Paediatric Fellow

• Gisborne Hospital
• Rostered & Varied Hours
• 12-months Fixed-Term

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

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is pleased to open applications for a General Paediatric Fellow in our Paediatric Department here at Gisborne Hospital, Tairāwhiti.  This is a 12 month fixed term position, however placements for less than this duration will also be considered.

Our vision is “Working together for a Healthier Tairāwhiti” so this means you will enjoy contributing to a supportive team environment with our highly experienced and committed Paediatricians, as well as House Officers and the many other multi-disciplinary teams and departments.

The suitable candidate will have completed both the written and clinical FRACP examinations in Paediatrics and be within 18 months of completing advanced training in paediatrics. The clinical attachment in Gisborne is accredited for 6 months of rural training and 6 months non-core training. It is also accredited for 6 months of the developmental/community component of General Paediatric training.

The Fellow will function as a junior consultant under specialist paediatrician supervision at all times.  They will carry out their own outpatient clinics, ward rounds and on-calls as the lead doctor with a specialist paediatrician available and supporting them at all times.

Position Description | Paediatric Fellow

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Fellow will be responsible for paediatric and neonatal assessment and treatment of both inpatients and outpatients under his/her care to a secondary specialist level.  The on-call roster is 1:6, with the trainee included on the SMO roster. The Fellow will be exposed to Level 2 neonatal practice and be involved in the care of infants 32 weeks and above, and the stabilisation and transfer of unwell neonates or those <32 weeks.

Our focus is on your learning. We have an active educational program within the department and you will be part of preparing teaching for colleagues and junior staff.  There is dedicated non-clinical time to allow the fellow to achieve this along with dedicated time for self-directed learning – e.g. SIM training. We also encourage the fellow to attend training courses during their time here (e.g. Griffiths training, ADOS, APLS).

Finally, in addition to the outpatient based care delivery, for those fellows interested in outreach medicine there are opportunities to participate in outreach clinics to our rural communities and the Rheumatic Heart Disease screening program.

Gisborne Hospital, a 110 bed acute care hospital which serves a wide geographical area, Tairāwhiti, extending up the East Cape of New Zealand, creating enormous scope and variety in the work available to an enthusiastic registrar. Providing healthcare to a population of 54,000, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is well supported locally by comprehensive surgical services and has a full range of diagnostic facilities on site including a new MRI scanner and CT scanner. We have strong ties with our tertiary referral centre in Waikato.

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.  

Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne please follow the link below:

https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/gisborne/

About you

·         Suitable for Resident Medical Officers PGY3 and above.

·         Applicants must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

·         You will need to be a NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or have an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ.  For more information on visa requirements please visit the Immigration NZ website 

·         Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

·         Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working at Health New Zealand

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.  

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal and should include an up to date CV with 3x references. If you have any questions about the role, please contact, Shaun Grant (Head of Department) 021 138 3303 or email shaun.grant@tdh.org.nz. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.