Nephrologist and General Medicine Consultant Opportunity in Bay of Plenty

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

About the Role

Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are investing in the development of Renal services to support people living with renal disease across the Bay of Plenty. This includes establishment of a dedicated Renal service multidisciplinary team and the commissioning of additional haemodialysis capacity both in Tauranga and at Whakatāne.

Currently there are four Physicians working across renal and acute general medicine and we are now recruiting two more SMOs to join the service. These roles will share cover of two acute general medical inpatient teams (1:3) and have dedicated non-acute time for sub-speciality nephrology service delivery. The roles cover both Tauranga and Whakatāne as well as linking with wider renal services across Te Manawa Taki (Midland) region.

About You

We are looking for a high calibre clinician with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills and an interest in developing renal services across the district.

An understanding and experience in Māori Health and the growing ethnic diversity in the region would be beneficial.

Key requirements include the ability to work with, and when necessary, lead, multidisciplinary teams. They must be committed to patient safety and good clinical governance. In addition, we seek an individual who has the skills to foster a learning culture across undergraduate and postgraduate staff, with the support of the Bay of Plenty clinical school and the University of Auckland. The school also provides clinical research opportunities.

About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

The Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Our Benefits

Access to ongoing in-house professional development

Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)

Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!

Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team

Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Discounts (with local businesses)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of our CV for consideration.

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