Registrar - General Surgery
Registrar - General Surgery
Southland Hospital
2025 Training Year
Salary Band $127,338 - $240,440 + Kiwisaver
- Do you want to get great experience in general surgery and subspecialties such as colorectal surgery, breast, endocrine, upper GI, and scoping, amongst others?
- Do you want to have the opportunity to have a urology attachment as part of your run?
- Southland Hospital’s general surgery department provides excellent medical education and training for registrars in a high-quality learning environment.
- Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ. We pride ourselves on our strong dynamic team and we offer a wide range of general and subspeciality roles.
- There are research options available, and we have a strong track record of non-trainees getting onto training programs.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
- Registrars receive excellent support and opportunities for both technical surgical skills and management of a very broad range of surgical pathology.
- Opportunity to be part of a close-knit team of ten Consultants and eight Registrars (including two Urologists and one Urology Registrar).
- You will provide acute and elective surgical care, with the opportunity to work across a range of surgery specialties within General Surgery such as Breast, Colorectal, Bariatric, and benign UGI. There may also be the opportunity for a 6–12-month Urology attachment for successful applicants interested in pursuing this field.
- There is one Registrar on call with a dedicated on call SMO lending itself to a supportive structured learning environment in acute care. There is also a very broad and stimulating elective caseload. Our Registrars are well supported in attending courses relevant to their career goals.
- Department is also very supportive of those wishing to pursue Surgical Training and will support applications to this end.
- There is 24/7 access to the library, weekly department and dedicated Registrar teaching, journal clubs, regular RMO forums, and exposure to a range of presentations to the hospital – all of which will equip you with a broad skill base to serve you well as you progress in your career.
Mōu ake | About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council’s website at www.mcnz.org.nz
- A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience, and a keen interest in providing acute and elective surgical care to our community
It is requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended.
that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing.
Painga | Benefits
- Free meals when on duty
- Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
- Access to range of retail discounts
- Access to staff holiday homes in Fiordland and Central Otago
- Free parking when on duty
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Utu whānui |Salary range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association & 20 DHB Multi Employer Collective 18 June 2024 - 31 July 2026 (NZRDA SECA) and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand and 20 District Health Boards Multi Employer Collective Agreement 14 February 2024 - 28 February 2026 (the STONZ SECA) and the salary will fall between $127,338 - $240,440 dependent on relevant experience.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
For further information please email deb.mcdonald@southerndhb.govt.nz
Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
- Occupational Health Assessment
- Police Vetting