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An excellent opportunity is available for a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join an established and supportive orthopaedic service in New Zealand. The position combines 0.8 FTE clinical responsibilities with 0.2 FTE as Head of Department, offering the opportunity to contribute both clinically and strategically to the development of orthopaedic services.
The successful candidate will bring broad experience in general orthopaedics and trauma, along with a subspecialty interest that complements and further develops the existing service.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Work as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon providing general, acute and elective orthopaedic care.
• Provide specialist management of a broad range of orthopaedic conditions and trauma.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of orthopaedic services.
• Work collaboratively with the existing multidisciplinary team.
• Take responsibility for departmental leadership as Head of Department (0.2 FTE).
• Support service development and identify opportunities to expand orthopaedic capabilities.
• Bring a subspecialty interest that complements the department's existing expertise.
• Contribute to a high-quality, patient-centred orthopaedic service.

The Orthopaedic Service

The department provides a broad range of general, acute and elective orthopaedic services.
Current subspecialty interests within the department include:

• Hip and knee arthroplasty
• Paediatric orthopaedics
• Sports surgery
• General orthopaedic trauma and elective care

The successful candidate will be encouraged to bring a subspecialty interest that complements the existing team and helps build the department's range of services.
The wider healthcare service supports a population of approximately 50,000, with comprehensive medical and surgical services and access to diagnostic facilities including MRI and CT.

Head of Department Responsibilities

As Head of Department, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to contribute to the leadership and ongoing development of the orthopaedic service.
Responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical leadership within the Orthopaedic Department.
• Supporting the development and implementation of departmental service priorities.
• Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues.
• Supporting effective multidisciplinary working.
• Identifying opportunities to develop orthopaedic services and subspecialty provision.
• Contributing to quality improvement and service development.
• Promoting high standards of clinical care and professional practice.
• Supporting a positive and collaborative departmental culture.

About You

Applicants should have:

• Vocational registration, or eligibility for vocational or temporary registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold current vocational registration with MCNZ.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in managing a broad range of orthopaedic conditions.
• Experience in general orthopaedics and trauma.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to develop effective partnerships and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• An interest in contributing to the development of orthopaedic services.

Te Ao M?ori & Te Tiriti o Waitangi

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to culturally responsive healthcare and working in partnership with M?ori communities.
Applicants should have:

• Competence in te ao M?ori, tikanga and te reo M?ori, or a commitment to beginning and taking ownership of their learning and development.
• Experience in projects or initiatives that give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and frameworks.
• An understanding of how to apply M?tauranga M?ori and Kaupapa M?ori approaches, particularly within healthcare settings.
• A commitment to developing culturally appropriate and equitable healthcare services.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 0.8 FTE Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon + 0.2 FTE Head of Department
• Permanent opportunity
• Broad general orthopaedic and trauma practice
• Opportunity to develop a complementary subspecialty interest
• Leadership and service-development responsibilities
• Supportive, close-knit multidisciplinary environment
• Comprehensive local medical and surgical services
• Access to modern diagnostic facilities including MRI and CT
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of orthopaedic services in a regional setting

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