Orthopaedic Surgery Consultant Opportunity in Gisborne, New Zealand

Gisborne 1.0 FTE Full-Time Permanent Position About the Role We are looking for a skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon with broad experience in general orthopaedics and trauma, interested in joining our team in a permanent full-time capacity. About the Team/Service/ Location Gisborne is the base hospital for the wide geographical area, Tairāwhiti, extending up the East Cape of New Zealand, creating enormous scope and variety in the work available to an enthusiastic and skilled general surgeon. Providing healthcare to a population of 50,000, Tairāwhiti is well supported locally by comprehensive medical and surgical services and has a full range of diagnostic facilities on site including a new MRI scanner and CT scanner. The department provides general, acute and elective care with current sub-specialty interests including Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Paediatrics and Sports Surgery. We are looking for a colleague to join the team with a sub specialist interest that would compliment and help build the department and services offered. About you To be part of our team, you will possess the following: Applicants must either be vocationally registered or be eligible for vocational registration as provided by the Medical Council of New Zealand. Demonstrated clinical expertise in management of a variety of orthopaedic conditions Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop partnerships and work collaboratively within a teamCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth. Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings. #J-18808-Ljbffr