Gastroenterologist

About the Company At Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldier's Hospital, we are proud to be part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. Our organization is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that effectively serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team in a permanent, part-time or full-time capacity, working between 64 to 80 hours per fortnight (0.8 to 1.0 FTE). The successful candidate will play a vital role in teaching, continuing medical education, and quality improvement initiatives. There will be an emphasis on the ongoing development of services to meet the diverse needs of our patients. About the Team/Service/Location Our busy gastroenterology service performs over 3,000 endoscopy procedures annually and manages approximately 2,000 outpatient appointments. Our current team includes three gastroenterologists and a group of nurses, led by two registered nurses who bring extensive experience in gastroenterology outpatient care and endoscopy. We pride ourselves on fostering a collegial atmosphere with an active group of medical and surgical specialists. Our new, state-of-the-art facility, Ruakopito, is located on the Hastings campus, consolidating all patient-based gastroenterology services in one location. This modern facility features two procedure rooms, patient recovery areas, resource and administration spaces, clinic areas, and meeting rooms. Hawke's Bay is known for its excellent work-life balance, with plenty of sun, beautiful beaches, and exceptional outdoor activities. It also offers access to great schools, mountains, skiing, fine dining, stunning wineries, vibrant cities, and much more. For additional information on living and working in Hawke's Bay, please visit our website. About You The ideal candidate will possess proven skills and experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. We encourage you to include a summary of your endoscopy experience with your application. While competency in performing ERCP and large EMR is desirable, we also value a commitment to customer focus, service development, and teamwork. Familiarity with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori is essential, or a willingness to embark on this learning journey is expected. Experience in projects or initiatives that align with the principles of Te Tiriti and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly in healthcare settings, will be advantageous. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, recognizing that a varied team enhances our capacity to serve our community effectively. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To review the position profile, please visit our website. To apply, click on the "apply now" button. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Ariel Drori, Head of Department, via email at ariel.drori@hbdhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.