Contact Details

Website

www.lakesdhb.govt.nz

SMO Recruitment

Jo Phipps 

RMO Recruitment

Irene Warren
www.lakesdhb.govt.nz

Which hospital(s) fall under your DHB?

Rotorua Hospital
Taupo Hospital

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

Consultants –67

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

General Medicine, Geriatrics, General Surgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anaesthetics, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Radiology

What teaching opportunities are available for RMOs?

Informal teaching
Teaching provided at clinics, theatre, ward rounds, grand round, radiology reviews, M&M reviews, and Audit sessions.

Formal teaching
4 Hours per week dedicated teaching for all RMOs.

Other educational opportunities 
All CTA funded training and organisation-wide mandatory training provided and any legitimate professional development training supported.

Advanced Training & CME 
As per the MECA

Training Leave
As per the MECA

Related expenses
As per the MECA

How easy is it for clinicians to get leave

RMO

RMO
Leave is granted on the basis that leave relievers are available so needs to be planned with the RMO Unit. Seldom is leave declined.

SMO

SMO 
Leave is granted following discussion with the other members of your department and the HOD.

What parking facilities are available?

Lakes DHB has ample free parking available and dedicated on-call parking for SMO.

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

We have electronic discharge summaries, RIS/PACs Radiology reporting, Eclair Laboratory system.

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

Lakes DHB has a dedicated RMO lounge and IT training room.

There is a comprehensive Clinical Library available.

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

On-site accommodation at Lakes DHB is limited but accommodation is provided by LDHB for all new medical staff on arrival.

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

Lakes DHB is known for its wonderful lifestyle opportunities with 11 lakes and rivers in the surrounding area, world class mountain biking trails, and loads of tramping and outdoor adventures at our doorstep. The ski fields are only 2 hours away and the beaches within a 1 hour drive.

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

All positions are advertised on our website at www.lakesdhb.govt.nz otherwise you can contact the recruitment office on +64 7 349 7679.

www.lakesdhb.govt.nz