General Surgeon

We can offer you the best of both worlds – from the small intimate West Coast to the vibrant every changing city of Christchurch.

The West Coast District Health Board has been given the go ahead to build a new facility which will include a 60 bed hospital, 3 operating theatres a 40 consulting integrated family healthcare centre.

The level of the facility will be well above that normally expected with its population base of 33,000. There is a comprehensive road and air retrieval and transfer system, as well as a modern CCU supported by our anaesthetic specialists.

As part of the Transalpine Surgical Service with Canterbury, you will also have the support of your surgical colleagues from our neighbouring teaching tertiary hospital, Christchurch Hospital, and participate in joint educational and audit activities. If you are a General Surgeon looking at a change of scene then we want to hear from you. This role will include acute services, in-patient and out-patient responsibilities as well as the supervision and training of junior medical staff.

For further information on these fantastic opportunities then please apply online at https://westcoastdhb.careercentre.net.nz/ or feel free to contact Tracey Sutherland, Recruitment Specialist on Tracey.Sutherland@cdhb.health.nz