Are you in search of a new challenge, cultural experience or a balanced lifestyle for yourself and your family? Look no further. Dunedin offers an exceptional lifestyle, with stunning beaches, walking and cycling trails, and the picturesque Central Otago right at your doorstep. Our community is warm and welcoming, focused on a vibrant future of healthcare in Dunedin.

About the Role: We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Consultant Urologist ( 1.0 FTE) to join our experienced team at the Otago Urology Service , based in Dunedin Public Hospital. Our service offers a range of inpatient, outpatient, and community services to patients in the Otago catchment area. You will also have the chance to conduct clinics and perform simple surgeries in other Otago centers like Queenstown, Alexandra, and Oamaru.

Working closely with our urologists, a senior trainee, two junior doctors, and a skilled team of specialist urology nurses, you will provide 1:4 on-call coverage. The urology service at Dunedin Hospital benefits from 24-hour interventional radiology support, full ICU and HDU facilities, and close collaboration with our oncology and nephrology departments.

Dunedin Hospital has a strong partnership with the University of Otago, and part of your role will involve training and teaching medical students. For the right candidate, there is also an opportunity for academic FTE.

The role will have a clinical focus on urology oncology, endourology, laparoscopic procedures, and management of BPE and LUTS.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing high-quality patient-centered care
Sharing responsibility for day-to-day service management and strategic planning
Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary team
Active participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical governance activities
Engagement in continuing medical education

About Us: Te Whatu Ora - Southern offers services to diverse communities across the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, serving 350,000 people. We are dedicated to improving, promoting, and protecting the health of our region, and our passionate staff are crucial to achieving these goals. We are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team.

Dunedin is a vibrant city known for its warm hospitality. Outside of work, you will enjoy the affordability, excellent schools, laid-back lifestyle, and incredible wildlife on the Otago Peninsula. As a university town, Dunedin offers a wide range of activities including theater, beautiful gardens, art galleries, live music, and various dining options. Central Otago is a popular holiday destination with easy access to outdoor recreational opportunities. Our current Urology Clinical Director highly recommends trout and sea fishing!

Benefits:

Generous relocation package for yourself and your family.
Supportive team environment
Work-life balance
Close working relationship with medical students and university staff at the University of Otago hub
Access to ski fields, mountain biking trails, and stunning local beaches for world-famous surfing
Proximity to national hiking tracks

Salary Range: This role falls within the ASMS Collective Agreement, with a salary range between Step 1 ($170,369) and Step 15 ($250,560 per annum pro rata), depending on prior experience and additional allowances.

If you are an experienced Urologist from a Comparable Health Country, please apply within. If you have any questions about the role, please contact me through this platform. We will respond to all applications.

Consultant Urologist - Otago Urology Service