Rheumatologist

Christchurch. Hospital | Part-time (0.7 FTE). Advance your specialist career while making areal impact for patients across the Canterbury and West Coast regions.Join a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team in one of. Aotearoa's busiest and most dynamic public hospitals. With a predominantlyoutpatient workload, this is an excellent opportunity to balance meaningfulclinical work with lifestyle in the South Island's most vibrant city.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the. Role. As a Consultant Rheumatologist, you will join our Rheumatology,. Immunology and Allergy Department at Christchurch Hospital. You will deliverpredominantly outpatient-based services, supported by a senior team comprising fourother SMOs, an advanced trainee in rheumatology, specialist clinical nurses,and a research nurse.

You will also collaborate with other hospital specialties by providingconsultation advice. The inpatient and day unit component of the role ismodest, allowing for strong continuity of care within the outpatient setting.About the. Team / Service / Location. Our department serves a large and diverse population across Waitaha.

Canterbury and the West Coast. Based at Christchurch Hospital - a busy tertiarycentre and the largest facility in the South Island - we provide specialistrheumatology care across multiple settings and maintain strong links with otherinternal medicine services.For more information on living and working in Christchurch, click here.

About You. To be successful in this role, you will need:FRACP or an equivalent recognised qualification in rheumatology.Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.A patient-focused, collaborative approach to care delivery.Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.A commitment to equitable health outcomes and continuous quality improvement.

Working at. Health New Zealand. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellenthealthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that isdiverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serveour community. We welcome applications from our diverse M&#257ori, Pacific,disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply. To apply, please click 'Apply Now.' All applications must be submittedonline via our career's portal. For more information about the role pleasecontact [email protected]. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progresswith suitable candidates before the closing date.