Chief Registrars Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Palmerston North Hospital [New Zealand]

 

Start date: 29 January 2024

This role is advertised as part of National Recruitment, current vacancies will continue to be advertised.

Our Organistation

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated senior (RANZCOG trainee) with an interest in leadership and management to join Palmerston North Hospital as chief registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Main duties of the chief registrar
This appointment includes full clinical responsibilities in a Senior O&G Registrar position with participation in the on call rota.

Specifics of the clinical component of the role can be tailored to the applicant to assist them in their career aspirations and completion of RANZCOG advance training modules and opportunities to teach and supervise junior staff.

This is a fully supported role. The main administration responsibilities relate to collaboration with RMOs, senior clinicians (including the Clinical Executive, Medical Lead of Women’s Health, the supervisor of training and the Chief Medical Officer) the gynaecology charge nurses and the midwifery manager as well as the cluster’s Operations Executive and the MAU. It is a Junior Clinical Leadership position and as such provides a unique introduction to clinical governance, service organizational issues and workforce management (including day to day management of the RMO rosters).

About the department
Our unit provides exposure to advanced laparoscopic surgery, colposcopy, outpatient hysteroscopy, urogynaecology, high risk pregnancy, labour ward management and obstetric ultrasound. Options for audit and research are available.

Come and join us

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.

The MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you’ll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”

Or

Send your application to:
Lindy Chivell, Recruitment Officer
Medical Administration Unit
Private Bag 11036
Palmerston North
Ph: + 64 6 350 8828
Fax: + 64 6 350 8627

For further information about the position please contact:
Lindy Chivell (RMO Recruiter) on +64(0)63508828 or lindy.chivell@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.

MidCentral requires ALL employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the first booster vaccination). We will not accept applications that do not meet this criteria.

Some positions are defined as a Core Children’s worker under the Children’s Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.

 

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