Dentist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Community Oral Health Sector of The Integrated Oral Health Service, Waikato

The details: Permanent Full time - 40 hours per week

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We’re looking for Community Dentists interested in joining the Waikato Integrated Oral Health Service. You’ll be based in Hamilton with frequent travel to our Rural Hospitals and Community clinics across the region.

Our Community Dentists are responsible for treating patients under Nitrous Oxide sedation or general anaesthesia, in addition to providing advanced treatment beyond the scope of practice of a Dental/Oral Health Therapist. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about public oral health, and motivated to provide support for undergraduate and graduate education programmes.

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits

• Training opportunities in both general and specialist dentistry

• Large variety in scope and location of work

• Work in with a highly skilled and supportive team

Mōu | About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar clinical role

• Proficient in all aspects of general dentistry

• Confident planning and discussing treatment plans with patients

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Passionate about providing exceptional care to patients

• A post-graduate degree is desirable, but not essential

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Our service strives to be leaders in their specialty, eliminating health inequalities and achieving health equity in our community. Our service sees patients of all ages from all over the midlands region and work closely with a diverse range of speciality services to achieve the best patient outcomes. We know how important strong relationships are with people who access our services with their whanau. For us, providing the best dental care and improving the patients oral health is at the forefront!

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. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Elisa.Travailleur@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: Open until filled

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!