Gastroenterology Locum

**Where you’ll be working**: Waikato Hospital, New Zealand

**The details**: Fixed Term - Flexible hours up to 1 FTE - Rostered

**Salary details**: As per ASMS MECA

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

Applications are invited for a 18 month Fixed term, flexible FTE [up to 1 FTE] Specialist Gastroenterologist. This position is available immediately. The successful appointee will preferably have a broad range of Gastroenterology experience and training, however newly qualified SMO are also encouraged to apply.

**Click here **to view the position description.**
- (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)_

**Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service**

The current team consists of 9 Gastroenterologists, Specialists Nurses in Hepatology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease and two Nurse Endoscopists. We serve as tertiary referral centre for wide range of liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease and interventional endoscopy procedures. We have three advanced trainees as part of the national training scheme. There is emphasis on ongoing development of services to meet the needs of our patients. A commitment to customer focus, service development and teamwork are essential.

**Mōu | About you**

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

- The possession of specific clinical skills in endoscopic procedures is essential
- Applicants must be registered with the New Zealand Medical Council (or have qualification that are immediately registerable and have appropriate postgraduate qualifications
- The appointee will be involved in teaching, continuing medical education and quality improvement.
- There is emphasis on ongoing development of services to meet the needs of our patients
- A commitment to customer focus, service development and teamwork are essential

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

**Te iwi Ngakaunui - People at Heart**
- Whakamana - Give and earn respect
- Whakaronga - Listen to me; Talk to me
- Mauri Pai - Fair play
- Whakapakari - Growing the good
- Kotahitanga - Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

Here at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients - directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

**He aha Waikato**

Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Māori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand’s largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton’s vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

Learn more about living in the mighty Waikato **here**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

**Closing date: Open until filled**

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