General Medicine Physician

 

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.

 

We are looking for a physician with enthusiasm for providing high quality acute and general medicine care to join our team in one of the ward based teams in our general medical team service. Subspecialty work can be accommodated as part of the position and any specialty will be considered with a preference for Stroke Medicine, Neurology or Geriatric Medicine.

 

Hawke’s Bay has a diverse population of 162,000 people in both urban and remote rural areas. Services are primarily provided at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Hastings which has a 400-bed capacity - one of the largest provincial hospitals in New Zealand.

 

The general medicine department looks after more than 8,000 admissions per year, across 4 medical wards and a 20-bed acute assessment unit. There are currently 8 inpatient medical teams run lead by Physicians with registrar, house officer, and trainee intern (final year medical student) support. The medical department as a whole maintains a strong collegial relationship with a robust education calendar, and comprises more than 40 physicians across a number of specialties. There are currently workstreams dedicated to supporting the improvement of patient outcomes, reviewing models of care, improving patient flow, and addressing inequity in healthcare.

This position is for a Physician with expertise in General Medicine and Stroke Medicine working in the Acute Stroke Service based on Ward B2, a 27-bed general medicine ward that also manages most other neurological inpatients as well as general medical patients. Hawke's Bay Hospital admits around 500 people per annum with stroke or TIA.  There is a 24/7 Regional Telestroke Service provided by Neurologists in Wellington Hospital, that assess all acute stroke patients in ED for potential eligibility for thrombolysis (done on site) or clot retrieval/thrombectomy (requiring air ambulance or helicopter transfer).

In addition to working in the stroke service , the role involves participation in the after-hours General Medicine roster, supervision and education of resident medical staff and students, and supporting the work of the nursing and multidisciplinary teams on the wards.

 

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

 

The successful applicant should have FRACP or equivalent and be registered (or is eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

 

The applicant will have a broad range of skills and be comfortable dealing with the care of undifferentiated presentations to acute medicine. They will be able to provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team, with a commitment to continuous quality improvement. Although the main focus will be ward based care of acute presentations, time for out-patient clinics and service development/innovation will be included.

 

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All direct applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. 

All agency referrals are to be sent to the SMO Recruitment Advisor via email to caroline.kermode@hbdhb.govt.nz.

 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Fiona Thompson, Medical Director - Internal Medicine Head of Department - Medical Subspecialties via email on fiona.thompson@hbdhb.govt.nz.