Medical Advisorat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland - - ref. k07164203
Based at Auckland hospital (Grafton), Part-Time, Permanent role (0.1FTE)Genuine opportunity to make a difference and improve outcomes for New Zealand families!Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleAs the Medical Advisor, you will be responsible for providing expert clinical input into the assessment of and management of families suspected to have a rare familial gastrointestinal polyp/cancer syndrome.
You will also be responsible for promoting the service by supporting specialists, general practitioners and allied health professions as well as contributing to the national service meetings and clinical guidelines.If you are keen to make a difference and have the experience needed to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you!For further details, please refer to the position description here.About the Team/ServiceThe New Zealand Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service (NZFGCS) is national service and is part of the Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP) strategy; providing assessment, diagnosis, clinical management advice and long-term care for those individuals and families who have a familial predisposition to gastrointestinal cancers.
Our multidisciplinary clinical team of Family History Assessors, Gastroenterologists and Colorectal Surgeons identify, assess and manage people with familial gastrointestinal (GI) cancer syndromes. The team also provides education, information and support to families, including medical management advice and a colonoscopy surveillance referral programme.About youYou must be a Consultant Gastroenterologist, registered with the New Zealand Medical Council.Significant clinical expertise in managing familial gastrointestinal cancer syndromes in New Zealand is required.For more information on the role, you are welcome to contact the Operations Manager Rachel Yortt on NZFGCS@adhb.govt.nz.About the locationFor more information on living and working in Auckland click here.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Belinda Peddie – Belinda.Peddie@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.