Oral Medicine Specialist - Hospital & Specialist Dentistry
Do you yearn for a better work-life balance, while still enjoying the prospect to be involved in a stimulating consultant post? New Zealand offers an unrivalled safe haven to work and live: urban opportunities nestled amidst unparalleled natural beauty and friendly, welcoming people.
- Join New Zealand’s largest teaching hospital
- Enjoy the Auckland location - outstanding blend of urban & outdoors lifestyle
- Previous NZ experience not required
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
The Auckland Hospital & Specialist Dentistry Team (HSD), provides hospital-based secondary and tertiary level specialist oral health services for people living in the greater metropolitan Auckland area (1.7 million people). New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland offers access to a mixture of urban, beach and outdoor environments and activities (see Heart of the City); study, work and living (see Auckland for kids) and has access to some of the best schools in the country which, along with the above, makes it an ideal destination for families (see best schools).
A rewarding opportunity has now arisen to join the HSD team as an Oral Medicine Specialist. You will be joining a supportive team of oral medicine consultants and a wider, multidisciplinary team of dedicated dental specialists and dentists. Established over 30 years ago, the oral medicine specialty area in HSD has >3000 (and growing) outpatient visits per year and there are also strong collegial affiliations with local dermatology, rheumatology and haematology/stem cell transplant services. You will also have opportunities for ongoing professional development, as well as the potential for research involvement.
The primary focus of this hospital-based role is the provision of comprehensive consultant-led oral medicine services including: the management of complex oral mucosal and potentially malignant diseases, oral disease occurring as a manifestation of systemic disease (especially with respect to salivary gland disorders) and complex orofacial pain. You will also provide supervision to a non-training oral medicine registrar and dental house officers on rotation.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Dental Council New Zealand as an Oral Medicine Specialist ( https://www.dcnz.org.nz/) You must have an excellent work record, an ability to integrate as part of a team, and a desire for public service.
To make an initial enquiry or request more information about this unique opportunity please contact Anna Dawson, Service Clinical Director, Hospital & Specialist Dentistry via email : Annada@adhb.govt.nz
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This is your chance to join us in Auckland and showcase how your expertise can make a difference. In addition to your salary, there are generous holiday and study leave allowances, continuing professional development disbursements, work-place matched Kiwisaver contributions and professional fee reimbursements.
For further details refer to the Associated Salaried Medical Specialists Multi-Employer Collective Agreement : https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/assets/Whats-happening/What-to-expect/For-the-health-workforce/Employment-relations/Employment-agreements/ASMS-SECA-2023-Signed.pdf
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 Immigration 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.
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.
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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, please contact Kavitha John - Recruitment Consultant at kavithaj@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
