Fellow - Laparoscopic Gynae Surgery

·         Rewarding opportunity to pursue your career as an Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Fellow

·         24 month, fellowship starting February 2024

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are seeking a Fellow for a two-year position (24 months fixed term).  This role is fully accredited by Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery Society (AGES) as a Fellow in Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery. 

This role has been created by National Women’s Health at Te Toka Tumai  Auckland Hospital  to provide exposure to an extensive variety of minimal access surgery in both a public and private setting.

National Women's Health (NWH) provides subspecialty services in Gynaecological Oncology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Urogynaecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. The hospital has a close association with the Auckland University Faculty of Health Sciences and has a leading role in research, undergraduate teaching and post graduate training.

About the Role:

In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

·         Actively participate in developing a gynaecological laparoscopic simulation curriculum

·         Practice independently as a specialist supported by senior colleagues and to maintain obstetric skills with rostered birth suite sessions in the largest women’s health service in the country.

·         Develop comprehensive operative and clinical skills in Laparoscopic Surgery 

·         Obtain AGES certification in Advanced Gynaecological Laparoscopic surgery by completing the AGES AATP  (AGES AATP)

·         Contribute to research and audit and be involved in evidence based teaching of students and hospital staff including RMOs and nurses

·         Develop skills in management of  complex Endometriosis Surgery

Fellows will work closely with sub-specialist laparoscopic surgeons with interests in endometriosis, leiomyoma, fertility and persistent pelvic pain. Participation in the multidisciplinary National Women’s Health Persistent Pelvic Pain clinic enables candidates to work alongside pain specialists and gynaecologists with particular expertise in surgical and medical management of this condition. 

New fellows who have attained or are close to attaining FRANZCOG are encouraged to apply.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

·         Current New Zealand Medical Council registration or be eligible to obtain NZMC Registration

·         Be within 6 months of reasonable expectation of vocational registration with MCNZ in O&G (FRANZCOG)

·         Have excellent communication skills

·         Be a team player

·         Be motivated and willing to contribute to a busy unit

·         Intention to pursue a career in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

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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 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply   

For more information about this opportunity, please contact, Dr Michael Wynn Williams, Lead laparoscopic Surgeon and the AGES Training Director, Gynaecology Service , Women’s Health via email  MWynnWill@adhb.govt.nz or Abby Donaldson, Operations Manager- Gynaecology, Fertility Plus, Epsom Day Unit at adonaldson@adhb.govt.nz

To apply, please visit our website: http://www.careers.adhb.govt.nz  and search reference number AUC17324 and make an online application.  Please attach your latest CV and cover letter.

For help with your online application, please contact Maylaine, Recruitment Consultant on MaylaineC@adhb.govt.nz quoting AUC17434.

Te Toka Tumai is committed to the application of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and its intent to improve the safety of all children. This position is a Core Children’s Worker as defined by the Act.