Specialist Anaesthetist - Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia

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Specialist Anaesthetist - Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia
Location: Christchurch Hospital | Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time and Permanent roles available 

Join a dedicated, supportive, and high-performing anaesthesia team delivering tertiary-level care in one of Aotearoa - s most dynamic and rewarding clinical environments.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your post-fellowship experience in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia at Christchurch Hospital - a busy, tertiary referral centre and home to a diverse range of high-acuity surgical services.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Specialist Anaesthetist, you - ll play a key role in our Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia team, contributing to acute and elective care across a wide variety of surgical specialities, including Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Neurosurgery, Trauma, Paediatric/Neonatal surgery, and more. This position includes participation in an out-of-hours cardiac on-call roster.

This fixed term role is offered full time, comprising 28 half-day clinical sessions over a 4-week cycle, plus non-clinical and on-call responsibilities.

You will bring a broad range of clinical anaesthesia expertise (excluding Obstetrics), with a strong focus on Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia. Post-fellowship experience of at least 12 months in this subspecialty is essential.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Department of Anaesthesia at Christchurch Hospital is a large, ANZCA-accredited training department with an established team of highly experienced specialists and trainees. We provide anaesthetic services across Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals, servicing an immediate population of 350,000 and acting as a tertiary referral centre for the South Island.

Cardiac Surgical Services in Christchurch include the full spectrum of adult operative and interventional procedures, excluding transplant surgery.

For more information on living and working in Christchurch, click here.

About You

As a Specialist Anaesthetist, you will have:

• A minimum of 12 months post-fellowship experience in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia
• Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Proven ability to work in a high-acuity, tertiary-level surgical environment
• Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork
• A strong focus on equity, safety, and quality in patient care

For more information on registration, please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Working at Health New Zealand

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.

How to Apply

To apply, please click "apply now". All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

For more information about the recruitment process, contact:
Amy Walker - Recruitment Specialist |Amy.Walker@cdhb.health.nz

To find out more about the role, contact:
Amanda Gimblett - Clinical Lead | Amanda.Gimblett@cdhb.health.nz

We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date.
Please note that applications submitted via an agency will not be considered.