Contact Details

Website

www.bopdhb.govt.nz

Whakatane Hospital
David Martin
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SMO Recruitment

Jan Simeon
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RMO Recruitment

Tauranga Hospital
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Which hospital(s) fall under your DHB?

Tauranga Hospital
Whakatane Hospital

What are the sizes of your hospital(s) in terms of:

Consultants (total BOP) - 185

What specialties are available to work in at your hospital(s)?

Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics, O & G, Paediatrics

What teaching opportunities are available for RMOs?

RMO
Informal teaching
Bedside, team focus

Formal teaching.
Set teaching programmes, both speciality and generically based. 

Other educational opportunities 
ACLS Level 7. 

Study/Education leave available as determined by the RDA/DHB MECA.

SMO
Advanced Training & CME
As per the ASMS MECA

Training Leave 
10 days p.a.

How easy is it for clinicians to get leave

RMO

Relatively simple, good planning helps.

SMO

Relatively simple, good planning helps.

What parking facilities are available?

RMO
Within 5 minutes of main campus, parking is free.

SMO
Designated parking allocated for senior medical staff.

What IT systems does your DHB have (eg. electronic discharges, electronic radiology requests etc.)?

i-Soft Clinical Intranet (includes electronic discharging;) Winscribe; PACS/RIS; Eclair, Patient Management system, and several others that are not doctor related.

What other support structures / facilities are available for SMO / RMOs (childcare, gyms, security etc.)?

Childcare 
Good quality childcare available within 10 minutes walking distance to the hospitals.

Gym 
Yes, $ 5-00 per week located in Tauranga hospital.

RMO lounge
RMO Common Room located in main hospital block.

Clinical Library 
Available on campus

What are the accommodation options in your DHB's area?

Accommodation
TGA - The DHB provides 7 days accommodation on arrival in Tauranga. House Officers/Registrars generally elect to live in Mt Maunganui which is a 20 minute drive from the hospital. Shared flatting generally cost between $ 100-130 per room.
WHAK The DHB provides 7 days accommodation on arrival in Whakatane. House Officers generally elect to live at Ohope Beach, which is a 15 minute drive from the hospital. Shared flatting generally costs between $ 90 to 120 per room

What are some of the other attractions for your DHB area?

Outdoor lifestyle 
Tramping, surfing, swimming, biking. Located in central north island, within easy access to other cities and attractions.

How do SMO/RMOs apply to work at your DHB?

Applications
E-mail (as above).