The job is not accredited for the RACS SET training program but provides sound preparation for surgeons intending to apply for the SET program with exposure to a wide range of clinical conditions and surgical procedures plus excellent RMO training.
Position Highlights
- Full time role in public sector secondary care hospital providing
- Teaching Hospital affiliated with 2 medical schools
- University city in the north island of New Zealand
- NON SET but excellent clinical training available
- 40 hour week plus on call duties
- Flexible employment terms of 6-24 months
- Excellent CME facilities with weekly structured teaching
- Full support from senior medical staff
- Excellent remuneration with visa sponsorship and benefits
- live and work in an area of New Zealand famed for quality of life, good schools and extensive out door activities
- Medical Degree
- Eligibility for Medical Council of New Zealand registration under the general scope.
- A minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience including internship or foundation training with at least 6 months experience in surgery
Remuneration
- Competitive remuneration package based upon level of experience and qualifications comprising basic salary and allowances NZD 120,000 - 250,000 PA
- Refund of medical practice expenses
- Superannuation 6%
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Access to a thorough continuing medical education programme
- opportunities to participate in research projects, pursue subspecialist fields of interest and become involved with medical student and junior medical officer postgraduate education.
- Relocation costs for international physicians
Palmerston North
An university city in the North Island, Palmerston North offers a relaxed pace of life in a small city with close access to Wellington, short commutes, affordable housing and plenty of good schools.
Some features:
- located at the hub of key routes to the central North Island ski fields, and river adventures.
- Wellington the capital city, is only a two-hour journey by road, as are the local wine growing regions.
- the region offers visitors and residents a unique mix of lifestyle by combining rural charm with the convenience of sophisticated living with all modern services and luxuries expected of vibrant cities, including a shopping plaza, a Globe theatrical centre, the Regent and Centre Point theatres, and dozens of hotels/motels.
- excellent primary, intermediate and secondary schooling, both public and private, mixed and single sex.
- cost of living is reasonable, housing very affordable, and rural living with stunning views only minutes from town is very achievable.
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