Consultant Paediatrician

• Provide comprehensive paediatric care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings
• Manage a broad range of paediatric conditions, including neonates, acutely unwell children, chronic illnesses, and behavioural disorders
• Participate in the care of patients within a Level 2 Neonatal Unit, with access to tertiary support where required
• Contribute to acute paediatric services, including emergency care and management of complex presentations
• Participate in the on-call rota, including evenings and weekends, supporting continuous service delivery
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary team to deliver holistic, patient- and wh?nau-centred care
• Engage in clinical governance, audit, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Support teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and allied health professionals
• Contribute to service development and improvement of paediatric services across the region

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent
• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or eligibility for registration
• Vocational registration as a Paediatrician or nearing completion of advanced training
• Experience in general paediatrics, including acute and community-based care
• Experience managing neonates, acutely unwell children, and chronic paediatric conditions
• Ability to work in a high-risk, rural or resource-variable environment
• Ability to work both independently and within a collegial team structure
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience
• Strong clinical decision-making skills in paediatrics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage a high and varied workload, including emergencies
• Effective teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Knowledge of quality assurance, accreditation, and continuous improvement principles
• Commitment to culturally safe care and understanding of diverse populations
• Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural issues, with a commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Flexible, positive, and team-oriented approach
• Ability to manage conflict effectively and work collaboratively
• Commitment to professional accountability, including maintaining appropriate indemnity cover

Experience working in peripheral or regional healthcare settings