Urgent Bite 306 – Bennett Fracture
The Bennett Fracture, with two T’s, is an intra-articular fracture of the base of the 1st metacarpal that requires referral to the orthopaedic surgeons.
Associate Medical Director – Hato Hone St John
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Associate Medical Director to provide expert clinical leadership and support across Hato Hone St John. https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/HatoHoneStJohn/6000000001066160-associate-medical-director
We’re Hiring – Urgent Care Clinicians
Are you a developing or experienced UC clinician wanting to work in a modern, well-supported urgent care environment? We have robust internal systems, strong clinical support & well-managed patient flow. Our purpose-built clinic has established a connected, collaborative working environment, developing new opportunities for patient care. The culture is open-door, supportive, & team-focused, with a…
Urgent Bite 305 – Communication Clarity
Seeing a human and a rock communicate to save the world highlights how the right type of communication technique is needed, in the right setting, and at the right time, to ensure clarity and prevent error.
Clinical Lead – Urgent Care & General Practice
Clinical Lead – Urgent Care & General Practice Are you a senior clinician ready to combine hands-on patient care with meaningful clinical leadership? Tend is now on the Shore and we’re looking for a Clinical Lead with a background in urgent care and/or general practice to help shape and support high-quality, connected care for…
Urgent Bite 304 – Essex-Lopresti Fracture
The Essex-Lopresti Fracture is a radial head fracture with dislocation of the DRUJ, and an associated tearing of the IO membrane. They are often missed and have delayed diagnoses. With the right mechanism of injury we must carefully examine the forearm for not just pain, but also laxity.
Distinguished Fellow policy
Nominations for Distinguished Fellows are now being accepted Closing date is 31 May. Please see the Distinguished Fellow policy document which contains the relevant form for submission. I am pleased to advise that the Distinguished Fellow policy and process have been launched. We intend to award the first batch of Distinguished Fellow awards at the…
Healthy Wealth – Financial Resuscitation
Dr Katherine Debray, currently on a parental pause from NICU training, has created a financial resuscitation course designed to help Kiwi doctors navigate financial decisions. She aims to provide simple, evidence-based financial education for busy doctors to learn the essentials, reduce money stress, and make confident decisions with their finances. The course is structured around…
Healthy Wealth – talking financial education with Dr Katherine Debray
Because Med School taught you medicine – not money.
Update from Te Whatu Ora on the urgent care framework implementation
Please see the email below from Te Whatu Ora which is a summary of progress of the roll-out of the new and improved urgent care framework. Te Whatu Ora will be running a webinar for those keen to find out more or ask questions: Date: Tuesday 5 May 2026Time: 6pm – 7pmRegister: click here to…