Contact Details

Website

www.tdhb.org.nz

SMO Recruitment

Charles Hunt
Recruitment Manager
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+64 6 753 6139 ext 8464

RMO Recruitment

Cara Humphries

Recruitment Advisor

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06753 7777 ext 8829

Karlina Nickson

Medical Management Team Leader

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06753 7777 ext 8704

Which hospital(s) fall under your DHB?

Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth
Hawera Hospital, Hawera

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

There are currently 95 Consultants working for the Taranaki District Health Board although these are as employees, part employees, and self employed contractors and through a service agreement with a private company.

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

What teaching opportunities are available for RMOs?

Informal teaching
On job training is a large part of an RMOs training such as during ward rounds and outpatient clinics.

Formal teaching. 
There are formal training activities whereby an RMO may be required to present research or case studies at Tuesday Tutorials or Grand Rounds. These are coordinated activities that ensure the RMOs receive dedicated training time during which their pagers are managed by the RMO Coordinator.

There formal training opportunities include departmental meetings, radiology meetings and monthly audit meetings.

The DHB delivers a professional development programme each year that is available and accessible by all employees.

Other educational opportunities 
The DHB encourages RMOs to up-skill and support study towards Diplomas particularly in Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. However RMOs are welcome to apply for other courses which are addressed on a case by case basis.

Advanced Training & CME 
The DHB is accredited for training in these areas;
General Medicine
General Surgery
Orthopaedics
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Paediatrics and
Anaesthetics

Registrars are allocated to the DHB through the relevant College or Association of Surgery, Orthopaedics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. We have some non-training posts in Surgery and from time to time in Orthopaedics.

Independent applications are made for posts in General Medicine
Paediatrics and Anaesthetics, though our Anaesthetics department has regional links.

Vocational training is supported by the DHB.

How easy is it for clinicians to get leave

RMO

Leave is allocated to the levels of the relevant collective agreement and is generally approved as requested. 

However we need to ensure continuity of service delivery for the DHB therefore operational needs of the department must be considered.

SMO

Leave is allocated to the levels of the relevant collective agreement and is generally approved as requested. 

However we need to ensure continuity of service delivery for the DHB therefore operational needs of the department must be considered.

What parking facilities are available?

The DHB is well serviced with free car parking and there is a senior doctors and on call staff car park available immediately beside the main building.

Other employee parking is readily available.

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

Taranaki has an excellent patient management system (IBA) utilised by all clinical staff. Laboratory and radiology (PACS) results are all on-line, as are electronic radiology requests. We have electronic discharge summaries and patient medical records are available on-line to review past histories.

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

Childcare
There is no childcare associated with the DHB though there are many options available externally. However, school holiday programmes are arranged conjointly by the DHB and an external provider).

Gym
The DHB has a Recreation Society that is funded by member subscriptions at $1.50 per week. On-site facilities provided include squash court, swimming pool, multi purpose gymnasium (basketball, volleyball, badminton, netball) and an exercise / weights gym. These facilities are available to you and your immediate family at any time of the day.

Inter department competitions are coordinated such as netball and volleyball.

RMO lounge
An RMO lounge is situated at Base Hospital and is well serviced with a television (including SKY), phones, computers, kitchenette and individual mail boxes. There are 3 rooms available for RMOs working overnight.

Clinical Library
The library core hours to be open are from 0800 to 1630 Monday to Friday although there is a 24 hour access by way of security code out of hours. There is a librarian available during the core hours.

The library is well stocked with printed journals and publications, as well as on-line access to specialty websites and libraries required for research and study. 

The DHB has a high volume of students from the New Zealand universities on placement which requires a dedicated level of access to course information.

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

Accommodation
There is on-site hostel accommodation at a very reasonable price of $90 - $100.00 per week.
Local rental housing varies dependent on your requirements, unfurnished or fully furnished, with 1-2 bedroom units from around $180 - $230.00 per week.

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

Lifestyle
Many 1st year doctors comment on the fact that they are able to have a well balanced work to life ratio. They appreciate the average hours they work and as part of a small and close team. This gives then the opportunity to know everyone and in particular their Consultant.

Taranaki is situated on the West Coast of the North Island and is a 4 hour drive or 45 minute flight from the main cities of Auckland or Wellington.

New Plymouth is the destination for the highly successful WOMAD festival and there is a very active theatre and operatic society having featured shows such as Les Miserable, Sound of Music and Miss Saigon.

The Bowl of Brooklands has attracted many international performers such as Elton John, Jack Johnston and Carlos Santana. 

There is a saying in Taranaki that you can ski in the morning and surf in the afternoon. This highlights the closeness of the city to the great outdoors. New Plymouth is only 40 minutes from the majestic Mount Taranaki which has many opportunities for tramping, camping and climbing.

Water recreational and leisure activities abound with surfing being very popular as is surfcasting, boat fishing and jet skiing. 

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

Applications
Taranaki DHB has an e-recruitment system whereby you can make an on-line application. This system also enables you to submit a profile of yourself so that you receive electronic notifications when suitable vacancies are posted on our website. 

However at any time you can submit enquires to our recruitment team; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it