Anaesthetist Consultant

Anaesthetist, Permanent At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we take pride in delivering high-quality and progressive anaesthetic and intensive care services. We invite you to bring your anaesthesia skills to the vibrant mountain biking capital of New Zealand. About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, working towards a health system that serves all New Zealanders. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, including our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. About the Role As a specialist anaesthetist, you will provide comprehensive services that include acute pain management, birthing support, MRI assistance, and operating within our Pre-Assessment Clinic. You will also respond to trauma calls and be involved in the clinical management of our Intensive Care Unit, which has seven beds. Our Anaesthetic Service offers elective day stay services and operates a Pre-Admission clinic at Taupo Hospital on a weekly basis. About the Team/Service/Location You will join a dynamic team at Rotorua Hospital, a busy district hospital that covers a wide range of regional specialties. Our Surgical Services department runs one acute and four elective theatres daily. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality anaesthetic care, and we encourage you to learn more about our Anaesthetics Department by exploring the ANZCA bulletin available from page 50. For additional information about living and working in the Lakes area, please refer to the provided link. About You We are looking for candidates who have completed their specialist training, preferably with a Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA). Applicants should be eligible for provisional vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Experience in Intensive Care Medicine is highly desirable, and while formal qualifications in ICU are attractive, they are not mandatory. We are interested in discussing other areas of clinical interest you may have. Working at Health New Zealand We are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that we understand and meet the needs of our community effectively. How to Apply To apply for this position, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to reach out to Sarah Gray, Medical Staff Recruiter, or Dr. David Blundell, Anaesthetist at Lakes. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.