Consultant Geriatrician
British Medical Journal
- Northland
- Permanent
- Full-time
Like more space, and more to do on your days off - or less. In New Zealand, you've got nature at your fingertips, a team you can count on and a warm welcome. We've got it all covered at Health New Zealand.As a Consultant Geriatrician, you're already making a difference every day, in the lives of patients, their loved ones and the wider communities who benefit from your expertise. We're looking to fill multiple roles nationwide and offering you the unique opportunity to make a difference, somewhere different.You'll provide the highest-quality medical care, surrounded by world-leading technology. Our multi-disciplinary teams work together to drive positive change to improve healthcare outcomes for our communities.About the Consultant Geriatrician roleThis position is a replacement post in a department which provides health care for older people and includes acute inpatient frailty beds, rehabilitation, orthogeriatrics, and specialty outpatient clinics (including Parkinson's , dementia and perioperative medicine).This is a full-time, permanent position and works during the normal hours of work between 8.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday. On call is not currently part of this role. There are opportunities to participate in the General Medicine or Stroke roster if you are appropriately qualified, but this is currently not a requirement of the role.Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.We want candidates with a real enthusiasm for teaching who are team players committed to improving and developing services to meet the population need with a passion for the delivery of equitable healthcare.Where you could workTe Tai Tokerau, NorthlandBased at Whangārei Hospital, this position for a Specialist Physician in Geriatric Medicine is part of a service which provides health care for Older People across Northland. The region covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres with a growing population of more than 190,000.Our team are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Geriatrician to join our growing team of 5.5FTE SMOs. We have been developing and expanding our service to meet the needs of the rapidly growing older population of Northland, aiming to provide better care for the frail elderly across both hospital and community settings.This additional role is based at Whangārei Hospital which is a 250-bed district hospital with all major specialties. We have 10-12 Acute Care of the Elderly beds (ACE) with a full multidisciplinary team and provide an ACE service in ED to rapidly assess, and if possible, prevent admission. We also have a 30 bed Assessment and Rehabilitation ward (which includes a 10 bed Acute Stroke Unit).We provide outpatient clinics on five sites across Northland as well as inpatient orthogeriatric services, fracture liaison and perioperative services.The service is well supported by community rehabilitation teams, a region-wide needs assessment service and Gerontology nurse specialists.At present we are enhancing our orthogeriatric service and developing early supported discharge. We are also looking to improve our dementia and rehabilitation services. Any subspecialty interests and expertise are very welcome and can be accommodated.As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" has excellent schools, affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a vast range of recreational activities. We are just two hours' drive from the international hub of Auckland. As a region Northland is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle, take a peek at the following websites andAbout Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand is the Government organisation that provides publicly-funded universal health care to 5 million Kiwis. We manage all health services provided in New Zealand, including hospital and specialist services, and primary and community care.We recruit across 19 unique districts within the country, developing and implementing plans based on local needs to improve the health and well-being of our communities.We are dedicated to building a team that thrives on diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds. Our commitment is to both representing and ensuring that every voice is heard, and valued, and contributes to our dynamic and inclusive culture.If you're interested in working in other areas of New Zealand, please contact please contact Jenny Marinis, at Jenny.Marinis@tas.health.nzRegistration informationAll applicants should be eligible or able to achieve eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. We also welcome applications from Advanced Trainees in Geriatric Medicine who are due to complete their training within six months. For more information about the MCNZ registration process, please visitHelping you make the moveOur Candidate Support Team provides one-to-one personalised support throughout your journey to your new home in New Zealand. This includes help with visas and immigration, and, if you're interested in working elsewhere in New Zealand, matching you to a role in an area of the country that best suits your lifestyle.If you're interested in working in other areas of New Zealand, please contact please contact Jenny Marinis, atThe Candidate Support Team also offers relocation, and settlement support once you're ready to move here and start your role.Join us in paradise - apply now!If you're ready to be part of an innovative, progressive, and passionate team while exploring all that our country has to offer, we have the role for you - providing you with the best of both worlds.It's never been easier to start a new adventure - and we have a team to help you every step of the way.Come on over to New Zealand, and make a difference, somewhere different.