Gastroenterology Fellow

Gastroenterology Fellow, (Full-time, 12 months fixed term)

·         Combine Auckland lifestyle with outstanding professional growth

·         Leading teaching hospital within supportive, stimulating atmosphere

·         Balance of vibrant urban and active outdoors environments – the choice is yours!

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Te Toka Tumai, Auckland is one of the largest public healthcare providers in New Zealand with four specialist teaching hospitals: Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre, National Women's Health and Starship Children's Health.

An excellent opportunity exists at Te Toka Tumai Auckland within the Gastroenterology department. Demand for Gastroenterology outpatient and endoscopy services is consistently high and therefore we are looking for enthusiastic dynamic doctor to join us. We are seeking a Fellow to join the Department of Gastroenterology to provide clinical duties to the Gastroenterology service at Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre. To develop experience in diagnosis and management of adults with gastrointestinal and general liver conditions with service provision for general endoscopy and clinics.

Fellows participate in clinical audit programmes and contribute to the knowledge of medical, nursing and support staff. The Fellow works on the specialist roster under supervision and there are opportunities for academic study and/or clinical research.

The atmosphere at the Te Toka Tumai is stimulating with a strong academic focus and an organisation-wide commitment to quality and process improvement. The physical environment is modern and spacious, and the equipment and information technology is up to date.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visit )mmigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for more information if you will be needing a Work Visa).

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

The successful candidate should have:

Essential Skills

· Medical practitioner fully registered with the New Zealand Medical Council.

· Postgraduate training in Gastroenterology Part 1 exam for FRACP or equivalent experience and qualifications recognised by NZ Medical Council.

· Minimum of 2 -3 years’ experience in Gastroenterology and endoscopy

Please note you will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please click here.
 

For more information about this role, please contact Dr. Dagmar Hendel , Service Clinical Director, Department of Gastroenterology  on DagmarH@adhb.govt.nz. 

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai. Auckland offers it all – the great outdoors with beaches and mountains, shows and concerts, sports, shopping, wining and dining. It’s a great place to raise children and enjoy and relax when you’re an empty nester. It provides a perfect base for exploring New Zealand generally with excellent national and international flight networks. 

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant at NKaripoth@adhb.govt.nz  to discuss how we can best support your application.

Click here to view details about our recruitment process

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022 that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new “Green List” of occupations – and this position is one of those designated critical positions! Of course, for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information:  Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa  and Immigration NZ Green List Occupations