Community Paediatrician

Are you looking for flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development?
Our Paediatric Department is looking for a permanent (0.9 FTE) Community, Developmental and General Paediatrician to join a dedicated team of Paediatricians committed to providing excellent service to the children and young people in the Hutt Valley.The position includes Community Paediatric work in which you will contribute to programme and service development for children in the Hutt Valley, Child Protection, Development Paediatric work as well as contributing to the general paediatric on call roster .
THE TEAM
Our Child Health Service has an enthusiastic team of 9 full- and part-time general, developmental, adolescent and community paediatricians, providing a range of general and subspecialty paediatric services at Hutt Hospital. We have a Children's ward, level 2 Special Care Nursery that admits and manages neonates >32 weeks gestation, Paediatric Outpatients and a Child Developmental Service. We have close ties and work closely with the Paediatric Department in Wellington Hospital, just 20mins away. We also have a Child Mental Health Service on site.
Hutt Hospital is also a teaching hospital with medical students from the University of Otago rotating through the paediatric department. We supervise, and are accredited for paediatric specialty registrar training.
Our team enjoys access to flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.
A part time position may be considered for the right candidate.
OUR LOCATION
Located in a beautiful coastal city with easy access to the mountains, and the capital city Wellington, with a flourishing arts and culture scene, excellent galleries, theatres, restaurants, boutique shopping and some unique festivals in the annual calendar. There are endless opportunities for sports and adventure, including hiking, mountain biking and water sports. This is a great hub from which to explore both the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
To apply for this position you must hold or be eligible to appy for a vocational scope of practice in Paediatrics with the Medical Council of New Zealand and be legally entitled to live and work in NZ.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete an online HVDHB application form by clicking the 'Apply Now' button or through our careers website: www.healthyjobs.co.nzPlease note: We are unable to accept applications via email.
For further information on this role, please e********** and indicate the vacancy number 9112092-19 and job title in the subject line.