ED/Trauma Senior House Officer Southland Hospital Salary Band $98,123 - $108,600 Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ Excellent support and opportunities for development through a high level of SMO contact and supervision Close to some of New Zealand most famous national parks and ski fields Mo te turanga | About the role This role has been specially designed to provide Senior House Officers who are interested in a career in Orthopaedics but who consider they need a little more Orthopaedic experience before taking the step up to Registrar. The run is 6 months in length, after which you will move to the main House Officer team. Predominately, the House Officer remains in ED seeing Orthopaedic patients, but will help in fracture clinics when free. The role is Monday to Friday 0800 – 1600 hours and is categorised as a D Band. You'll be part of a dedicated team providing comprehensive elective general orthopaedic services, as well as 24-hour Orthopaedic Trauma and Orthopaedic Emergency care. The scope of your work will be varied and will include exposure to a range of subspecialties including: Trauma surgery Joint replacement Spinal surgery Paediatric Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Surgery Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Occupational Medicine Upper Limb Surgery Mou ake | About you Our ideal candidate will have: Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at We are interested in hearing from RMOs with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience and ideally an RMO who wants a career in Orthopaedics, however, we can consider those who are keen on an ED career. It is requirement of the NZ Medical Council that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing. Painga | Benefits 24/7 access to the library, weekly teaching and Grand Rounds, journal clubs, regular RMO forums, and exposure to a range of presentations to the hospital – all of which will equip you with a broad skill base to serve you well as you progress in your career Free meals when on duty Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance Access to range of retail discounts Free parking when on duty Access to staff holiday homes in Fiordland and Central Otago Mo matou | About us Join Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora as we embark on a historic collaboration to transform healthcare for all whanau across Aotearoa, New Zealand. Together, we're passionate about creating a modern, integrated health system that honours the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and prioritises health equity for Maori, whanau, and every community. Be part of this journey and contribute to a brighter, healthier future for all generations to come Utu whanui |Salary range This role is covered by the terms and conditions of New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association & 20 DHB Multi Employer Collective 17 May 2021 – 31 March 2024 (NZRDA MECA) and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand and 20 District Health Boards Multi Employer Collective Agreement 14 December 2021 – 13 December 2023 (the STONZ MECA) and the salary will fall between $91,123 - $108,600dependant on relevant experience. Ra monehu |
