Consultant Renal Physician

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital, Hutt Hospital, Kapiti Health Centre, Wairarapa (outpatient clinics) Service: Renal Service Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau‑centred care, and excellence. About the role An exciting opportunity exists for a Consultant (Senior Medical Officer – SMO) Renal Physician to join our team. Our team provides a full service for the management of acute and chronic renal disease to most of the central region of New Zealand (Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District and Wairarapa District), as well as home dialysis services to Nelson/Marlborough District. This includes outpatient consultations, inpatient services, renal transplant services and a thorough pre‑dialysis service. The service maintains a strong focus and commitment to home‑based dialysis, both peritoneal and haemodialysis. Satellite centres are located at Kenepuru and Hutt Valley. The in‑centre dialysis unit at Wellington Regional Hospital services the increasing demand for assisted haemodialysis. Outpatient clinics are provided at Wellington, Hutt, Kenepuru and Kapiti hospitals. About the Team/Service/Location Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley Renal Services team boasts a dynamic and diverse team who work closely together in a strong collegial environment. We have a strong focus on a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care and are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes. Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full‑time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. We operate three hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, Hutt Valley Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kapiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu. About you Vocationally registered in Internal Medicine (Renal/nephrology) with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) FRACP or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care Relevant experience and training Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. Job details Job Reference: SMO61-26 Location: North Island – Wairarapa – Masterton; North Island – Wellington – Kapiti Coast; North Island – Wellington – Hutt Valley; North Island – Wellington – Porirua; North Island – Wellington – Wellington Central Job type: Expert level Expertise: Clinical – Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows – Internal Medicine Specialist #J-18808-Ljbffr