What does Auckland have to offer?
Auckland consistently ranks as one of the most liveable cities in the world with its stunning natural landscapes, mix of cultures and world class entertainment. Working in the Auckland Region you will have the opportunity to work alongside our passionate and knowledgeable senior clinicians who will provide you with world class training, supervision and mentorship.
Working as a Geriatrics Advanced Trainee
Due to the demographic shifts leading to increasing numbers of older people along with increased prevalence of chronic illness, Geriatric medicine has become a major branch of medicine. All medical practitioners are finding that an increasing proportion of their patients are older and look to Geriatricians for expert advice and opinion. Geriatric medicine is very satisfying and rewarding. It combines intellectual challenge, general medicine and team work. It brings together acute and chronic care as well as hospital and ambulatory medicine. Rehabilitation is a major focus. In Advanced Training in Geriatric Medicine, you will explore in-depth specialty training in the diagnosis and management of complex and/or multifactorial disorders that impact the functional and cognitive status of the older person.
Medicine Registrar Runs
Geriatric Medicine Registrar runs in the Auckland region are six months in length, following which you may rotate into a different run. Example run descriptions for the 2023 training year can be viewed on the Auckland Doctors website. For further information on Advanced Training in New Zealand please visit the RACP website.
There are two types of jobs available:
Advanced Training Registrar Positions in Geriatrics
- You will need to have passed the RACP Written Exam and be registered to sit the Clinical Exam for 2023.
- These positions will only be offered to those who have passed the Clinical Exam and completed basic physician training. For those completing the exam later this year and should you not pass, you will no longer be eligible for an advanced training position, however, you may be considered for a Geriatric Medicine run allocation.
- You will need to be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Support and assistance with this process is provided.
Six month allocations for those interested in Geriatrics experience as part of their General Medicine or specialty training
- Must be eligible to apply for a General Medicine Registrar position in Auckland
- You will need to be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Support and assistance with this process is provided.
If you are already an advanced trainee in Geriatrics and a current employee in the Auckland region, you do not need to apply via this job listing. You will have independent meetings with your specialty.
Important: Even if you are a current RMO employee in the Auckland region seeking a six month allocation or advanced training in Geriatric Medicine, you will need to formally apply.
Applications close: Friday 9 June 2023, 5pm NZT
Interviews held: 28 June 2023
Offers to successful applicants: 21 August 2023
Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Auckland Region Districts on behalf of Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau Districts is committed to seeing Aucklanders from every community and background share in a healthier future. To help us achieve this we need a talented diverse workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our values and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Māori and Pacific communities
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