The Position
Skilled Medical are seeking applications for Advanced Trainees in Renal Medicine to commence a 12 month fixed term position (possibility of further extension for 1 year) in a metropolitan hospital in New Zealand's North Island from January 2021.
The successful candidate will work with a team of seven renal physicians, another advanced trainee, 3 basic trainees and two Senior House Officers. The medical staff function within a multidisciplinary team which provides treatment for 800 patients on renal replacement therapy and supports patients with a full care continuum in renal medicine including:
- Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic renal disease
- Renal interventional procedures
- Pre and post transplantation management (kidney transplants are done at Auckland Hospital)
- Management of end stage renal failure with haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and supportive care.
Health Service
This teaching hospital and major tertiary referral centre provides specialist and emergency healthcare a catchment area of 900,000 people. It is the only major District Health Board to offer all surgical specialties on one campus and is the major trauma hospital for the region.
The Location
Offering outstanding opportunities including hiking, sailing, fishing, biking and within easy reach to surfing in the West Coast, leisure beaches in the East Coast or 3hr drive to ski fields. This location is ideal for doctors seeking an outdoor lifestyle.
Essential Criteria
Doctors must hold General AHPRA registration or full or temporary registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, and be eligible for advanced training withing the RACP nephrology training program.
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 Robert Campbell by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team on 1300 900 100.