Waikato Hospital, Hamilton - Vascular Surgery
Fixed term or permanent considered. Part time of full time hours available.
Applications are sought for a Consultant in Vascular Surgery at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton. This is a replacement post to maintain the current team of 6 Consultants. The post will be based at Waikato Hospital which is the designated tertiary centre for the Midland region.
The post offers an exciting opportunity to support the expanding and developing vascular services offered by a busy department with a strong record in teaching and training. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and cohesive team of 6 consultant vascular surgeons and 4 interventional radiologists, serving a combined population regionally of just over 840,000 people. We have a close working relationship with Renal services providing access for 400 HD patients, Diabetes services running a busy high risk foot service and Thoracic with an active programme for complex aortic work. In addition we have a specialist vascular lab with 4 dedicated vascular sonographers and a trainee. The department also has a strong research interest including an academic surgeon linked to the University of Auckland.
The successful applicant will cover elective and emergency vascular work and be expected to cover the full range of open, endovascular and endovenous treatments in a dynamic MDT setting.
To apply you must be vocationally registered or eligible for vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council; you can review your registration options .
If you are interested in applying for this post and would like an informal chat please feel free to contact Paul Haggart, Clinical Director **********, or alternatively apply as below and we can further discuss as part of the recruitment process
The Waikato District Health Board (DHB) is one of the largest of 20 DHBs in New Zealand. We plan, fund and provide health and disability support services to a population of more than 400,000. We run five hospitals across the district – a tertiary hospital in Hamilton, a secondary hospital in Thames, and three rural hospitals in Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Tokoroa.
Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is a Level-1 trauma centre and one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. It is a big, friendly hospital which covers the full range of specialities, without the grind of living and commuting in a big congested city, offering the best of both worlds and a healthy work/life balance.
We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Maori communities.
Waikato is the fourth largest region in New Zealand and located just south of Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Coromandel, and hike our majestic mountain ranges. Learn more about living in the mighty Waikato and
For appointed candidates we offer a competitive relocation allowance and assistance.
Please apply directly online. Applications are not able to be accepted via email. For any queries about the application process please contact Taylor Spence in the Recruitment Team at **********
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