Situations Vacant

Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent position available immediately. Counties Manukau District Health Board provides a quality healthcare service to a large and fast-growing multi-cultural community in the south of New Zealand's largest city. It operates over two sites, Middlemore Hospital, an 860 bed hospital with 11 operating theatres, and Manukau Surgical Centre, a purpose built elective surgical unit of 78 beds and 10 operating theatres with a separately staffed Perioperative Care Unit.

There is a wide range of clinical sub-specialties to tertiary level, including the National Burns Unit, but excluding cardiothoracic and neurosurgery. A variety of terms and conditions of employment can be considered for the right applicant, including flexible hours of work, the option to work on-call or not as desired, and a negotiable start date. A broad scope of tertiary level clinical capabilities, a commitment to teaching and to continuing medical education are essential, as is a strong focus on continuing quality improvement, development and administration of departmental activities are essential. There is a large variety of clinical work, both adult and paediatric; an Acute Pain Service, an Anaesthetic Preadmission Service, a busy Obstetric Unit, and a strong focus on Regional Anaesthesia.

The environment is challenging, but friendly and supportive. There is a heavy acute workload, requiring specialist cover on-site in the evenings and weekend days to support 22 Registrars and SHO's. This is covered by the On-Call System. FANZCA or equivalent is required, and registration with the New Zealand Medical Council is essential. Applicants are encouraged to complete a self assessment questionnaire via the New Zealand Medical Council website to check their eligibility for registration. This can be completed by visiting the website www.mcnz.org.nz and clicking on medical registration.

For further information contact Nicole Nairn in the Recruitment Centre nicole.nairn@middlemore.co.nz Applications can be made online via www.cmdhb.org.nz/careers Closing date: 31 March 2010.

Clinical Fellowships in Anaesthesia

Auckland District Health Board, New Zealand

The following fellowships are primarily clinical with sessions available for research and teaching. All of the positions are fixed-term and would suit those who have either completed or are nearing the end of their formal anaesthesia training but are seeking additional structured training in any of the specialities listed. You will be working with highly skilled and innovative colleagues in state-of-the-art facilities. You will experience the great outdoors of New Zealand and also enjoy metropolis living in the city which has been voted the 4th best in the world in 2009. 

For more detailed information and to view a position description, please visit our website http://careers.adhb.govt.nz and apply online quoting the relevant reference number. Please provide full contact details including email addresses of three clinical references in your CV. Your referees will be contacted before short listing for interview. You are welcome to apply for more than one vacancy. For help with your online application, please contact Sonu Anand on sonua@adhb.govt.nz quoting the relevant reference number.

Closing date is 15 April 2010.

Adult and Emergency Anaesthesia (Reference No: 024769)

Four 12-month fellowships commencing December 2010, with the opportunity to develop further skills in the following sub-specialities: Liver Transplant, Pain Management, Vascular and Peri-operative Care, Neurosurgery

Greenlane Department of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia (Reference No: 024768)

Four fellowships starting in December 2010 and June/December 2011. These are 12-month programmes with 6 months in Anaesthesia and 6 months in Cardiac Intensive Care. This programme offers extensive experience in all aspects of cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care.

Starship Childrens' Health Paediatric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (Reference No: 024770) 

Two fellowships starting in December 2010. These are 12-month programmes with six months in Paediatric Anaesthesia and 6 months in Paediatric Intensive Care.

Women’s Health, Anaesthesia, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Reference No: 024771)

Two 6-month fellowships starting in December 2010 and June 2011 respectively.

Specialist Anaesthetist

Auckland City Hospital
Fixed-Term
Women’s Health

National Women’s Health at Auckland City Hospital is a tertiary provider of Women’s Health and Neonatal Services for the northern part of the North Island of New Zealand. The hospital has specialised Maternal Foetal Medicine and Gynaecological Oncology services, and there are approximately 8000 births annually. A wide variety of pathology is seen and we have good multidisciplinary support.

We provide anaesthesia and analgesia for obstetrics and gynaecology for National Women’s Health. Approximately 3500 neuraxial procedures are done by us annually. In addition we have a very active pain team for the management of both acute and chronic pain.

We have two positions available for Specialist Anaesthetists for a fixed-term of one year starting from December 2010 and June 2011 respectively. These positions would ideally suit newly qualified anaesthetists with an interest in Obstetric and Gynaecological Anaesthesia. Opportunity exists to become involved in research and quality assurance. The Department of Anaesthesia is a friendly department with a wide skill range provided by 20 full and part-time consultants, a fellow, 7 registrars and 3 pain nurses.

You must hold or be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and be eligible for a work permit.

Please apply online at www.aucklandhealthjobs.co.nz attaching your latest CV and quoting reference number 025017. 

For requesting a position description or for help with your online application, please contact Sonu Anand, Recruitment Consultant on sonua@adhb.govt.nz quoting reference number 025017.

Closing date is 30 April 2010.

Anaesthesia and ICU

• Career progression

Ever thought about passing your knowledge onto others while also achieving your own career goals? As an Anaesthetist with Otago DHB you’ll not only be mentoring and supervising our Registrars in training, you will also have a role in medical student education whilst developing your own career. We have a close relationship with the Otago Medical School so you will have access to research and support facilities and potentially a Clinical Senior Lecturer position.

You’ll enjoy using our state of the art machinery supported by our well trained technicians and PACU staff. As a Consultant you’ll be working on a 1:8 weekend roster and will be able to utilise your skills in one of our eight main theatres, two day surgery theatres and one obstetrics theatre. Dunedin Hospital has 350 beds and a service area that covers around 180,000. You will experience a range of patients that will allow you to build on your current knowledge and who at times will challenge you.

To be successful in this role you’ll need to have an enthusiasm for teaching, be committed to quality service delivery and development, and be able to work effectively as a senior clinician within a multi-disciplinary team. Fellowship with the ANZCA or equivalent is essential and you must be eligible for registration with the NZ Medical Council, www.mcnz.org.nz. Dunedin is a great little city with a big town feel and well-known for its southern hospitality. If you’re considering a move down south, feel free to come and talk to us about the job, the good schools, the University of Otago and the recreational potential which Dunedin and its surrounds possess.

Closing date: Open

Cardiothoracic/ORL Anaesthetists

Green Lane, Auckland, New Zealand

The Green Lane Department of Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthesia is New Zealand’s largest cardiac surgical unit based in Auckland. We have active TOE, transplant, research and training services and perform a wide range of tertiary ORL and cardiothoracic procedures.

We are looking for locum or permanent full-time specialist Anaesthetists with cardiothoracic and TOE experience. Ability to anaesthetise for major head and neck surgery is essential. You should be eligible for vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.

Closing date is 30 April 2010.