Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Health New Zealand - South Canterbury (Timaru Hospital) South Island - New Zealand Part Time 0.5 FTE - Generalist Role About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to serve all New Zealanders. Our focus is on building a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, family-centered care, and excellence through integration and collaboration. About the Role We are currently inviting expressions of interest from generalist Orthopaedic Surgeons who may be interested in future opportunities at Timaru Hospital. Our team of five surgeons provides care for a 131-bed facility, supported by three Registrars, one of whom is in training. These Registrars handle first calls during normal business hours and on some weekends. Our department adopts an interdisciplinary team approach, collaborating closely with physiotherapy services, which includes parallel clinics and in-house hand therapy. A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) assists with case management across our service, leading orthopaedic nurse-led clinics, arthroplasty monitoring, and complex casting support. The CNS also oversees elective list management and acute case scheduling. About You This generalist position requires the successful candidate to perform upper and lower limb procedures, manage general orthopaedic trauma, and carry out hip and knee arthroplasty. The role involves working in both theatre and outpatient clinics. The position's full-time equivalent (FTE) is flexible and will primarily operate during standard business hours, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. On-call duties are also required, with an after-hours roster frequency of approximately 1:5 to 1:6, covering weekends and Public Holidays. Welcome to the Timaru District Timaru is conveniently located on the East Coast of the South Island, with the scenic Caroline Bay and the majestic Southern Alps just an hour’s drive away. It is a family-friendly area with easy access to numerous outdoor activities. The district boasts excellent primary and secondary educational facilities, as well as two internationally recognized universities within a two-hour drive in either direction. We encourage you to explore what our district has to offer through Venture Timaru Tourism. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we believe in "the weaving of wellness." Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare to the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our workforce is at the core of our operations, and we are dedicated to being an equitable employer, upholding our equal employment opportunity commitments. We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our capacity to understand and meet the needs of our community. We are particularly focused on pro-equity health initiatives for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply Please note that this is an expression of interest. If you would like to discuss this role further, feel free to reach out to Catherine Robertson, Recruitment Specialist, via email at crobertson@scdhb.health.nz. New Zealand Registration with the Medical Council (for overseas trained applicants) For information on obtaining New Zealand Vocational Scope Registration, please visit the New Zealand Medical Council website. Verification of Qualifications Doctors with overseas qualifications seeking registration must have their key documents verified from their primary source. Since November 2017, the Council mandates primary source verification using the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates - Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (ECFMG’s EPIC) service. More details can be found on the Medical Council website.