Emergency Senior House Officer

**Role: Senior House Officers Emergency Medicine, based at Waikato Hospital**:

- **Permanent Fulltime**:

- **Have you completed PGY2 or equivalent?**:

- **Be a part of a busy but supportive team**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

**About the Role**

If you are an overseas doctor, would you please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand web site to ensure that your qualifications meet their criteria for registration to practice medicine in New Zealand.

The direct link to their self-assessment page is:
We believe that the Waikato ED team is unique and we aim to provide a friendly working environment with good clinical learning opportunities and enthusiastic teachers. One of our SMOs had a former life in Hollywood and lead the creation of a video that gives more information about our team and what we offer - to see this please click here.

Link to Position description: ED SHO Position Description

You will need to complete the six questions to ascertain whether you are eligible for registration in NZ. If you do not have access to do the self-assessment test on-line you can contact the MCNZ by telephone: +64 4 384 7635.

**About the Team/Service**

We are a big team of 30 consultants, 29 registrars and 5 SHOs. We have a separate Senior Registrar roster for senior trainees, which facilitates compliance with TS4 training requirements. We are committed to teaching and there are is a shared CME session for all RMOs on a Tuesday morning, plus a separate session specifically targeted at SHOs on a Wednesday. The SHO role gives you autonomy to see your own patients, develop your own management plans and then seek immediate senior advice - it is a great stepping stone to a registrar job in any speciality.

**About the Location**

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Field days and Balloons over Waikato festival. For those who like the beach and surfing, Raglan, with it’s black sand beaches and one of the best left hand point breaks in the world - is within easy driving distance. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

**About you**
- Hold a General Scope of Registration with Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) if you are a NZ/AU Graduate.
- Have at least 2 years post graduate experience and hold General Registration, if you are from UK or any other comparable health system country.

**We like our ED SHOs to be**:

- Enthusiastic to learn and progress
- Good team players
- Willing to work across a breadth of patient presentations including paediatrics
- Able to recognise their own limitations
- Prepared to seek real-time feedback on patient management

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