Orthopaedic Surgeon

**Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | MidCentral are expanding our Orthopaedic Department and we are looking for a mix of advanced surgical interests and skill. If you are looking for a collegial environment in a region of NZ that offers the perfect blend of work, rest and play then MidCentral might be the place for you**

**We are interested in hearing from surgeons with an interest and/or sub-specialty in spinal surgery, hand surgery, and complex joint replacement and joint revision surgery skills**. In addition, you will be able and willing to provide service in general Orthopaedic and trauma surgery. You will partake in the general on-call roster and will contribute to management of trauma and other acute Orthopaedic presentations. Due to the high demand, you will be involved in the provision of primary knee and hip joint replacement services to the Manawatū community. If desired, you could also participate in delivering services in the private sector.

The spine service will be management of trauma, decompression and stabilisation of the spine surgery. If you are interested in tertiary spine surgery, you will be able to liaise and coordinate the management with tertiary institutes.

You would be one of seven Orthopaedic Specialists. There is also a Medical Officer, 9 Registrars (two are on the national training program) and House Officers.

**What can we offer you?**
- A diverse, dynamic and collegial team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Six weeks annual leave per annum
- 10 paid days per annum available for continued medical education including a generous allowance towards costs of course and travel

**Our team actively encourage work life balance and the MidCentral Region is ideally situated for those who like to work, rest and play** - beaches close by, ski fields and wineries just up the road, stunning scenery with loads of hiking tracks including Te Arapuke mountain bike track. Our region also offers excellent schools and a local university.

If you are interested in making the move to MidCentral - check out our careers site. We have loads of information about the region, Palmerston North hospital and more

Applicants must hold FRACS Orthopaedic or equivalent and be eligible for vocational registration in Orthopaedic Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

For further information contact, SMO Recruitment Specialist or +64 6 350 8849