Registrar - Surgical

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern is proud to be the largest healthcare provider in New Zealand, serving a diverse population of 350,000 people across a wide geographical area. Our commitment is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our communities, and we recognize that our dedicated staff are essential to achieving these goals. We are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team and help us continue to deliver exceptional healthcare. About the Role We invite you to join our surgical team at Dunedin Hospital, located in the vibrant city of Dunedin, home to the prestigious Otago Medical School and the University of Otago. In this role, you will work across a variety of surgical specialties and subspecialties, gaining exposure to a diverse range of cases, including tertiary level caseloads. Our department offers strong educational support, including weekly teaching sessions, case discussions, journal clubs, and peer review meetings. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to engage in research as part of their training, further enhancing their professional development. The surgical specialties available include: - General Surgery - Colorectal Surgery - Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and Oesophagogastric Surgery - Acute Surgical Care - Vascular Surgery - Breast Surgery - Plastics - Urology - Neurosurgery Additionally, there may be opportunities for rotations in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) every six months. Our department maintains a unionized after-hours roster, comprising 21 Registrars in rotation. The specific runs available will depend on your start date. About You Our ideal candidate will possess: - Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligibility for general or provisional general registration with the Council. You can verify your eligibility by visiting the Council's website. - An interest in pursuing a surgical career or obtaining surgical experience to further your career aspirations. Our surgical RMO management team collaborates closely with Registrars to support their career goals. - We welcome applications from RMOs with less than two years of experience who plan to apply for the 2025 training year; please indicate this in your application. - It is a requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications be verified through EPIC. If you are committed to working in New Zealand, we recommend starting this process as soon as possible to ensure timely registration. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including: - Free meals during your shifts - Subsidized gym membership and discounted health insurance - Access to various retail discounts - Use of University library facilities, including remote access to online resources - Opportunities to access subsidized University papers and research facilities with prior agreement from the Head of Department - Guidance from the Health Research South team on research projects - A Clinical Lecturer Agreement with the University of Otago (unpaid contract), which allows you to participate in teaching, assessment, and mentoring of medical students. Dunedin Hospital provides unique opportunities for work and leisure, with beautiful destinations like Queenstown and Central Otago nearby. Being part of the Dunedin Surgical Department offers an experience you will cherish. Salary Range This position falls under the terms set forth by the New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association and the 20 DHB Multi Employer Collective Agreement (NZRDA SECA) for the period from June 18, 2024, to July 31, 2026, along with the Specialty Trainees of New Zealand and the 20 District Health Boards Multi Employer Collective Agreement (STONZ SECA) from February 14, 2024, to February 28, 2026. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application through the provided link. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team.