Our client is the base hospital for a wide geographical area, creating enormous scope for variety in the work of a talented professional like you. Our clients new state-of-the-art hospital now together with the latest in PACS digital radiology, MRI, CT and iSOFT patient management system, there's no better place to take a leading role in maintaining and enhancing their general medical and respiratory service.

The respiratory service at has three certified Respiratory Technologists who provide a wide range of diagnostic tests including challenge testing. There is a dedicated Sleep Technologist responsible for the diagnosis, fitting and ongoing care of patients in their community with CPTAP and BiPAP units.

You would be the sole respiratory physician and work closely with the tertiary level services nearby, which are within close geographical location. You would provide full outpatient respiratory services to the local population and provide an inpatient consultation service. The position offers the opportunity to work closely within a dedicated team of at least six General Physicians each of whom has a subspecialty interest, and one Geriatrician. The team is supported by Registrars and House Officers. You may participate in an on-call roster of 1:5 for general medicine.

The department of General Medicine is actively involved in teaching and is accredited for post graduate training by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). It is affiliated to the Dunedin School of Medicine and actively supports 4th and final year students within the department, with Physicians providing Senior Lecturer roles to the School of Medicine.

Located in the lower South Island, the location offers a wide range of recreational activities. It is home to two of New Zealand’s national parks offering opportunities for tramping, internationally acclaimed fishing and a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Four ski fields are within easy driving distance. The city is family friendly with excellent educational and sporting facilities.

For further information please contact Julie at julie@ochrerecruitment.com or click on the apply now button below.