Vascular Surgeon

**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.

**He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**

Tauranga Hospital is seeking a Vascular Surgeon as an addition to the current team, serving a population of 260,000 across the Bay of Plenty. The service is well supported with Interventional Radiology, Allied Health, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and a newly established Renal service. The Vascular team provide outreach clinics in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

This position could suit either a recently trained Vascular and Endovascular specialist or conversely a senior Vascular Surgeon with extensive open surgical experience.

Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty hosts medical students from the University of Auckland. You will enjoy the benefits of teaching and supervising year 5 and 6 medical students, while having access to the University's up to date resources.

Applications are invited from qualified practitioners holding a FRACS Vascular qualification or equivalent that meet the criteria for vocational registration or eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- In-House professional development
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free onsite parking
- 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 (**C**ompassion, **A**ll-one-team, **R**esponsive and **E**xcellence) 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.

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