Are you a post-foundation doctor looking for an enriching out-of-programme experience?
Head Medical is seeking doctors with an interest in Urology for positions based the vibrant city of Hamilton. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive team and to access excellent training and development opportunities.
- City lifestyle, just 90 minutes south of Auckland
- Tertiary referral centre and large teaching hospital (600 bed)
- Enjoy restaurants and cafes, arts and culture, major sporting events
- Easy access to the rest of the North Island, beautiful beaches, national parks, lakes and mountain
- Salary $106,672 -$121,920 NZD (depending on experience)
- February / March 2025 commencement - 12 month contract
The Role
The Hospital in Hamilton is one of the largest tertiary teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres and provides local services for a population of 200,000 and tertiary services for a region of 700,000. Waikato serves the largest Māori population and third largest Pacific population in Aotearoa New Zealand. Clinical specialities include Women’s and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. The Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.
As part of the Urology department, you will have opportunities to further develop your surgical skills and clinical knowledge. The department manages acute admissions, inpatients and attend emergency presentations. You will gain extensive experience in a training environment
The Location
Situated right on the banks of the mighty Waikato River, Hamilton is the 4th largest city in NZ and it continues to expand. Key to this growth is its central location, easy access to other parts of the country and its affordability.
Auckland is only a 90 minute drive north and Tauranga is just over an 1hr to the east. The west coast and east coast beaches are within easy reach at weekends from Raglan, Mount Maunganui, Waihi Beach and of course, the stunning Coromandel Peninsula. And don't forget the 18 tranquil lakes towards Rotorua, also just 1hr 30mins away.
Enjoy the premier ski fields during ski season at Turangi and Whakapapa. Nearby Lake Karapiro hosts national rowing and dragonboat regattas each summer. The FMG Stadium Waikato hosts a range of top quality sports from rugby league, rugby sevens and football. Seddon Park is home to cricket in the Waikato, with large cricket events in the summer (the Blackcaps taking on visiting international teams). It's also not far to drive to Hobbiton, which is a great place to take the family for a day out.
- Enjoy an urban or semi-rural lifestyle
- University city, diverse mix of arts and culture, cafes, bars and restaurants
Find out more about the lifestyle in Hamilton here
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.