Cardiothoracic Fellow

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital

The details: 12 month fixed term - Start date: Dec 2024/ Jan 2025

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Applications are invited for the position of Fellow, Cardiothoracic Surgery at Waikato Hospital. Waikato Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit performs over 650 open heart procedures a year with an active TAVI, aortic surgery and around 200 thoracic cases with active thoracoscopy services uni and multiportal access.

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Mōu | About you

We are seeking doctors who have completed their cardiothoracic training and acquired specialty fellowship or its equivalent and who are able to complete routine cardiac procedures independently.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Manage outpatients and inpatients in Cardiothoracic Surgery Department under the supervision of the Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Undertake clinical duties as directed by the Head of Department, Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Participate in the on-call SMO roster
• Participate in departmental meetings and be involved in teaching and service development
• Conduct research and quality improvement projects

Fellows in this program are expected to involve themselves in divisional research activities, and prepare presentations for research events.

If you are an overseas doctor please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand website to ensure that your qualifications meet the criteria for registration to practice medicine in New Zealand. The direct link to the self-assessment page is: http://www.mcnz.org.nz/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/

You will need to complete the six questions to ascertain whether or not you are eligible for registration in NZ. If you do not have access to do the self-assessment test on-line you can contact the MCNZ by telephone: +64 4 384 7635.

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

The fellowship provides experience in complex adult cardiac surgery, and includes aortic root and arch surgery, multiple valve replacement and repair, rheumatic heart disease, off pump and arterial revascularisation, thoracic aortic surgery including stenting and hybrid aortic procedures.

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email.

Interested parties need to apply online with:

1. a covering letter
2. a detailed curriculum vitae including a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy, up to date contact details, and the names and contact details of your three referees.
3. three references using this referee form
4. answers to the questions that address the selection criteria. Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel.

Successful applicants will also be required to complete a:

1. Police check and
2. Safety check under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014

For further information, please email Francesco Pirone - francesco.pirone@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: Open until filled

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!