Resident Doctor - Plastics - Hamilton

Head Medical is seeking post foundation doctors for unique Plastics opportunities located in the vibrant city of Hamilton. Ideal for those who have gained exposure to a variety of surgical rotations. Enjoy stunning outdoor adventures, and easy access to both city life and nature’s best!

• 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 mountains
• Salary $106,672 -$121,920 NZD (depending on experience)
• 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.

The Plastics Surgery team at Waikato Hospital offers an exceptional opportunity for post foundation doctors possessing a diverse surgical background, to broaden their skills in a large tertiary hospital setting. With over 34,000 surgical procedures annually across 24 operating theatres and a busy emergency department seeing an average of 220 presentations per day, you will gain exposure to broad surgical cases allowing valuable hands-on experience.

The Location

Nestled along the stunning Waikato River, Hamilton is New Zealand's 4th largest city and is rapidly growing, offering an unbeatable combination of convenience, affordability, and adventure. Just a 90-minute drive from Auckland and a little over an hour from Tauranga, Hamilton is perfectly located for exploring New Zealand’s best beaches, including Raglan, Mount Maunganui, and the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. Nature lovers can enjoy the nearby lakes around Rotorua, or head to the premier ski fields at Turangi and Whakapapa in winter. For sports enthusiasts, Hamilton offers a lively scene with national rowing events at Lake Karapiro, thrilling rugby and cricket matches at FMG Stadium and Seddon Park, plus a visit to Hobbiton for a fun family day out. Whether you are seeking an active lifestyle or a relaxed weekend escape, Hamilton’s central location and diverse offerings have something for everyone.

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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.