General Physician

We consider
ourselves lucky to have a tight knit team of Physicians who enjoy being part of
a well-run department, supported by keen RMO's eager to learn, along with great
Nurses and Allied Health staff who ensure the ward and patients receive the
care and attention they deserve.
Our Physicians
have discovered the secret of maintaining an enviable work/life balance...by
coming to work and live in Timaru.
Our service may
be small by many standards, but it is certainly big on teamwork, camaraderie,
(including regular after-hours socialising), and clinical challenge in a true
generalist sense.
We serve a
district population of approximately 50,000 based in a General Hospital
Facility, (which has just commenced a significant refurbishment programme),
providing our local community with such critical 24/7 services as A&E,
ICU/CCU, General, Orthopaedic, & ENT Surgery, O&G, Psychiatry,
Paediatrics, Geriatrics, Oncology & Palliative Care, plus of course
Internal Medicine.
With a 1:6
weekend On Call roster commitment and regular time scheduled off the ward,
(combined with the potential to negotiate to take on the role on a part-time
basis if so desired), our team think they have the mix about right.
Currently we
are a team of nine internal medicine specialist, each of the team having an
additional sub-speciality focus, that currently includes Neurology,
Respiratory, Diabetes, Gastroenterology, & Cardiology.
This allows for
each member of the team to practice, or upskill if needed, in an area of
their interest. This we believe adds to job satisfaction, as well as delivering
a valuable additional service to the community.
We are keen to
expand the range and depth of these services and are looking for people, who in
addition to their internal medicine skills, might like to practice or upskill
in the areas of; gastroenterology, endocrinology(diabetes), rheumatology,
cardiology, haematology.
Equally if you
have an additional interest in Geriatric Medicine, we have opportunities that
may suit.
The New Zealand
employment environment is very supportive of time for continuing medical
education, to allow growth of sub-specialty interests.
And when not
working, the opportunities literally on the doorstep for perusing recreational
interests, (such as Skiing, Fishing, Sailing, and a host of other pastimes
almost too numerous to mention), are second to none. It isn't unusual to hear
when people first arrive in Timaru and start experiencing the true lifestyle on
offer, the most common reaction is almost one of disbelief that you can have it
so good and all so convenient.
Why not
experience that for yourself, become re-engaged in your passion for General
Medicine while having the personal time and access to a life outside of
clinical commitments that allows one to truly relax and enjoy family and
friends.
We think you
would find that Timaru ticks many boxes (including some you possibly didn't
realize you wanted).
You will of
course need to be Vocationally Registered (or eligible to become Vocationally
Registered) with the Medical Council of NZ in Internal Medicine to be
considered for this position.
If you have any
questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03
687-2230.
Please be
Council) has a single method of primary source verification using
the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates' Electronic
Portfolio of International Credentials (ECFMG's EPIC) service. Being
certified through EPIC is compulsory and we therefore recommend that applicants
have registered their professional credentials with EPIC.
Please visit
the NZMC website for more details about these changes and the other
requirements needed to be met toward gaining NZ Registration.