The Position
We are looking for a Respiratory Physician to assist in the provision of specialist secondary care services. This position would be suitable for an experienced or a newly qualified specialist. This is a new position and is additional to two experienced Respiratory Physicians. The position involves the provision of general respiratory inpatient and outpatient services including fibreoptic bronchoscopy, and reporting on sleep studies and respiratory lung function tests. Knowledge and ability to manage cystic fibrosis patients and any experience in the supervision of respiratory function laboratory is desirable. This position also includes participation in the general medicine call roster and the provision of limited holiday cover for general medicine.
Health Service
The service provides comprehensive specialist outpatient and inpatient respiratory services, and primary health care support. Supporting services on site include radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation and medical oncology, and pathology laboratory. Cardiothoracic surgical services are provided in Wellington as the tertiary.
The Location
With a local population of 80 000, this DHB provides services to a population of 160 000. It is close to the North Island ski fields and wine regions and less than 2 hours' drive from Wellington.
Essential Criteria
Doctors must hold or be eligible for Vocational Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
About Skilled Medical
About Skilled Medical Skilled Medical is an international medical recruitment, placement and services firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland. With local offices in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist medical professionals with locum/temp and permanent placements. Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with years of industry experience and is dedicated to assisting medical professionals in their work and careers.
To Apply
For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Will Macdonald by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.