Specialist Consultant

• Permanent, Full-Time Position
• Gisborne Hospital

A career and lifestyle that will move you!

Set apart by the most temperate climate and beautiful natural surroundings of the North Island East Coast of New Zealand, it's little wonder that our clients work destination is a choice for many medical professionals. The region has a population of approximately 46,000 and is well known for its relaxed lifestyle and its beautiful rural and beach environments. Local schools are excellent, and real estate is affordably priced.

Working with one of New Zealand's most culturally diverse populations a strong cultural emphasis underpins all we do. Our client is seeking a Consultant General Surgeon with a broad scope of practice including endoscopy, and basic vascular, urological, breast and paediatric surgery, to support the needs of our community. You will find Tairawhiti District Health a unique environment where you will encounter a diverse range of conditions, treatment procedures and cultural practices. The successful applicant will enjoy the opportunity to practice in a stimulating, non-metropolitan, small coastal hospital setting.

To be considered for this role applicants must:

• Be vocationally registered or eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ): and
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or an equivalent qualification recognised by both the Medical Council of New Zealand and the relevant Conjoint Committee (or equivalent authority) for Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
• Current capability to perform Breast Surgery and / or the willingness to develop this skill

The city is the first in the world to see the sun each day and it has a reputation for great food, wine and surf beaches.

This small 110-bed acute care hospital serves the East Coast population, approx. 47,000. 

You will enjoy working in a supportive, team environment with highly qualified SMO’s and House Officer’s, and have oversight of medical admissions and management (unselected medical take), giving you exposure to a wide range of medical presentations and procedures, along with many educational opportunities. The medical department is supported locally by comprehensive surgical services, along with modern diagnostic facilities including a new MRI scanner and CT scanner. 

The official ‘East Coast’ region is beautiful and unexplored by many. There's a warm sunny climate, golden beaches (great for surfing), and many outdoor activities available for you to explore. The vibrant local economy is based on wineries, agriculture, and tourism, along with our city which has plenty to offer in the way of cafés, restaurants, and shopping. Plenty for you to do outside of work.