General Surgeon

3 weeks ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**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.
**About the role**:
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 are the region's preferred provider for oesophago-gastric cancer resection. We have an excellent service from and rapport with the 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 due for completion with an addition of 4 new operating theaters.

The successful applicant will participate in the on-call roster for acute general surgery, have a relatively broad elective general surgical repertoire as well as a subspecialty interest.

**We are interested in hearing from surgeons with**:

- **Breast subspecialty, ideally possessing a formal post-fellowship accreditation in breast surgery**:

- **Upper GI subspecialty, ideally possessing a formal post-fellowship accreditation in oesophago-gastric surgery**

Active supervision and teaching of several advanced general surgical trainees rotated from the RACS National Training Scheme as well as basic trainees/ registrars and senior house officers is expected.

**About our organisation**:
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua - MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay. Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

**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

**About our region**:
**Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.** The region includes the charming towns of Feilding, Kimbolton, Āpiti, Himatangi Beach, Linton and Ashhurst to name a few, and at the centre of it all is the city of Palmerston North, the lively, multi-cultural heart of Manawatū. Over 120,000 people choose to call Manawatū home, and with a diverse landscape like this it's easy to see why

It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance.
Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes - Massey University and the International Pacific College.

**Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here**: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz). Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

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

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