Lead diabetes care services across Waikato and drive service development

Consultant Diabetes Specialist- Waikato

Waikato Hospital, Hamilton- Permanent, Flexible FTE

Make a difference in diabetes care

Join a collaborative and well-supported team

Contribute to research, teaching and service 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.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference as part of a service dedicated to delivering excellent diabetes care across the Waikato region.

We are seeking a Consultant Diabetes Specialist to join our progressive and well-established team at Waikato Hospital. This a permanent role (part time considered) offers a rewarding mix of outpatient and regional service delivery and opportunities to contribute to service development. There may be an opportunity to also work within another service to increase FTE. You will be well supported by a strong culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.

You will be supported by a strong culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Patient care, education, and research are equally valued, and you will work alongside colleagues committed to achieving the best outcomes for the communities we serve.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide highquality specialist diabetes care across outpatient and regional settings
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary teambased care and service development
  • Support education for patients, whānau (family), and healthcare partners
  • Participate in inpatient diabetes consults as required
  • Engage in quality improvement, research, and teaching activities

The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the ASMS agreement. Additional benefits include kiwisaver contributions (if eligible), professional development, wellbeing support, and access to a range of Health New Zealand staff benefits and national discount programmes.

About the Team/Service

Waikato Hospital is home to one of New Zealands largest diabetes services, providing care to patients in partnership with general practice, and secondary care teams. The service includes:

  • Diabetes in Pregnancy
  • High Risk Foot
  • Inpatient Diabetes Team
  • Insulin Pump Services
  • Youth and Young Adults

The Diabetes Service operates across the Waikato region, delivering specialist care to a population of more than 500,000.

You will join:

  • 6 Consultant Diabetes Specialists
  • 2 Registrars
  • An experienced and dedicated nursing and allied health team including two nurse practitioners and 15 nurse specialists

The service also hosts a busy clinical research unit involved in studies of emerging and novel therapies.

As a teaching hospital and a campus of the University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and, the University of Waikato Graduate School of Medicine, Waikato Hospital offers opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.

About You

You will be a qualified Consultant Diabetes Specialist who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team and:

  • Be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
  • Hold a current driver licence
  • Demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence, education and service development
  • Be available to start the role as soon as possible
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