our busy and dedicated team make a difference to our patients and their whanau. This is a full time position, with a 1:4 on call cover. Innovative rostering options can be developed to suit individual preferences whilst maintaining the requisite level of cover.

We are committed to clinical excellence in all disciplines; Senior Medical Staff are encouraged to take part in clinical audits and peer reviews to ensure quality clinical care is provided. Clinical co-operation with neighbouring hospitals is encouraged.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Preference will be given to applicants who already hold Vocational Registration
• However applicants must be eligible to apply for Vocational Registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.

This position will work 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE) rostered and rotating.

About the Location

The Wairarapa is a vibrant and culturally diverse region to work, live and play in, with plenty of recreational activities, world class walking and cycling tracks, relatively affordable housing, and beautifully restored historic towns. The region offers New Zealand's premiere shopping and food destinations thanks to its designer boutiques, specialist shops, cafes and restaurants along with award winning vineyards. The Wairarapa region affords that kiwi lifestyle for all members of the family, with quality schools, strong community spirit, great beaches, rivers and mountain ranges, and best of all you won't waste any more time sitting in traffic jams, why? Because we have no traffic issues! This is a place you can truly relax and call home. Wairarapa Hospital, based in Masterton, is very close to other major cities it is a little more than an hour from Palmerston North Airport, Wellington International Airport and Inter-Island ferry connections. Daily rail services link Wellington with Wairarapa towns.

An attractive relocation package including accommodation and travel assistance can be negotiated. Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa also provides ongoing support to staff with further education and learning opportunities.

Learn more about living in the fabulous Wairarapa

How to Apply

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 leeann.campbell@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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