Auckland District Health Board Looking for Fellow – Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthesia at Auckland City, Auckland Full Time

• Join the largest tertiary care centre and clinical research facility in New Zealand.
• Professional practice & growth opportunity with a New Zealand lifestyle experience
• Six months fixed term role, Feb 2023 start

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand is now up and running and here at Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and to achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Auckland District Health board is a world class teaching hospital. We offer a wide range of primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary services to the Northern Region of New Zealand.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We have a fixed term Cardiac Anaesthesia fellowship position available, working in the Greenlane Cardiothoracic and ORL Anaesthesia Department and the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intensive Care (CVICU), Auckland City Hospital. This role will commence in February 2023.

This clinical fellowship program runs for (6) six months working in anaesthesia and may include working in cardiothoracic and vascular intensive care. The fellowship offers extensive experience in all aspects of cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care, including perioperative echocardiography.

You will have the opportunity to:

• develop a consultant approach to patient assessment and the conduct of cardiac anaesthesia and intensive care
• gain extensive experience in all aspects of cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care, including thoracic transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
• gain considerable training and experience in perioperative echocardiography
• develop and improve teaching and education skills
• develop quality improvement and research skills

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

We are looking for the following requirements:

• This position would ideally suit someone who has recently completed a formal anaesthesia training program, but is seeking additional structured training in cardiothoracic anaesthesia.
• Candidates who are nearing the end of formal anaesthesia training may also be considered.
• You will be either registered or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Please note, you will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application.

Click here to view the Position Description.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To express your interest click ‘apply’ below or visit our careers page at www.careers.adhb.govt.nz and search reference number AUC12917. Please attach your latest CV and cover letter. Please provide full contact details including email of three clinical references, including your current supervisor.

For any clinical enquiries please email Dr Dan Cochrane [email protected] (Fellowship Supervisor)

For help with your online application, please contact Maylaine Cerna, Recruitment Consultant on [email protected].

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022 that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new “Green List” of occupations – and this position is one of those designated critical positions! Of course for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration’s official site for more information: Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List Occupations .

The remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement: (ASMS Senior Medical & Dental Officers MECA March 31, 2021)

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