Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon

Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon

We are looking for a Spinal Surgeon to join a fabulous department in Whangarei Hospital. This is for a permanent position based in Whangārei, with travel as required to our rural in the mid and far north regions. You will be part of a well-supported collegial Department with nine other Senior Consultants and eight Registrars, including three Trainees and four House Officers.

The role includes supervision of acute operating lists both spinal and general orthopaedic; leading ward rounds, clinics, elective operating (particularly spines), on call duties within the SMO team and involvement in audit; teaching, undertaking research and participating in continuing professional development.

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.

To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in an Orthopaedic Surgery vocational scope of practice. For more information about the MCNZ registration process, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz

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.

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on nl-smo.jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.