Infectious Diseases/General Physician

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 We are looking for a consultant who brings specialist clinical skills to join our multidisciplinary team to ensure we provide a patient centred approach to the Infectious Diseases service. There will be a real focus on service development on this role, with a real opportunity to make a difference in the way we offer and deliver infectious diseases services. This role could be either a fulltime Infectious Diseases role or split between Infectious Diseases and General Medicine. The general medicine component is made up of inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities as well as dedicated time reserved for administrative tasks. You will also take part in an acute General Medicine on-call roster with registrar support. About the service Our current team includes a dedicated IPC team, Home IV antibiotic and vascular access teams, as well as a fulltime ID Pharmacist and an onsite Microbiologist. Our ID service plays a vital role across the hospital, providing expert consultative advice for complex infections to support services in both inpatient and outpatient management. This role provides specialist ID advice to inpatient teams, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT, Urology, ICU, Oncology – medical and radiation, Haematology, General Medicine, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Neurology and Renal, including a large dialysis unit. The ID team also supports the pharmacy-led Antimicrobial Stewardship programme, sits on the IPC committee and is involved in education across the organisation. We work together with a Microbiologist and the lab team and the Sexual Health service, including HIV, which is located on site. What can we offer you?

• Real life work balance
• A diverse, dynamic and supportive team
• Dedicated time to develop portfolio interest or invest time in CME
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Six weeks annual leave and 10 days CME
• Opportunities to mentor and develop junior doctors
• Relocation packages for national and international candidates

About the location Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic, an easy commute to work and a strong community feel, help achieve true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as three tertiary institutes – Massey University, UCOL (Universal College of Learning) and the IPU Tertiary Institute Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz). Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital. If you would like to know more about this role please do not hesitate to reach out for a confidential chat. Denella Statham – Recruitment Specialist

Applicants must be eligible for vocational registration in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases with the Medical Council of New Zealand.