Paediatrician - Tauranga Hospital

• Tauranga Hospital
• Full time fixed-term position (Maternity cover)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Tauranga Hospital is pleased to offer a fixed term Consultant Paediatrician position, until January 2027.  The position is for a full time General Paediatrician in a secondary centre. 

The job involves an equal share of the on-call roster, covering General Paediatrics and SCBU level 2 neonates. There are currently 10 Paediatricians and 2 fellows on the Consultant call roster. There are always 2 Senior staff on call, so you will be well supported, with an average call frequency of around 1 in 7. Outpatient responsibilities include 3 clinics per week.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

We have a 23-bed inpatient ward, and 13 bed SCBU.
Junior staffing cover is provided by 9 SHOs or Junior Registrars, and the 2 Senior Registrars.

About you

• Applicants should hold FRACP in General Paediatrics. It would be an ideal post for a junior consultant to gain valuable experience in a busy but enthusiastic and supportive department.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday November 1st.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact BOP-SMORecruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz