Positions available for 2024 Training Year - Geriatrics Registrars

These positions are in the regional training rotation programme with Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Auckland Region Districts comprising Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitematā and Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau Districts.
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

Working as a Medical Oncology Advanced Trainee
Within the Medical Oncology Department there are 31 SMO's, 11 Registrars and 1 House Officer.
The department is accredited for 7 Advanced Trainee registrar positions for 24 months of core medical oncology, and has a Director of Training overseeing the training programme.
The department works in tumour specific teams with consultants specialising in 1-2 tumour types.
Training registrars rotate though these outpatient clinic teams on a 3 monthly basis to cover all major tumour types as well as inpatients and thus gain significant experience in both common and rarer cancers.
Registrars will also work with the wider multidisciplinary team, including Radiation Oncologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, a Clinical Psychologist and Oncology Nurses who attend multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Clinical Research is an important part of oncology and we have a large dedicated clinical trials research department which encourages registrar involvement.
Auckland has a formal medical oncology advanced trainee teaching programme, journal club, radiology and pathology meetings.
We also have a strong history of supporting career development and facilitating overseas fellowships for trainees.

Advanced Training in Medical Oncology

You will need to have passed the FRACP written and clinical exam
These positions will only be offered to those who have passed the clinical exam and completed basic training.
For those completing the exam later this year and should you not pass the exam, you will no longer be eligible for advanced training position and you may be considered for a run allocation.
Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Six month allocations for those interested in Medical Oncology experience as part of their training in General Medicine or specialty training (no interview)

Must be at least a Basic Trainee Registrar with the RACP, ideal for those with 6 months General Medicine experience

Part time and reduced FTE placements will be considered
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Orais 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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