Contact Details
Website
SMO Recruitment
Wayne Thompson
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06 348 3250 & 027 490 0316
RMO Recruitment
Karen McCormick
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06 348 3436 & 027 490 0315
Which hospital(s) fall under your DHB?
Wanganui Hospital
What are the sizes of your hospital(s) in terms of:
Consultants: 9
What specialties are available to work in at your hospital(s)?
General Surgery, General Medicine, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Geriatrics, Emergency Dept, Dental, Mental Health, O&G, Anaesthetics
What teaching opportunities are available for RMOs?
Informal teaching: Yes
Formal teaching: Yes
Advanced Training & CME: Yes
Training Leave: Yes
Related expenses: Yes
CME: staff are actively encouraged to participate in ongoing education.
Note: Due to our relatively small size Junior medical staff have more one on one time with Senior medical Staff.
How easy is it for clinicians to get leave
RMO
Apply as per hospital policy. This DHB recognises the importance of family friendly practices and endeavours to accommodate all leave applications.
SMO
Apply as per hospital policy. This DHB recognises the importance of family friendly practices and endeavours to accommodate all leave applications.
What parking facilities are available?
On site staff parking free of charge. ED separate parking and special parking available for after hours and on call staff.
What IT systems does your DHB have (eg. electronic discharges, electronic radiology requests etc.)?
Electronic discharge, electronic radiology reports & orthopaedic x-ray viewing on line. OPD bookings.
What other support structures / facilities are available for SMO / RMOs (childcare, gyms, security etc.)?
SMO Lounge
SMO/Consultant shared offices
RMO lounge
Clinical Library
EAP: Employee Assistance programme which offers free counselling to staff.
Leased Childcare facility on hospital site.
What are the accommodation options in your DHB's area?
Accommodation: Onsite 4 RMO 3 bedroom houses & 4 SMO 3 bedroom houses. Other private rental. Plus a 6 bedroom house for shared accommodation for students & observers.
What are some of the other attractions for your DHB area?
A central north island location, 2.5 hours from the Capital city, 1 hour from central north island ski fields, close proximity to two national parks, the majestic Wanganui river, great fishing at local beaches which are less than 15 minutes from Hospital.
How do SMO/RMOs apply to work at your DHB?
Self approach via website, RMO Road show. Recruitment agencies & locum medical serviced providers. Recruitment free phone hotline.
