Provisional Fellowships - Anaesthesia

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The department of Anaesthesia at Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral offers three fellowship options for final year ANZCA trainees or new fellows of the college. Applications are also open to overseas trained doctors with an equivalent qualification. These positions start in January and July. 

Our fellowship positions are 12-month fixed term positions. They offer Anaesthesia training at a senior level whilst developing an area of special interest/sub-specialty. They include opportunities for professional development to facilitate completion of specialist training and preparation to becoming vocationally registered and a practicing Anaesthetist. This may include developing and leading the teaching of the junior medical staff, assistance with their training and roster co-ordination, audit and guideline development.

Our fellowship opportunities:

• Perioperative Medicine
• Malignant Hyperthermia
• General Anaesthesia

We have recently expanded our theatre complex to 9 operating theatres, 2 procedure rooms plus use of a theatre at our private hospital. Our team currently comprises of 26 specialist anaesthetists, 9 registrars and 2 introductory trainees. We currently operate 2 separate on-call rosters for anaesthesia and intensive care. Successful applicants will contribute to the anaesthesia on call roster with a dedicated anaesthetist available to assist, offer advice if needed. This is a great opportunity to step up to consultant level with support immediately available when required.

Our team cover almost all sub-specialties (except neurosurgery and cardiac surgery) which will allow successful applicants to participate in the full spectrum of anaesthesia services provided by the department.

What can we offer you?

• A diverse, dynamic and supportive team
• 2-3 sessions per week with consultant supervision to develop a portfolio interest - Perioperative medicine, airway, regional, paeds, MH etc
• 1 non clinical session per week for training and development opportunities
• 2 off sessions per week
• Six weeks annual leave and 10 days CME
• Opportunities to mentor and develop junior doctors
• Relocation packages for national and international candidates

Applicants should be entering their final year of ANZCA training (PF year), Fellows of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists or have an equivalent overseas specialist qualification and be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

About our region:

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. The region includes the charming towns of Feilding, Kimbolton, Āpiti, Himatangi Beach, Linton and Ashhurst to name a few, and at the centre of it all is the city of Palmerston North, the lively, multi-cultural heart of Manawatū. Over 120,000 people choose to call Manawatū home, and with a diverse landscape like this it's easy to see why!

It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance.
Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz). Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

If you are interested in discussing these opportunities, please don't hesitate to reach out for a chat! You can connect with Dr Thomas O'Sullivan or our SMO Recruitment Specialist Denella Statham. Or apply here.