Joint Clinical Orthopaedic Surgeon

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY AND CRITICAL CARE - DUNEDIN
FACULTY OF MEDICINE TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA

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HEALTH NEW ZEALAND TE WHATU ORA SOUTHERN (HEALTH NEW ZEALAND SOUTHERN)

In pursuit of excellence the Faculty of Medicine - Dunedin in association with Health New Zealand - Southern seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. The position provides an excellent opportunity for a clinical academic to establish themselves in one of the leading medical schools in Australasia.

The appointee will provide leadership in teaching and research in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery while supporting an effective and efficient service for orthopaedic surgery patients in the Otago and Southland regions. There are research opportunities for wider collaboration with other researchers in the Universitys well regarded medical and medical science departments such as the Departments of Anatomy Pathology and Preventive and Social Medicine.

In addition to holding the position of Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Otago the appointee will concurrently hold a position as Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Health New Zealand - Southern. This is a joint University/Hospital position and will be held as a single contract with the University of Otago. The two separate roles equal the equivalent of one full-time position.

Academic Component (0.5 FTE)

The successful applicant will be based in the Department of Surgery and Critical Care Dunedin and appointed to the position of Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor on the basis of academic achievement skills and experience. The appointee will have appropriate experience in teaching and research. The incumbent will be responsible for teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. There will be significant opportunity for clinically-based research.

Clinical Component (0.5 FTE)

Health New Zealand - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 people in diverse communities. This position is based in Dunedin. The successful applicant will participate in a shared roster and an after-hours on-call roster. Clinical duties and patient care including outpatient clinics and operating will form 50% of weekly duties. An additional payment (0.2 FTE) is provided for clinical duties performed outside of regular hours in negotiation with Health New Zealand Southern. The successful candidate must be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Experience in spine and paediatric subspecialties is preferred.

Further details Pūroko

The University of Otago is well-known for its collegiality and combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin it offers opportunities for an excellent work-life balance.

The Dunedin campus is ranked among the most beautiful in the world. The city boasts living options excellent schools and a wide range of activities from Art and Literature to outdoor adventures.

Application Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:
CV.
Cover letter.
Names and email addresses of at least three referees.

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