Specialist Anaesthetist - Anaesthesia - Women's (Fixed term)

Overview An excellent opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Anaesthetist to join a world‑renowned tertiary hospital in New Zealand. The role is a 12‑month fixed term full‑time position covering parental leave, based in Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre. While the position is full‑time, we welcome applications from suitable candidates seeking less than full‑time commitment. National Women’s Health (NWH) provides care for around 6,500 births annually, with a high rate of labour epidurals and caesarean sections, and serves as a regional and national referral centre for maternal‑fetal medicine and gynaecological oncology. Responsibilities Maintain high standards of practice and patient care, including appropriate pre‑operative and post‑operative management Ensure the implementation of clear policies for communication and responsibility for patient care with junior staff Maintain accurate records Participate in teaching at specialist training courses and ad‑hoc education of Resident Medical Officers, medical students, technicians, nurses, midwives and any other staff as required Keep up to date with current trends and developments in anaesthesia and the utilisation of technology Regular review of clinical performance as part of maintenance of professional standards Be encouraged to carry out or assist with appropriate research to improve knowledge or standards of patient care Participate in acute pain rounds, high‑risk clinics and provision of on‑call services; the role can be expanded for those with an interest in pain management Qualifications Registered or eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand Clinical experience in some or all of the following areas: Womens Health Anaesthesia, labour epidural anaesthesia, caesarean delivery anaesthesia, obstetric high‑risk anaesthesia, and acute pain management For overseas qualified doctors: provide source verification of qualifications for registration application Benefits We recognise there is more to life than work and provide a range of services and benefits to support our staff while employed. Benefits include workplace support services, opportunities for teaching and research, and a supportive high‑performing team culture. Contact For further information, please contact Dr Matthew Drake, Service Clinical Director at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr