Specialist Paediatric Dentist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Christchurch, South Island 2mo ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Specialist Paediatric Dentist - Christchurch Hospital | Permanent 0.57 FTE Joina highly specialised hospital-based paediatric dental service and make ameaningful difference for children with complex oral health needs. Workalongside experienced multidisciplinary teams in a supportive tertiaryenvironment. Enjoyan exceptional lifestyle in Canterbury with easy access to beaches,mountains, vineyards, and outdoor adventures. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We are seeking a Specialist Paediatric Dentist to join ourHospital Dental Service at Christchurch Hospital in a permanent 0.57 FTEposition. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide specialist oralhealthcare for children and young people with significant medical, physical,developmental, or behavioural complexities. You will work with patients whorequire a level of care beyond that typically delivered in community or generalpractice settings, helping improve health outcomes for some of our mostvulnerable children and adolescents. As a key member of our specialist team, you will provideclinical leadership in paediatric dentistry, contribute to multidisciplinarycare planning, and support the education and development of future dentalprofessionals. The role includes opportunities for teaching, supervision,clinical audit, quality improvement, and participation in postgraduate trainingprogrammes. We are currently advertising this position at 0.57 FTE, withan additional 0.03 FTE anticipated to become available pending finalorganisational approvals. This may provide the successful candidate with theopportunity to increase their appointment to a total of 0.6 FTE in the future. About the Team / Service / Location The Hospital Dental Service provides specialist dental carefor patients across Canterbury and the wider South Island who requirehospital-based dental treatment. Our team works closely with medicalspecialists, allied health professionals, community oral health services, andprimary care providers to deliver comprehensive and equitable care. Christchurch is New Zealand's second-largest city and offersan outstanding quality of life. With world-class outdoor recreation, a vibrantfood and arts scene, excellent schools, and affordable housing compared withmany international cities, Canterbury provides an exceptional environment inwhich to live and work. About You As a Specialist Paediatric Dentist , you will bring: Registration(or eligibility for registration) as a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistrywith the Dental Council of New Zealand (DCNZ). Acurrent Annual Practising Certificate or eligibility to obtain one. Excellentcommunication skills and the ability to build effective relationships withpatients, whānau, colleagues, and referrers. Acollaborative approach and commitment to multidisciplinary practice. Apassion for teaching, mentoring, and continuous professional development. Theability to manage a varied and complex clinical workload while maintaininghigh standards of patient-centred care. Professional membership in relevant paediatric dentalorganisations would be advantageous but is not essential. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andserve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific,disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr