Job Opportunity - OST Work 14 Feb 2017

The BOP DHB has an exciting opportunity for a medical officer with an interest in addiction medicine, to join the multidisciplinary specialist addiction team based in Tauranga.

Bay of Plenty Addiction Services (BOPAS)
‘Partnerships in care’
Role based in Tauranga
Part time and flexible hours available

The BOP DHB has an exciting opportunity for a medical officer with an interest in addiction medicine, to join the multidisciplinary specialist addiction team based in Tauranga. The main focus of this role is to provide opioid substitution treatment (OST) for patients across the district in accordance with the New Zealand OST guidelines.

Previous experience working in addiction medicine would be an advantage but not essential as there are experienced clinicians who will support the new appointee. The appointee/s will work with senior psychiatrist and mental health and addiction services registrar colleagues and have close liaison with general practitioners and pharmacists. There are opportunities for full time or part time hour appointments.

If you have New Zealand medical registration and a current Annual Practicing Certificate and would like to discuss this role further, please contact:

Dr Sue Mackersey, Clinical Director, Mental Health and Addiction Services, ph: 07 579 8313 or email: sue.mackersey@bopdhb.govt.nz