Consultant Anaesthetist

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our organization is dedicated to providing excellent healthcare while fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from individuals across various backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. About the Role We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for qualified Specialist Anaesthetists to join our dedicated team in Gisborne. In this permanent, full-time position, you will work closely with our Head of Department and fellow colleagues to deliver high-quality and efficient anaesthesia services to the Tairawhiti community. Your daily responsibilities will involve conducting pre-operative anaesthesia clinics, administering anaesthesia for both elective and emergency surgeries, managing post-operative patients in the ICU, HDU, and wards, and preparing critically ill patients for transfer to tertiary centres. Additionally, you will provide guidance on pain management and offer out-of-hours anaesthesia services to maternity, critical care, theatres, and the emergency department. We also encourage you to take an active role in teaching junior doctors and other healthcare professionals, as well as participate in the on-call roster. About the Team/Service/Location At Gisborne Hospital, you will join a supportive, close-knit team that values work-life balance and the rewarding experience of practicing medicine within a vibrant community. Our 100-bed facility offers a comprehensive range of specialties, presenting you with diverse opportunities for professional growth. For more information on living and working in Gisborne, please visit our website. You can also view a short video featuring insights from our colleagues about their experiences in Gisborne. About You We are looking for candidates with clinical experience in some or all of the areas mentioned above. Requirements To be considered for this role, you will need to hold Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) vocational registration in the Scope of Practice of Anaesthesia. Alternatively, you may be an overseas-trained Anaesthetist eligible for MCNZ Provisional Vocational registration in the same scope. While Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) is preferred for New Zealand or Australian applicants, it is not essential for overseas candidates. Experience in paediatric anaesthesia is advantageous, as we are seeing an increasing number of children and young people accessing our services. Additionally, expertise in Critical Care or recent resuscitation experience will be beneficial as we care for a growing number of complex and acutely ill patients in our emergency and surgical services. Our organization serves a diverse population, and achieving equitable outcomes is a priority, particularly for our Māori community. Therefore, experience in delivering healthcare within a culturally safe framework and a commitment to equity is essential. For more detailed aspects of this role, please refer to the position description for Consultant Anaesthetist. As part of the NZ medical registration application, you will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications. For more information about the registration process and source verification, please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand website. Immigration and MCNZ Support We will provide a personal contact within our recruitment team to assist you with the immigration and Medical Council of New Zealand processes. For some positions, this could lead to a clear pathway to residency. Immigration New Zealand has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. For a quick assessment of your eligibility and pathways with MCNZ registration, please utilize the self-assessment tool available on the Medical Council website. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click ‘apply now.’ All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. Should you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to contact Margaret Broughton at margaret.broughton@tdh.org.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advertisement.