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An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join a collaborative and supportive anaesthesia team in New Zealand. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality perioperative care across elective and emergency settings, working closely with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers a broad scope of practice, including anaesthesia, critical care, pain management, and service development within a dynamic clinical environment.
Job Responsibility:
Provide anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgical procedures across a range of specialities
Conduct pre-operative assessments through anaesthesia clinics, ensuring safe and effective perioperative planning
Participate in perioperative and post-operative management of patients in ICU, HDU, and ward settings
Support the stabilisation and preparation of critically ill patients requiring transfer to tertiary centres
Deliver out-of-hours anaesthesia services, including support to maternity, emergency department, theatres, and critical care services
Provide expert advice on acute and chronic pain management strategies
Participate in the on-call rota and emergency response services
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care
Contribute to teaching and supervision of junior doctors and allied health professionals
Engage in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
Requirements:
Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in Anaesthesia (or eligibility for provisional vocational registration)
Experience in anaesthesia across elective and emergency surgical settings
Experience in perioperative and critical care management
Ability to manage complex and acutely unwell patients independently
Minimum 1 year of NHS experience
Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills in anaesthesia
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in high-pressure and emergencies
Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care
Commitment to delivering culturally safe and equitable healthcare
Understanding of diverse patient populations and health equity principles
Dedication to continuous professional development and teaching
Collaborative approach and adaptability within a dynamic healthcare setting
Nice to have:
Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent
Experience in paediatric anaesthesia
Experience in critical care or recent resuscitation and acute care exposure
Experience in interhospital transfer of critically ill patients