Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
The Urology department at the Te Toka Tumai Auckland invites applications for a 12 month Fellowship position under the supervision of Dr Simon van Rij, Service Clinical Director of Urology. This is a split role, with 6 months occurring at Auckland City Hospital working on open uro-oncological procedures and 6 months at North Shore Hospital covering robotics.
Auckland City Hospital is a large comprehensive public hospital in the centre of Auckland providing a wide range of tertiary services. The hospital is under the auspices of Te Toka Tumai Auckland which employs over 13,000 healthcare workers, and is the largest clinical training institution in New Zealand.
The Urology Department at Auckland City Hospital provides a secondary service for the population of Auckland City and Counties Manukau as well as tertiary service for the greater Auckland region, and a quaternary service for New Zealand. Auckland City Hospital is also the regional service for all acute admissions. The Department covers major open uro-oncology, endourology, and reconstructive urology. The service carries out a very high volume of acute and elective stone work (including PCNLs) - the largest in Australasia. Our service also provides complex reconstructive and functional urology for our patients.
Waitemata District serves the largest population in New Zealand providing services to more than 640,000 people and employing more than 8,800 staff. We have a diverse population with complex, interesting and challenging presentations. The newly built Totara Haumaru hospital is currently the only robot
This position will encompass a mixture of clinical work, teaching, and research and will provide a significant learning opportunity for a surgical graduate to further their clinical skills in Urology. Clinical activities include:
Our surgical procedures include:
The Te Toka Tumai Auckland Urology Department is a large high-volume unit with a broad skill mix amongst our Urologists. The successful candidate will be able to enjoy a challenging and fulfilling year in our unit and significantly advance their skillset in areas of their choice.
Auckland offers a vibrant lifestyle and a multicultural community. Its proximity to stunning natural beauty, including beaches and parklands, allows residents to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle. Auckland boasts a world-class education system and is known for its safety and welcoming atmosphere.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
It is essential that applicants have surgical training equivalent to FRACS level.
You must have an excellent work record, an ability to integrate as part of a team, and a desire for public service. A commitment to research, audit and quality assurance is also required.
You will be either registered or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and demonstrate successful experience/training in research. You will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application.
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For more information about the position or the selection process, please contact Simon van Rij, Service Clinical Director at svanrij@adhb.govt.nz.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.
We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visit Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for more information if you will be needing a Work Visa)
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
For overseas applicants, or New Zealand applicants, outside of Auckland, we offer an attractive relocation package and If you have any queries about the online process, please contact Kavitha John, Recruitment Consultant at KavithaJ@adhb.govt.nz.
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.
For more information on what we offer, please click here.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
For help with your online application contact Kavitha John, Recruitment Consultant at KavithaJ@adhb.govt.nz quoting job title and reference number ADHB21241
Please click the ‘Apply now’ button below and complete the on-line application, attaching an up to date cover letter and CV.
| Reference | ADHB21241 |
|---|---|
| Posted on | 01/11/2024 |
| Closes on | 30/11/2024 |
| Location | Auckland City Hospital |
| Expertise | Urology |
| This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts | |
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Te Toka Tumai | Auckland is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that values and embraces the diverse population we serve. We welcome and support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religion.
