Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Senior Medical Officer
Waikato District Health Board
New Zealand
Permanent
Full-time
2 months ago
Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital - Hamilton, New ZealandThe details: Permanent Full time – 40 hours per weekSalary details: as per MECABe part of the national transformation in healthBe part of a high performing Women’s and Children’s Health whanauSupportive multi-disciplinary team environmentTe whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityWe are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join our dedicated team in Women’s and Children’s Health. A commitment to patient centred care and multi-disciplinary team-work is essential. Applicants must be both flexible in their approach and be willing to contribute positively to the service with particular focus on elective services. The applicant must be eligible for medical registration in New Zealand.Key responsibilities of the role:Ward rounds and ward workOutpatient clinicsPre-theatre assessments and operation listsOn-call dutiesMulti-disciplinary meetings, case conferences and reviewsto view the position description.(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)Ko o tatou painga | Our BenefitsWe provide a high quality and equitable obstetric and gynaecology service for women accessing care through Waikato district facilitiesWe engage the registrars and Senior House Officers to learn in a collegial and supportive environmentEnsure an annual clinical audit plan is implemented to provide evidence of improvement and good patient outcomeReview and monitor progress through the use of key quality indicators/ performance indicators and take action to improve as neededReceive patient feedback - national inpatient survey, complaints, feedback cards, compliments and act on areas where improvement requiredSupport the strategic quality objectives within their area of responsibilityMōu | About youSkills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:Vocational registration in a Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialityRegistration with the Medical Council of New Zealand with scope of practiceA practising certificate with the Medical Council of New ZealandProfessional indemnity insuranceSatisfactory check as per the Children’s ActExperience in building and sustaining collaborative working relationships in a high-pressure environment to enable and deliver effective change management.Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to negotiate, resolve conflict and positively influence and motivate othersMō tātou Ratonga | About our ServiceAt Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato we have been on an incredible journey to become the best Women’s and Children’s Health Service in New Zealand. We want you to join us as a Senior Medical officer to further improve our high performing service. Every day you will have the chance to improve the health outcomes of our wahine and pepi/ tamariki and whanau, while developing your skills and expertise along the way. We are offering you the opportunity to balance a rewarding career with the great lifestyle you have always dreamed about.Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, WaikatoLocated in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please .
As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose
We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact Operations Coordinator - Women's and Children's Health -Closing date: Open until filledNau mai haere mai - Come join the team!
