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Press, 13 July 1985, Page 47

Hospital Bd Appointments [ [ CANTERBURY ||M| HOSPITAL H I board RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER CHATHAM ISLANDS Vacancy No. 4/332 THE Board Invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Registered Medical Practitioners for the position of Resident Medical Officer. The Chatham Islands are 500 miles east of Christchurch and have a population of about 750. The Resident Medical Officer Is the sole practitioner on the Islands. There is a well equipped four-bed hospital maintained by the Board. A modern fully furnished three bedroom house Is provided adjacent to the hospital. The Resident Medical Officer holds regular clinics In the surgery attached to the hospital and branch surgeries are held occasionally on nearby Pitt Island. There is a scheduled air service to the Chatham Islands from Christchurch and Wellington. Patients requiring base hospital treatment can be transferred to the mainland either by a scheduled or a special emergency flight. This Is a “Special Area” post for which the Canterbury Hospital Board acts for the Department of Health In all matters pertaining to medical services on the Chatham Islands. The position is graded as a Medical Officer of Special Scale and In addition the officer may claim maternity benefits for patients treated on the Islands. A dispensing allowance Is also paid. The actual commencing salary will be determined by the Director-General of Health. Further Information can be obtained from Dr J. Holmes, Medical Superintendent, Community Health Care Services. Application forms and Conditions of Appointment are available from the Chief Executive, Canterbury Hospital Board, Private Bag, Christchurch, with whom applications close on Wednesday, August 7, 1985. Please quote vacancy number when applying. PART-TIME STAFF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL Vacancy No. 545 A part-time vacancy of 24 hours per week on Inpatient wards, predominantly medical, is now available for a Registered Occupational Therapist. The comprehensive Occupational Therapy Programme Includes remedial intervention and rehabilitation with both short and long term patients in all areas os functional performance. There Is Individual and group Involvement, and the successful applicant will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent opportunities for professional development within a large progressive department exist. Salary will be In accordance with the Health Service Determination applicable to Occupational Therapists. Written applications containing full details of qualifications, etc. close with the Charge Occupational Therapist, Christchurch Hospital, Private Bag, Christchurch, on Friday, July 19, 1985.

PART-TIME CHARGE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OXFORD HOSPITAL Vacancy No. 552 A Registered Occupational Therapist Is needed to provide full Occupational Therapy Services to elderly patients in the hospital. A small volunteer helpers group Is already established. There is a supportive work environment at Oxford Hospital and professional support is through the Charge Occupational Therapist at Coronation Hospital. Applicants with clinical experience in a physical hospital setting Is essential, with preference given to a mature therapist with geriatric clinical experience. Written applications containing full details of qualifications, experience, etc., close with the Director of Occupational Therapy Services, Canterbury Hospital Board, Private Bag, Christchurch, on Monday, July 22, 1985. CARDIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN CARDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT THE PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL Vacancy No. 556 APPLICATIONS are Invited for the above position from persons with previous experience being an advantage but not essential. A background or degree In Physics, Electronics or Engineering would be helpful but Is not essential. The successful applicant will be involved in investigative procedures In the Cardiac Catheterisation and Echocardiography Laboratories, ECG Department and Haemodynamic monitoring on the wards. Salary will be In accordance with the Health Service Determination applicable to Technicians. Written applications close with the Head or Cardiology, The Princess Margaret Hospital, Cashmere Road, Christchurch, at 3 p.m., on Friday, July 26, 1985. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST PSYCHIATRIC UNIT APPLICATIONS are Invited from Interested persons for the position of Clinical Psychologist in the newly established Psychiatric Unit at Taranaki Base Hospital. Applicants must hold the Diploma in Clinical Psychology or equivalent and be eligible for registration. The appointee’s duties will Include Inpatient and outpatient counselling of Individuals, couples, families and groups. Also, they will be expected to carry out psychometric assessment, and run stress management and assertion training groups. Salary will be between $20,989 and $27,643. Application forms and conditions of employment are available from the undersigned with whom applications close on July 27, 1985. The Chief Executive Taranaki Hospital Board Private Bag NEW PLYMOUTH