General Surgeon

**The department of General Surgery at Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral is expanding, which means we have exciting new opportunities to join our team **We are an enthusiastic department of seven general surgeons, looking to expand with the addition of an eighth surgeon.

Our workload is very broad encompassing the full range of acute and elective general surgery, with particular emphasis on breast and endocrine surgery, gastrointestinal surgery including endoscopy, mínimal access and laparoscopic surgery, surgical oncology, trauma, and vascular surgery.

Surgical oncology is practiced in conjunction and with close collaboration with the Regional Oncology Service (including medical oncology and radiotherapy) based on campus. This latter service covers the lower central North Island. We have an excellent service from and rapport with Emergency Department, anaesthetic and ICU, pathology and laboratory services, and a full range of radiology/ imaging including interventional radiology, duplex, MRI, and nuclear medicine. Site redevelopment is at the due for completion with an addition of 4 new operating theaters.

**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

**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 would like to know more about MidCentral and our region please click here.

The appointment will initially be on a fulltime basis. To be eligible for this role you must hold or be eligible to hold vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.

If you would like more information, or to have a confidential chat about the position. Please reach out to Denella Statham - Recruitment Specialist