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About the Role
We have twelve month and six month fixed-term Clinical Fellowships available with Auckland City Hospital Department of Adult and Emergency Anaesthesia, commencing in February and August 2026. These provide the opportunity to develop skills in the following sub-specialties (Click the link to view the position description) :-
In addition, we also have fellowship opportunities in a combined position with the University of Auckland available in:
Medical Simulation (Click here to view Position Description)
Based at the Simulation Centre for Patient Safety (SCPS) www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/som/anaes/scps at University of Auckland, this position also has a clinical component based at Auckland City Hospital with the Adult and Emergency Division of Anaesthesia. Along with clinical skills, you will acquire a broad skill set in simulation techniques, supporting educational theory and research during the year. SCPS has an active research programme and also delivers simulation-based education for undergraduates and postgraduate health professionals.
Clinical Anaesthesia Research (Click here to view the Position Description)
This appointment will be 50% research and 50% clinical, with call. Candidates with existing research qualifications (eg PhD, Masters) will be looked upon favourably. The fellow will be expected to pursue research that contributes to the department of Anaesthesia. Linkages with the University of Auckland would be encouraged. You may have the opportunity to hold this position for up to two years. Key outputs would include the design, conduct and writing up of several clinical research projects on a theme. The fellow would also be encouraged to attend courses in statistics and epidemiology as appropriate to their experience. There will be flexibility in the start date for this position. For more information about this research position, please contact Dr Doug Campbell onDCampbell@adhb.govt.nz
About you
Ideally, you are likely to be either nearing the end of your training, or have recently completed a formal anaesthesia training programme, but seeking additional structured training in the above sub-specialties. These posts are generally not suitable for applicants who are more than 12 months post FANZCA or equivalent qualification, or for anyone with provisional specialist registration.
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.
Working at Health New Zealand
We are Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Health New Zealand. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.
We are part of Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visit Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for more information if you will be needing a Work Visa)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Why you will enjoy working here
Te Toka Tumai recognises that our kaimahi are our biggest strength. We have a solid commitment to lifelong learning demonstrated through the professional development programs we have available. We invest in collective work and staff training to improve patient care. We supplement this by creating an environment built on equity and respect while working together in caring, cohesive teams and providing opportunities for advancement.
In addition:
You will be mentored and encouraged to develop a consultant approach to patient assessment and the conduct of anaesthesia, as well as having the opportunity to develop and improve teaching, audit and research skills.
We also offer a wide range of opportunities to learn new clinical skills, such as ultrasound-guided regional blockade, and exposure to sophisticated pre-operative assessment techniques. The posts are recognised for the provisional fellowship year (PFY) for the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA).
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.
For more information on what we offer, please click here.
How to apply
To apply, please click on the link below and make an online application providing full contact details including email of three clinical references in your CV including your current supervisor. Your referees may be contacted before short listing for interview.
Please note – at least one of these referees should be your current supervisor / Clinical Lead and the other two can be a senior colleague who have worked with you within the last two years in the same specialty.
Our 12-month positions are usually divided into two 6-month positions. Please provide an ordered preference for sub-specialty positions you would like to undertake in your Cover Letter while submitting application. This allows us to appropriately offer positions should you be unsuccessful in your first choice.
For more information about the positions or the selection process, please contact Fellowship Director Dr Tom Fernandez, Anaesthetist at TomF@adhb.govt.nz.
If you have any queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Kavitha John, Recruitment Consultant on Kavitha.John@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
| Reference | ADHB22481 |
|---|---|
| Posted on | 04/04/2025 |
| Closes on | 04/05/2025 |
| Location | Auckland Central |
| Expertise | Anaesthesia |
| This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts | |
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Te Toka Tumai | Auckland is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that values and embraces the diverse population we serve. We welcome and support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religion.
