Ethicare Resourcing Looking for Consultant Physician – General Medicine at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading teaching hospital and closely associated with Auckland University. General Medicine is the core of the medical inpatient service but is very well supported by the range of tertiary services that you would expect in New Zealands largest hospital complex.

The General Medicine service is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physician who shares our vision for better care for our patients. The service comprises 5 teams of 6-7 consultants. Each ward-based team of consultants has in addition 3 Registrars and 3 House Officers. We are an inclusive, friendly team with excellent relationships amongst colleagues with varied subspecialty interests including infectious diseases, immunology and obstetric medicine. We are well supported by junior staff and we take regular annual and CME leave.

As a SMO you will work a rotation with three clinical weeks followed by one non-clinical week devoted to additional duties such as teaching, relieving absent SMOs plus continuing medical education prior to the weekend on call.

Should you be successful in your application we will welcome you, and together we will strive for high performance and the safest care. We look forward to you being part of our team celebrations and social gatherings.

Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed. Auckland offers it all, the great outdoors with beaches and mountains, shows and concerts, sports, shopping, wining and dining. Its a great place to raise children and enjoy and relax when you’re an empty nester. It provides a perfect base for exploring New Zealand generally with excellent national and international flight networks. Here are a few websites to find out more about living in Auckland schools, houses for sale or rent, and what you can do when you are not at work:

http://www.minedu.govt.nz/

http://www.realestate.co.nz/

http://www.aucklandnz.com/

http://www.heartofthecity.co.nz/

http://www.newzealand.com/

Context

The General Medicine Department provides assessment, diagnosis and management to the patients who present to the General Medicine Department. The component of this role is to promote and maintain a quality service for the care of patients attending the Department of General Medicine.

We are a large General Medical Department with 5 base wards, 33 SMOs (Senior Medical Officers) and 15 teams working every day to manage the inpatient work. In addition we have General Medical clinics several times a week and Hospital In The Home services, which are currently expanding into new pathways/clinical diagnoses.

There is an expansive educational programme which includes journal clubs, grand rounds, and weekly teaching sessions. SMOs within the department have a wide variety of specialty interests including Older Peoples Health, Immunology, Obstetric Medicine, Medical Education and Infectious Diseases this role could be potentially combined with a specialty role dependent upon the skills of the candidate.

We have a wealth of experience in supporting SMOs eligible for provisional vocational registration from overseas joining our department and can provide support through the process.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Practice as a Senior Medical Officer in General Medicine

Clinical practice is carried out to professional standards and legal requirements in accordance with policies and procedures. Patient care is provided in conjunction with other clinicians. Patients referred to inpatient specialities as clinically appropriate. Participation in the General Medicine Department clinical roster as agreed with the Clinical Director. Work in collaborative partnership with members of the interdisciplinary team.

2. Teaching/Research

Establish and use knowledge base to teach medical, nursing and support staff and to participate in clinical audit programmes. Participate in department teaching and training programme as required, including M&M, journal club.

3. To contribute to the overall service of the Department by:

Ensuring resources are used effectively and that departmental priorities are met.

Supporting key goals. Provide cost effective care and assist the department to remain within budget. Ensuring patient care is safe, clinical practice is appropriate and department practice is innovative and evidence based. Ensuring culturally appropriate patient care by assisting staff to understand the diverse needs of the Maori population and by liaising with the relevant cultural advisers to provide the appropriate standard of care. Dealing with conflict situations, working to achieve a win-win situation. Meeting OSH requirements, including ensuring compliance within the department with Health & Safety requirements and encouraging proactive hazard identification and management. Participate in departmental governance and research activity. Supervision on RMOs

4. To be responsible for aspects of own professional development by

Establishing annual goals, objectives, performance targets and strategies to meet these. Attending educational opportunities relevant to the role. Participating in service programmes, as agreed with the Clinical Director. Attending educational opportunities relevant to the role and scope of practice

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications Essential

MBChB or overseas equivalent as determined by MCNZ

Experience/Knowledge

Specialist post-graduate experience as either a general medicine advanced trainee.

Recent experience of managing General Medicine inpatients.

Demonstrated General Medicine ability in a consultant position

Knowledge or willingness to learn of the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi with a commitment to biculturalism.

Sound understanding of professional ethics

Critical competencies

1. Clinical / Operational

Ability to deliver Clinical Quality outcomes

Demonstrates commitment to cross-functional integration

Leads and encourages Clinical staff to continually improve service delivery

Understanding of contracting models and ability to work in partnership with clinical director/Manager

2. Leadership

Gain commitment to Te Toka Tumai vision through clear oral and verbal communication

Partnership approach to the ward team, demonstrating a consultative and inclusivemanagement style

Leads and supports staff in undertaking new challenges.

3. People Management

Leads, communicate expectations, provides ongoing feedback and objectively evaluates performance

4. Change Management

Participate in change management projects and coach staff to have ownership of the process

Coach staff to adapt and move through changes

5. Value Diversity

Understand significance of Treaty of Waitangi

Display cultural sensitivity

Appreciate insights and ideas of all individuals and work effectively with these differences