Kia kotahi te oranga mo te iti me te rahi o te hāpori
Healthy communities | World-class healthcare | Achieved together
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
The New Zealand Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service (NZFGCS) is national service and is part of the Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP) strategy; providing assessment, diagnosis, clinical management advice and long-term care for those individuals and families who have a familial predisposition to gastrointestinal cancers. The national office is based in Auckland hosted by Te Toka Tumai with other offices in Wellington and Christchurch. Our multidisciplinary clinical team of Family History Assessors, Gastroenterologists and Colorectal Surgeons identify, assess and manage people with familial gastrointestinal (GI) cancer syndromes. The team also provides education, information and support to families, including medical management advice and a colonoscopy surveillance referral programme.
An exciting role has become available to join the team as the Medical Advisor supporting the Wellington region.
As the Medical Advisor, you will be responsible for providing expert clinical input into the assessment of and management of families suspected to have a rare familial gastrointestinal polyp/cancer syndrome. You will also be responsible for promoting the service by supporting specialists, general practitioners and allied health professions as well as contributing to the national service meetings and clinical guidelines.
If you are keen to make a difference and have the experience needed to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you!
For further details, please refer to the position description here.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
The NZ Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service (NZFGCS) is part of Te Whatu Ora, providing a national service with regional offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Our multidisciplinary clinical team of Family History Assessors, Gastroenterologists and Colorectal Surgeons identify, diagnose, assess and manage people with familial gastrointestinal (GI) cancer syndromes. The team also provides education, information and support to families, including medical management advice and a colonoscopy surveillance referral programme.
Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, is New Zealand’s national health service and leads the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
You must be a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, registered with the New Zealand Medical Council. Significant clinical expertise in managing familial gastrointestinal cancer syndromes in New Zealand is required.
For more information on the role, you are welcome to contact the Clinical Director Julie Arnold on NZFGCS@adhb.govt.nz.
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
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. In return, we can reward you with a competitive salary, five weeks annual leave and a unique and supportive working environment.
For more information on what we offer, please click here.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Jade Cowley, Recruitment Consultant at jadec@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
Click here to view details about our recruitment process
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Reference | ADHB21414 |
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Posted on | 04/07/2024 |
Closes on | 18/07/2024 |
Location | Wellington Region |
Expertise | Medical Specialist & Fellows |
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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