Consultant Urologist

Location:  Wellington Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital

Service:    Urology service

Contract:  Permanent, full time

Salary:      As per ASMS SECA

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the role

An opportunity exists for a Urologist to join our team in Wellington 

The Urology service provides a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient urology service for the Wellington region, including Hutt Valley. 

As a Senior Medical Officer (SMO), you will be responsible for providing a high standard of clinical practice and expertise to the patients under your care. It is essential that you are eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You will be known by your peers as someone who is able to work within a multi-disciplinary environment, being able to engage with a number of different people from various backgrounds. You will also be expected to participate in the supervision and instruction of junior doctors within the service.

We are looking for someone that can:

• Provide acute and elective clinical care and supervision across outpatient, inpatient and theatre services
• Participate in an acute on call roster
• Participate in relevant service and clinical meetings
• Assist with the supervision and training of Resident Medical Officers
• Contribute to service and organisational initiatives

About the service

The successful candidate will be joining a team of 4 Urologists, a MOSS, 4 Clinical Nurse Specialists and 4 Clinic Nurses. The service is a regional one, delivering a large proportion of patient care from Wellington Regional Hospital, with some surgery at Kenepuru Hospital. A new department, with enhanced clinical areas was occupied in August 2023.

The SMO team is supportive of nurse-led practice and will be assisting in the development of enhanced pathways for some procedural areas. Wellington is currently in the approvals process for acquiring a Soft Tissue Surgical Robot, which will contribute to our ability to deliver patient focused and evidence led care. 

About our location

Wellington is an excellent place to live, offering a balance of lifestyle benefits and natural beauty. Enjoy the city’s vibrant cultural scene, excellent cafés and restaurants, a reliable public transport network, and easy access to beaches, parks, and walking trails. The city's compact layout makes commuting relatively straightforward, while its strong sense of community and high quality of life make it attractive to individuals, couples, and families alike.

Wellington region has a variety of surrounding communities that offer different lifestyles while remaining well connected to the city. Hutt Valley (Hutt Hospital) and Porirua (Kenepuru Hospital), is approximately 15–30 minutes from central Wellington. It is popular with families due to its green spaces, diverse communities, shopping and recreation facilities. Further north, the Kāpiti Coast is approximately 40–60 minutes from Wellington and is renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, growing town centres, and strong appeal to families, professionals, and retirees seeking more space while maintaining access to the capital. 

About you

• Vocationally registered in urology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• FRACS or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• Relevant experience and training

Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ 

If you have any questions about the role, please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz

We are accepting agency represented doctors, please submit a formal application online.

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