Medical Registrar - Renal Advanced Trainee - 2027 Training Year

• Hawkes Bay Hospital - Medical Registrar - Renal Advanced Trainee
• Permanent, Full-time, Rostered and Rotating Shifts
• Minimum 6 month or 12 month placements

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

We are seeking a Medical Registrar Advanced Trainee in Renal looking to further your training by joining our Medical Department at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. The 2027 training year commences on 1 February 2027, with mid-year intake on 2 August 2027.

We are accredited to support one RACP Advanced Trainee in Renal Medicine for up to 12 months. You will be working alongside 4 Renal Physicians, and a strong multi-disciplinary team. There are 2 renal registrar positions one being filled by a basic trainee or general medical advanced trainee.

Your training will include inpatient renal medicine, community dialysis, and outpatient clinics managing Chronic Kidney Disease, Transplant, and Dialysis, with outreach clinic opportunities in Wairoa. Our transplant referral centre is Wellington, but post-transplant care after the perioperative period is done locally.

As a regional hospital, your afterhours work will be in Acute General Medicine. There is opportunity to extend your training time in Hawkes Bay by rotating through other accredited medical registrar roles.
 

About the Team/Service/Location

The wider Medical Department comprises nine ward-based teams and includes 28 dual-trained Internal Medicine Physicians, 25 Registrars, 15 House Officers, and support from Trainee Interns.

We foster a collaborative, supportive and collegial work environment. Our current rotations include Cardiology, Respiratory, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Medicine (with Neurology and Older Peoples Health), Renal, as well as outpatient-based rotations in Medical Oncology and Haematology.

Health NZ - Hawkes Bay provides healthcare services to a population of approximately 180,000 people across the region. Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital is the principal acute hospital and specialist service provider, supported by smaller satellite facilities in Central Hawkes Bay, Napier, and Wairoa.

Located in Hastings, Hawkes Bay Hospital is a 400 bed secondary level public hospital delivering both acute and elective care across a broad range of medical and surgical specialties, including paediatrics and obstetrics & gynaecology. We are supported by a strong regional ICU and flight team with tertiary support for cardiac intervention, cardiothoracic surgery, plastics and neurosurgery from Wellington, ensuring comprehensive care.

Hawkes Bay offers an outstanding worklife balance, with a sunny climate, beautiful beaches, and exceptional outdoor recreation, including over 100km of walking and cycling trails. The region boasts excellent schools, easy access to mountains and skiing, and a vibrant lifestyle enriched by outstanding food, renowned wineries, and a welcoming community. For more information about living and working in Hawkes Bay, click HERE

About you

• Youre a Resident Medical Officer (RMO)
• You are registered as an Advanced Trainee with the Royal Australian College of Physicians, or expecting to become so in 2027
• You have either commenced Renal Advanced training in another location, or are interested in commencing your first year of Renal Advanced Training with us in Hawkes Bay
• You are registered or eligible for general registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. We foster a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled persons, and rainbow communities, recognising the strength diversity brings to our organisation and communities.

How to Apply

To review the run description, click HERE. To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. We encourage direct contact with the Renal Team to discuss training opportunities, please contact Dr Annie Reynolds, Renal Clinical Lead Annie.Reynolds@hbdhb.govt.nz or for further information contact the RMO Recruitment Consultant on rmo.recruitment@hbdhb.govt.nz. 

Application Requirements

• Cover letter outlining preferred start date and placement
• Current CV, chronological order from primary medical qualification (including locum work and any gaps of more than 3 months)
• Three Reference Request forms, including one from your most recent supervisor, submitted by the closing date to the RMO Recruitment Consultant, email above. Download the Reference Request Form here

Important Dates

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