Employment Type: 12 months fixed-term –0.2FTE will be allocated to Head of Department
About the Role
An opportunity exists for an Emergency Medicine Specialist to step into the Head of Department role for Whakatāne Emergency Department at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora.
The successful candidate will have 0.2FTE of their current FTE allocated to the HOD role, and this will be on a 12-month fixed term basis. The role will be leading the team based at Whakatāne Hospital with a commitment to supporting services across the Bay of Plenty, including Tauranga Hospital.
This role works in partnership with organisational and service leaders (Medical, Nursing and Business leaders) alongside other service clinical leads to support the development and progression of the organisation’s strategic plan.
About the Team/Service/Location
The Whakatāne Hospital Emergency Department provides 24/7 emergency and acute care to the people of the Eastern Bay of Plenty. This region of the Bay of Plenty has a predominantly Māori population and as such is an opportunity to experience living and working in a community with strong cultural bonds to the local Iwi. The department sees around 25,000 presentations per annum of which around 22% are admitted to hospital.
Over the past four years, the department has invested in the growth of medical, nursing and allied health team members. This includes increasing the ED medical staff base, training and recruiting to advanced nursing roles along with encouraging the development of a multidisciplinary team to best meet the needs of patients. Medical staff working within the department cover a 24/7 roster. This position is advertised as full time however there is flexibility to consider options around FTE. The department has been approved as a site for advanced trainee placement and as such we are looking forward to further developing education and training programmes for junior medical staff.
About You
The ideal candidate for this position will have a desire to work in a smaller secondary care hospital with the opportunity to practice alongside other specialist services such as general medicine, paediatrics, surgery and mental health to deliver innovative and responsive care to people presenting to the ED.
A strong skill base in emergency medicine and urgent care, along with interests in particular subspecialty emergency care such as paediatrics would be beneficial. This position will be of interest if you have ever thought, “I wonder what it would be like to work somewhere with interesting and varied clinical demands and the time to get to know patients, the team I work with and the community I live in?”
You will be an equity focussed, courageous communicator and dynamic leader who can empower individuals and teams to flourish. If you think you’ve got what it takes to perform this crucial role, then please make an online application ensuring you highlight your brilliance via your CV and cover letter.
The successful applicant must hold qualifications that meet the criteria for vocational registration or eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 29th June. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Derek Sage (Clinical Lead) at [email protected], or Sharon Turner, Interim Business Leader at [email protected] or Jenny Martelli, Interim General Manager [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
