The Position
Skilled Medical has an exciting career opportunity for a highly experienced Registrar in General Surgery for a 6 or 12 month fixed term position in New Zealand's West Coast commencing June 2020. Registrars on this run provide services to three wards in the Emergency Department, HDU / ICU and Dayward under the supervision of the consultant to whom they are attached. On call duties for General Surgery also includes the first point of contact for sub-specialities. This run is accredited as a training position for specialist qualification for the FRACS.
Clinical responsibilities include;
* Day to day clinical management of the team's patients including the admission and clerking of acute admissions, attendance at the consultant ward rounds and routine ward work in conjunction with the house surgeon.
* Participating on the On call roster.
* Conduct Outpatient Clinics Responsible for supervision of stress ECG testing.
* Attend meetings as follows: Medical Services weekly clinical meeting, Radiology review, Clinical Grand Round, Weekly Journal Club
Health Service
A large 240 bed hospital offering multidisciplinary services to a population of approximately 120, 000 people. The General Surgery team is made up of 6 General Surgeons with a mix of junior and senior trainees with non-SET training Registrars. There are 6 House Officers and 1 Senior House Officer.
The Location
Located on New Zealand’s west coast, this region is a ideal for outdoor enthusiasts offering rugged and wild coastline, rivers, native forests and mountains.
Essential Criteria
Doctors must hold or be eligible for New Zealand Medical Council (NZMC) registration via competent authority or comparable health system pathway.
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 Nevenka Zuvelek 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.