Orthopaedic Surgeon

About the Role

• You will be joining a high achieving department that is well supported to deliver high quality care to the Lakes community.
• You will be based at Rotorua hospital but you may be required to travel to our Taupo facility to provide outpatients clinics.
• We also provide Orthopaedic visiting outpatient’s clinics at Tokoroa on behalf of Health Waikato.
• The theatre suite is relatively new and is well equipped for supporting Orthopaedic elective work and acute trauma.

About the Team/Service/Location

• Our team has a mix of sub specialities covering the spectrum of Orthopaedic surgery. We are now looking to appoint an additional consultant that has a sub speciality in Upper limb. The Orthopaedic department are well supported by our Tertiary hospital in Hamilton.
• Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
• As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

About You

• Sub speciality in Upper limb is a preference
• Focused on delivering high quality care
• An Interest in education to support our trainee registrars and house officers.
• A team player with an interest in providing high quality care