Consultant Rheumatologist

Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury (Timaru Hospital)

South Island - New Zealand

Options for Permanent, Fixed Term, Locum - Part Time or Full Time Hours

You care for patients across some of the most complex and meaningful moments in medicine. Now it's time to find the same depth, balance and professional satisfaction in your own career.

Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury is recruiting a Consultant Rheumatologist to join the Medicine Department at Timaru Hospital. Located midway between Christchurch and Dunedin in the South Island of New Zealand, the district of South Canterbury is centrally located and an easy place to live and work, with instant access to an array of outdoor activities and is in close proximity to International Airports

About the Role

The Rheumatology position is an excellent opportunity to lead and shape rheumatology services within the region.  The Rheumatology Departments at Southern and Canterbury provide collegial support and aid integration within the wider Rheumatology community. 

As a Consultant Rheumatologist, you will:

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with a wide range of rheumatological conditions.
• Liaise with General Physicians and other medical specialists caring for acute inpatients with rheumatological disorders.
• Conduct scheduled outpatient clinics efficiently and in accordance with service standards.
• Build a rapport with patients and ensure informed consent is obtained by discussing treatment options, expected outcomes and potential risks.
• Work closely with primary care across the district including GPs and CNSs who are integral members of the service delivery team

The service is supported by an experienced Specialist Rheumatology Nurse.  There is outstanding access to the Departments of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics and Pharmacy; Pharmacists are experienced in assisting with specialist medication access and can help support funding applications to  Pharmac. Day Ward infusions, full respiratory function testing, and diagnostic radiology services are on site with in person Radiologist support.

If a Full-Time position is desired, there is opportunity to include an additional part-time component of General Medicine/Internal Medicine to this appointment, (i.e. involving inpatient work and on-call responsibilities, with any such details to be negotiated). This could effectively create a full-time post if so desired.

Flexible rostering arrangements are feasible within this role to facilitate work within the Private Sector or interdistrict work.

Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury is responsible for the delivery of services throughout the South Canterbury region and Timaru Hospital (131 beds) serves a district population of approximately 65,000. This General Hospital Facility, provides our local community with critical 24/7 services;  ED, ICU/CCU, General, Orthopaedic,  ENT Surgery, O&G, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Oncology & Palliative Care, Internal Medicine and Paediatrics.  The Department of Medicine has local subspecialists in Respiratory, Nephrology, Cardiology and Gastroenterology which allows for seamless care integration across disciplines. 

Integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share in these core values, please come and join us.

Why Timaru and the South Canterbury region?

We are the best big little city you will find, located on the coast (Caroline Bay), with the majestic Southern Alps in the back-ground.  Timaru is an easy place to live, is family friendly and has easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, and hiking tracks.

Free parking and an easy commute to work really helps with true work life balance! 

Medical Council Registration 

Please be aware, if you are an overseas candidate the Medical Council of New Zealand requires primary source verification of your qualifications to be undertaken using the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates' Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (ECFMG's EPIC) service. Being certified through EPIC is compulsory and we therefore recommend applicants register their professional credentials with EPIC at the time of applying for this vacancy. 

https://epic.ecfmgepic.org/Registration.aspx 

Please visit the NZMC website for more details about this and the other requirements needed to meetNZ Vocational Scope Registration.

Enquiries and Application Process 

If you would like to discuss this role and or living in Timaru before you apply, please contact Agatha Chen Agatha.Chen@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/careers