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Dunedin Hospital

• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
• An extensive basic training programme
• Opportunity to live in a vibrant and scenic city with fantastic outdoor opportunities at your doorstep
• Salary Band – $128,338 - $240,440 + Kiwisaver

Mō te tūranga | About the role
You will be part of a team working across a range of RACP accredited runs for both Basic and Advanced Training, which include:

• General Medicine
• Cardiology (includes one Fellow position
• Renal
• Endocrinology
• Oncology
• Respiratory
• Haematology
• Gastroenterology
• Rheumatology
• Older People’s Health
• Neurology
• ICU

An extensive basic training programme designed to provide quality examination support, resulting in good FRACP pass rates. Examples of the support on offer include access to the Dunedin written and clinical courses, regular study groups, case preparation, and Saturday morning clinical sessions.

The best of both the clinical and academic worlds through extensive links to the University of Otago’s Dunedin School of Medicine. Working closely with consultants, employed by both the School of Medicine and Te Whatu Ora Southern you will have opportunities to link in with those at the forefront of research and/or teaching.

In a department that has a strong academic presence, opportunities for successful candidates will be far and wide, and will involve the ability to undertake research as part of training

Mōu ake | About you
Our ideal candidate will have:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council’s website at www.mcnz.org.nz
• You will be training towards a career as a Physcian or wanting to gain experience in adult medicine towards a relevant career such as General Practice, Rural Hospital Medicine, Emergency or Intensive Care
• We are interested in hearing from RMOs with a minimum of two years’ post qualification experience and who possess a keen interest in General Medicine.
• Advanced Trainees must have passed the FRACP and be deemed by the RACP as having advanced into this category of training.

If you are applying for an advanced training position, we recommend contacting the department of interest directly as well.
It is requirement of the NZ Medical Council that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing.

Painga | Benefits

• Regular educational opportunities, including the Medicine Grand Round, sub-speciality Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs, radiology meetings, cardiology teaching and Clinical Audit Meetings
• Regular opportunities for those interested in teaching through sessions with medical students.
• Free meals when on duty
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to range of retail discounts

Mō mātou | About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Utu whānui |Salary range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association & Health New Zealand RMO Collective Agreement 18 June 2024 – 31 July 2026 (NZRDA MECA) and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand and Te Whau Ora Health New Zealand RMO Collective Agreement 14 February 2024 – 28 February 2026 (the STONZ SECA) and the salary will fall between $127,338 - $240,440 dependant on relevant experience.

Rā mōnehu |Closing Date: open
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei | Apply now
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
For further information please email Deborah Mc Donald deb.mcdonald@southerndhb.govt.nz

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > Success Factors

Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting