District Health Board Anaesthetic department is looking to appoint two full time enthusiastic Consultant Anaesthetist to join our dynamic, forward thinking team of 16 consultants. These full time positions have a commitment of six clinical sessions per week, offer ample non-clinical time and come with an attractive remuneration and relocation package.
Primary purpose(s) of the position:
1. The Specialist is required to undertake their clinical responsibilities and to conduct themselves in ALL matters relating to their employment in accordance with best practice and relevant ethical and professional standards and guidelines, as determined by:
- The New Zealand Medical Association’s code of ethics;
- The practitioner’s relevant medical college(s) and/or professional associations(s)
- The New Zealand Medical Council
- The Health and Disability Commissioner; and
- District Health Board’s policies and procedures, except to the extent that they may be inconsistent with any other provision of this Agreement.
2. To provide safe Anaesthetic services to people in the District Health Board.
3. To undertake peri-operative clinics, theatre lists, ICU and on call duties for theatre and the Intensive Care Unit, as per service requirements.
4. To provide advice as required on anaesthetic matters and standards of practice.
5. To provide professional, clinical leadership and supervision to junior medical and Anaesthetic staff and Anaesthetic Technicians.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
• Permanent
WEEKLY TIMETABLE
6 clinical sessions @ 3.5 hours = 21 hrs
7 hours for associated peri-sessional duties (Clinical) = 7 hrs
3 x Non-clinical sessions @ 4 hours = 12 hrs
Total = 40 hrs
Education and Qualifications / Experience:
- Current specialist registration with the New Zealand Medical Council
- Professional Medical Indemnity Insurance
- Fellowship of the Australasian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) or equivalent
- Recent clinical experience in Anaesthesia and ICU
Knowledge / Skills:
- Professional and clinical credibility
- Proven commitment to provision of quality care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Possess management skills and functions as a professional leader
- Ability to function as a multidisciplinary team member
Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrates cultural awareness
- Commitment to own professional development
- Demonstrates active consumer participation in care planning and consumer focus in service development
- Non-smoker preferred
If this is the position for you, click on the Apply button and one of our consultants will get in touch with you shortly. Alternatively, you can send an email to medicalrecruitment@medfuture.co.nz or call Selma on 09 886 9796.