Chances are, you trained to become a doctor to provide care for those who are in need.
You did it for days like the ones you'll have in VLCA clinics: complex medicine, real need, and patients who are genuinely better off because you showed up.
That's the work our VLCA and high-needs clinics do every day. It's also some of the hardest work in general practice, which is exactly why we think it deserves more than a competitive hourly rate.
Let's be honest about something most job ads skip over. Leading a high-needs clinic means carrying real clinical and operational weight.
We'd rather remove the reason for that fear than pay around it. At Tend, GP Leads aren't out on a limb. When a complaint lands, when a case gets complicated, when the day gets heavier than expected, you've got a team behind you, from the front desk to our online clinical support, and a clinical governance structure built specifically so no GP is left to manage medico-legal risk on their own.
Running a clinic well takes more than clinical hours. Our GP Leads get protected administrative time built into their week, so leadership isn't something squeezed in around patient load, it's part of the job - all protected and templated.
We know what pulls good GPs toward VLCA practices and community providers: genuine collegiality, doctors who back each other up, a culture that doesn't leave you feeling like a number. We're building that at Tend too, and we'd rather you hear it from the people living it than from us.
If you're weighing up a VLCA or high-needs role, we'll connect you directly with a Tend GP who's doing that work right now - let's skip the recruitment spiel. Ask our GPs about the support, the culture, and what "we've got your back" actually looks like in practice at a Tend clinic.
Competitive pay is the basics - if you're choosing where to spend your career, we think the real differentiators are the ones you can't put a dollar figure on: a team that shows up for you, protected time to lead well, and genuine support when it counts.
Online or in-person, see a Tend doctor your way. It’s healthcare now.
Download the Tend app to book an appointment with one of our doctors online 24/7 or in-clinic. Get prescriptions, view test results and more!
With Tend, you can book the next available doctor’s appointment in minutes, and see a qualified Tend doctor in the way that suits you best.
• See a doctor online or at a Tend medical centre in Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Canterbury
• Online doctors available 24/7
• Easy prescriptions & repeats
• Appointment notes & messages
• Personalised health reminders
What can we help with?
• General medical care
• Prescriptions and repeats
• Medical certificates
• ACC and injuries
• Specialist referrals
How Tend works:
• Choose to see the next available GP or book an online or clinic appointment
• Choose the Tend doctor that’s right for you
• Get a video call in the Tend app or visit a Tend medical centre
• Get prescriptions and easy repeats
• Access your care team and appointment notes any time through the Tend app
Who can use Tend?
Tend is currently available to Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Canterbury residents.
Is Tend safe?
The safety and protection of your data is paramount to us. We’re a registered primary care services provider subject to all healthcare laws and regulations, with stringent and comprehensive patient privacy policy and data protection measures to ensure your information is safe and secure.
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Learn more at tend.nz
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