Permanent position
Based at Wellington Hospital and Kenepuru Hospitals
Commencing 11th of January 2021
The Dentaland Oral Health Service provides dental care for many patients over two sites(Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals). We are responsible for the dental care ofpatients who are unable to access care privately, patients who requireadmission for their dental care, patients who have suffered acute trauma, andpatients who require essential dental treatment as part of their medical orsurgical treatment. We also operate a relief-of-pain service for low-incomeindividuals who are in pain.
This rolealso includes a one-in-four on-call component. This is to respond to acute oraland maxillofacial cases where you will be assessing, as required, urgent casesof extra-oral swelling, uncontrolled oral bleeding and jaw fractures with thesupport of the on-call oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Whileworking with us you will have the opportunity to experience the differentpatient mix at both Wellington and Kenepuru. Within the team senior dentistswork at both sites and are available to provide support should you require it.You will also have the opportunity to work with our visiting oral surgeons, MrManish Patel and Mr Brendan Young, and with our visiting oral medicinespecialist, Dr Ajith Polonowita.
Attachedis a document which answers for frequently answered questions about working forthe CCDHB Dental and Oral Health Service.
RMO salaries are calculated based on relevant previous years ofexperience and the average weekly hours of work as set out in the relevant rundescription. For the current salary bands, please refer to either the Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (SToNZ) orResident Doctors’ Association (RDA) Multi-Employer Collective Agreements.
Experience and Eligibility
Suitable for Dental Officers who will be commencing PGY2 by the role commencement date
You must have eligibility for general registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.
You will need to be a NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or have an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ. The immigration NZ website can be found at *****
What’s in it for me?
Home to the NZ Government, Wellington is avibrant place to live and work and has repeatedly been votedas New Zealand’s top lifestyle city.Wellington is considered cultural and creative hub of thecountry and hosts numerous cultural events as well as live theatre, music and festivals. We are renownedforour café culture, nightlife, fantastic restaurants, sparkling harbour, surf spots, amazing views, outdooractivities and close proximity to vineyardsensuring you are never short of activities to do outside of working hours. Formore information about living in Wellington, visit theDiscoverWellingtonwebsite
How to apply?
Applications close midnight (NZ time) Sunday 14th June 2020.
Interviews are anticipated to take place inWellington on 22nd June 2020.
Offers will be made by Tuesday 23rd June 2019
If you meetthe criteria above and wish to submit a formal application, then please applynow
Upon application you will need to provide:
Electronic copiesof your CV and cover letter. Emailed applications will not beaccepted.
A copy of Photoidentification (passport or Drivers Licence)
Applicantswill be required to provide 3 references on the National Dental RMOReference form.These must be received nolater than the 14 June 2020. Please email these to **********
Capital & Coast, Hutt Valley and WairarapaDistrict Health Boards are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE) and we acknowledge and celebrate the importance ofour people, diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to workwith them. We are committed to providing a working environment that embracesand values diversity and inclusion. Ifyou have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us atthe time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Should you have any queries about theapplication form or the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact usat ********** quoting the vacancy referencenumber and job title in the subject.
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