Description
About the Company
Waikato Hospital, located in Hamilton, is recognized as a Level-1 trauma center and is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary teaching hospitals. With over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality healthcare. Our Specialist Dental Unit provides a vital tertiary service to the Central North Island, catering to a catchment population of approximately one million people as part of Health New Zealand's Te Manawa Taki region. We are dedicated to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to developing a health system that serves the needs of all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are seeking House Officers to join our Specialist Dental Unit team. In this role, you will work alongside a team of three house officers, rotating through Adult Special Needs Dental and Paediatric Dental services. You will participate in a 1 in 5 on-call after-hours roster, gaining comprehensive exposure to various aspects of Hospital Dental Surgery, including dental diagnosis and treatment planning, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, endodontics, and dental trauma.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work in Specialist Paediatric dental clinics and Adult Special Needs clinics. We encourage career progression within the Dental department, offering pathways for junior team members to advance to Senior House Officer and Registrar positions as part of their future planning. You will also collaborate with the maxillofacial department in an on-call capacity.
About the Team/Service
Our Specialist Dental Unit at Waikato Hospital provides a regional tertiary service, holding daily outpatient dental clinics and regular theatre sessions for dental care under General Anaesthesia. As a Dental House Officer, you will be integrated into multidisciplinary teams managing oncology and cleft patients. Our service is equipped to handle complex healthcare needs requiring dental intervention.
We have a well-resourced department featuring a CBCT machine, a 3D printer, an OPG machine, and access to maxillofacial prosthetic technicians. Visiting dental specialists from Orthodontics and Prosthodontics contribute to patient care and offer teaching to our house officers. We also prioritize education, holding protected sessions weekly and emphasizing research to support second-year house officers in their college exams.
About You
As a Dental House Officer in our Specialist Dental Unit, you will meet the following requirements:
- You are a recently qualified dental graduate or have relevant experience.
- You are a team player committed to excellence in clinical work.
- You demonstrate adaptability and resilience in challenging situations.
- You possess excellent time management and organizational skills.
- You are approachable and supportive of your colleagues.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "Apply online" or visit our Waikato Careers website to submit your application. All applications must be completed through our online careers portal by 11:59 pm on 27 July 2025.
Your application should include a cover letter, your CV, a copy of your academic record, and references. Please ensure to complete the Dental Reference Form linked below.
Click here for Dental Reference Form
To Apply
If this role is of interest, please Apply Now and submit your updated CV by following the link.
Please note: To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand, with valid work rights.
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