Plastic Surgeon

\n Consultant Plastic Surgeon | Christchurch Hospital | Multiple Opportunities Available\n

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• Permanent Full‑time
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• Permanent Part‑time (0.64 FTE or 0.9 FTE)
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• Two‑year Fixed‑term
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• Three‑month Fixed‑term Sabbatical Cover
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role\n

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Plastic Surgeons to join our busy tertiary Plastic Surgery Service at Christchurch Hospital. Due to a number of vacancies within our service, we have multiple employment opportunities available and welcome applications from candidates seeking a:

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• Permanent Full‑time
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• Permanent Part‑time (0.64 FTE or 0.9 FTE)
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• Two‑year Fixed‑term
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• Three‑month Fixed‑term Sabbatical Cover
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Applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred employment type and FTE within their application.

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As a Consultant Plastic Surgeon, you will provide comprehensive specialist care across a broad range of plastic surgery services, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care.

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Your role will include outpatient clinics, elective and acute operating, inpatient management, participation in the acute on‑call roster, multidisciplinary meetings, clinical governance, teaching and supervision of junior medical staff, and opportunities to contribute to research and service development. You'll enjoy a varied workload in a tertiary referral centre with exposure to complex and interesting cases.

About the Team / Service / Location\n

The Christchurch Plastic Surgery Service provides comprehensive tertiary and secondary plastic surgery care to Canterbury and the wider South Island. The department delivers expertise across trauma, burns, skin cancer, reconstruction, hand surgery, breast reconstruction, paediatric plastic surgery and microsurgery, while supporting a strong teaching and research culture.

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Christchurch is a vibrant city that combines modern urban living with outstanding natural surroundings. Whether you enjoy skiing, mountain biking, hiking, surfing or world‑class wineries, everything is within easy reach. With excellent schools, affordable housing compared with many international cities, and a relaxed lifestyle, Christchurch offers an exceptional place to live and work.

About You\n

To be successful in this role, you will have:

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• Vocational registration (or eligibility for vocational registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand in Plastic Surgery
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• A current Annual Practising Certificate or eligibility to obtain one
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• Broad expertise in Plastic Surgery, including trauma, burns, skin cancer, reconstructive surgery, hand surgery and acute care
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• Fellowship training appropriate for a tertiary teaching hospital, with a subspecialty interest welcomed
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• A commitment to teaching, clinical excellence, quality improvement and multidisciplinary teamwork
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• Excellent communication skills and a patient‑centred approach to care.
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Applicants who are overseas trained are encouraged to apply. We are happy to discuss your eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and can provide support throughout the recruitment and relocation process.

Working at Health New Zealand\n

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent health care for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

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We are committed to fostering an environment where our people can thrive professionally while maintaining an excellent work‑life balance.

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