About this role
General Practitioner Location: White Cross Shirley, Christchurch Hours: 24 Hours Per Week About the Role We are seeking a General Practitioner to join our experienced and supportive team at White Cross Shirley. This is an excellent opportunity for a General Practitioner looking for genuine flexibility and work-life balance while continuing to provide high-quality, patient-centred care. Working 24 hours per week, you will enjoy the benefits of a part-time schedule while being part of a well-established clinic that values collaboration, continuity of care, and strong community connections. White Cross Shirley serves a diverse patient population and offers a rewarding scope of practice where you can build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families. As a frontline healthcare provider, you will play an important role in delivering accessible primary care, helping patients receive the right care at the right time while reducing avoidable hospital presentations and easing pressure on secondary healthcare services. Supported by experienced nurses, efficient systems, and a dedicated administration team, you will be able to focus on what matters most, delivering excellent patient care. What You Will Do As a valued member of the clinical team, you will:
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred general practice care. • Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and long-term health conditions. • Develop meaningful and lasting relationships with patients and their families. • Promote preventative healthcare and support positive health outcomes. • Work collaboratively with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated care. • Support continuity of care through proactive patient management and follow-up. • Contribute to reducing avoidable hospital admissions through accessible community-based healthcare. • Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with professional standards. • Participate in a supportive, team-based approach focused on delivering positive patient outcomes. What You Will Bring To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate, or eligibility for registration. • Experience working as a General Practitioner within primary care. • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills. • A commitment to delivering culturally safe, patient-centred healthcare. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • A collaborative approach and passion for working within multidisciplinary teams. • A genuine desire to improve health outcomes for individuals, families, and the wider community. About White Cross Shirley White Cross Shirley is a well-equipped, community-focused clinic with a strong reputation for delivering accessible and high-quality healthcare. With a steady and diverse patient base, the clinic offers the opportunity to build meaningful ongoing relationships while working within a supportive and experienced clinical team. The clinic provides a broad range of services, and there is flexibility to continue developing areas of clinical interest, including skin procedures, women's health, and other specialist interests. Whether you already enjoy procedural work or are looking to broaden your scope, there is support to help you develop your practice over time. As part of the Tamaki Health network, you will benefit from access to clinical leadership, operational support, professional development opportunities, and a wider network of healthcare professionals. To learn more about the clinic, visit: https://www.whitecross.co.nz/clinics/shirley-gp What We Offer
• A flexible part-time position working 24 hours per week. • Minimal weekend commitments, with no more than one shift per month at our after-hours provider, Riccarton Clinic. • The option to expand into a full-time multi-site roster if desired. • Contractor or salaried employment options. • Strong nursing, clinical, and administrative support. • Efficient systems and processes that allow you to focus on patient care. • The opportunity to develop and grow your clinical interests. • Professional development and career opportunities across the Tamaki Health network. • A supportive and collaborative team environment where your wellbeing is valued. Apply Now If you are looking for a General Practice role that offers flexibility, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference within a well-established community, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to have an initial confidential discussion before applying for the role, please contact Sona at 027 321 2701 or email at [email protected].