Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medical Specialist | Fixed Term

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Medical Officer to complete our team covering the services of both Obstetrics and Gynaecology on a Fixed Term contract until February 2025.

Mō mātou | About us

“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Christchurch women’s hospital is a busy tertiary referral centre with approximately 6000 deliveries per year incorporating a feto-maternal medicine department as well as a large gynaecology service. We have a largely generalist population of Senior Medical Officers who provide cover for our service and are also the regional referral centre for Gynaecology Oncology for the South Island.

As an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medical Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services. You will be responsible for diagnosing and treating medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health. The ideal candidate will bring expertise, compassion, and a commitment to delivering patient-centered care.

We are a training centre for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RANZCOG) and have a complement of both training and non-training registrars within our service.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills & Experience

We are looking for a O&G Medical Specialist to join us on a 1 Year Fixed term until February 2025, 1.0  FTE (full time) with a full on-call component.

You will partake in the general duties of the department including providing inpatient care and undertaking clinics such as; general antenatal, high risk pregnancy and colposcopy as well as acute gynaecology services as required. We are looking for a clinician with a strong Obstetric focus who can further develop their skills within areas of special interest for example early pregnancy, preterm birth and high-risk obstetrics. Given our strong focus on patient and whanau centred care there may also be a need and an opportunity to provide some outreach clinics as part of our work to enable whanau to access care closer to home in sites such as Kaikoura, Rolleston and Rangiora. Although this role does not include access to a regular elective gynaecology operating session there are opportunities to undertake procedural gynaecology including the acute gynaecology list and expertise in outpatient colposcopy and hysteroscopy is welcomed.

We have the opportunity for you to experience a city that is in the process of regeneration and to play a pivotal role in nurturing our future generation.

You will need to be eligible to gain registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, to find out more please follow this link https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration/

About Christchurch | Living in Ōtautahi

Ōtautahi, Christchurch is a great place to be, live and bring up your family. It is easy to get around with just a short commute from work to home, no matter where you live in the city; you may ask about traffic in Christchurch? We will respond… what is traffic? We are surrounded by beautiful scenery with ample recreational pursuits on our doorstep. Christchurch Botanic Gardens is just on the edge of the hospital campus. If you are into skiing, surfing, snowboarding, mountain biking or anything outdoors; Christchurch is the place to be. But if a vibrant cultural scene is more your style, we have a wonderful rebuilt city with dining, theatre, music and a host of other entertainment on offer. Your family will love it here too, schooling and university facilities are excellent. Find out more about our city here.

Ngā hua | Benefits

Being part of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, our people enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. As an organisation we are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Amy Walker – Recruitment Specialist.
Email: Amy.Walker@cdhb.health.nz

Statement of Accountability will be available upon request.