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General Practitioner

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Wed Jan 19 02:09:14 2022
• Ref: 2223

• Do you have experience in general practice or similar experience relevant to the work of a student health service?
• Are you motivated to achieve the best possible health care outcomes for our diverse population of students?
• Do you hold current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a General Practitioner to join our multi-disciplinary team on a permanent basis (30 hours per week). Our Student Health Service is Cornerstone-accredited and in this clinical role, you will be working with our team of general practitioners, nurses, and support staff to deliver high-quality primary care to Victoria University of Wellington students in a challenging, rewarding, and forward-thinking environment.

You will also work closely with the Health Coach, Health Improvement Practitioner, Student Counselling, and other student support teams.

We offer excellent working conditions, which include:

• Expenses for APC/MPS/RNZCGP membership.
• Professional Development leaves and funding.
• Sick leave entitlement.
• Regular peer review, CME, MDT meetings.
• Monthly wellbeing hour.
• Bi-annual team building days.
• Modern spacious premises.
• Supportive team culture.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

We are looking for applicants with:

• Vocational registration with RNZCGP (or working towards).
• A passion for working in a team environment, to achieve the best possible health care outcomes for our diverse population of students.
• Experience with gender diversity/LARC insertion/minor surgery/ADHD/sexual health/mental health (desirable).

This role requires safety checking through the police vetting system under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

We belong to Compass Primary Healthcare Network and provide wide-ranging multi-disciplinary primary health care to 10,000 enrolled students. We also work with a diverse group of 2,500 international students and provide some services to the wider University student population.

From 31 January 2022, a COVID-19 vaccine mandate will apply to all University staff, students, contractors and visitors. For more information see: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/covid-19/vaccine-mandate .

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 25 February 2021
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Dr Gill Mark at [email protected] or 04 463 5308. But applicants should follow all steps listed below.
Important - Application Steps and information

For applicants who are not NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, we recommend you check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19

Download and complete the University Application Form .

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Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for this position then email the completed application form, cover letter and any other supporting documentation to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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