Consultant Generalist Obstetrician

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
Applications are invited from consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and Advanced Trainees in their final year of training.
The post involves an equal share of the on-call roster, covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The current average call frequency is 1:10 with split weekends. This includes a fixed weekday on call per fortnight plus a 1:5 weekend roster of either Saturday or Friday/Sunday. Outpatient/Daytime responsibilities include Antenatal clinics, Gynaecology and colposcopy clinics and Theatre when not on call. Cover is provided by 8 Registrars and 8 SHO's on a tiered roster, with two RMOs on site after hours. There is a requirement to participate in teaching, service development and clinical governance.
We have a 21-bed inpatient maternity ward, 7 delivery rooms and 12 bed neonatal unit. Gynaecology is on a shared surgical ward.
Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty covers a population of over 150,000 with the total population covered by the Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty being over 230,000. There is also a second secondary care hospital at Whakatāne. The city boasts some of New Zealand's best beaches, an unsurpassed coastal lifestyle, and easy access to the Coromandel peninsula, the Lakes district, and the Central Volcanic Plateau.
Our department takes great pride in our collegial and supportive work environment. We have worked hard to develop a collegiate group of consultants, who support each-other's wellbeing and career progression.
He Korero mōu - About You
Applicants should hold FRANZCOG or equivalent. A subspecialty interest is desirable but not essential. It would be an ideal post for a junior consultant to gain valuable experience in a busy but enthusiastic and supportive department.
Mō Tātou - About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.
Ko ō tatou painga - Our Benefits
- In-House career development
- Flexible working practices (e.g., we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership and wellbeing support
- Free onsite parking
- Free flu vaccination
- Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values
At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.
Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.
Vacancy closes - 4 weeks from advertising
Salary range - Salary commensurate with experience as per ASMS. Benefits include professional development leave, professional development allowance and on-call payments.