About the Job

Specialist Anaesthetist - Paediatric Anaesthesia, Location: Christchurch New Zealand 

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time 

Kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa!

Are you a Specialist Anaesthetist with a passion for Paediatric Anaesthesia? Join a dynamic and collaborative team where your skills will directly impact the health and wellbeing of our youngest patients across the South Island.

About the Role

As a Specialist Anaesthetist based at Christchurch, you will play a central role in delivering acute and elective anaesthesia care for neonates, infants, and children. You`ll contribute to the out-of-hours paediatric on-call roster and support a wide variety of surgical and diagnostic services, including General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Neurosurgery, Dental, Radiology, and Oncology.`

The role offers a diverse mix of clinical work, including elective and acute paediatric anaesthesia, neonatal care, as well as a balance of adult anaesthesia during regular working hours. In addition, you will supervise and support anaesthetic trainees, helping to shape the next generation of specialists.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Paediatric Anaesthesia team is a closely connected, highly skilled group providing comprehensive anaesthetic services across the Canterbury region - a population of nearly 700,000. All team members have completed at least one post-fellowship year in a paediatric hospital, ensuring specialist-level care. The department is ANZCA-accredited and plays a vital role in paediatric surgical services and supporting Christchurch - s dedicated children - s oncology unit and tertiary-level neonatal unit.

About You

As a Specialist Anaesthetist, you will have:

  • A qualification recognised for vocational registration by the Medical Council of New Zealand
  • At least one post-fellowship year of experience in a Paediatric Hospital
  • Proven ability to manage a wide range of paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia
  • Enthusiasm for working in a team-focused, teaching and learning environment
  • A commitment to delivering equitable and excellent care across all communities

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Alasdair today.

alasdairl@headmedical.com / 0131 357 1848

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