Paediatric Emergency Specialist

Paediatric Emergency Specialist - Childrens Emergency Department Combine New Zealand lifestyle experience with working in a world‑renowned tertiary hospital Fixed term, full-time position for 12 months 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 We have an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Emergency Specialist in our Childrens Emergency Department for 12 months in a fixed term, full‑time capacity. Expression of Interest are invited for a Paediatric Emergency Specialist to provide leadership in the Childrens Emergency Department clinically and non‑clinically to ensure that all children we care for receive excellent and equitable care. To ensure that we provide exceptional and equitable care you will be involved in a variety of non‑clinical areas. There are excellent opportunities to be involved in projects focusing on equity of care provided, quality improvement, patient safety, research, trainee supervision, high fidelity simulation‑based teaching and training. In Starship Hospital you will utilise your Paediatric Emergency expertise by your involvement in, clinical guideline and pathway development, medical education, multi‑disciplinary team training, and contributing to organisational‑wide systems such as mass casualty preparedness and pandemic responses. To improve the care of all acutely unwell and injured children in New Zealand you will promote Paediatric Emergency both regionally and at a National level. Auckland is a challenging and rewarding environment to practice Paediatric Emergency as we see a broad range of childhood illnesses and injuries with a high level of complexity and acuity. The department is a purpose‑built facility with state‑of‑the‑art equipment. Our dynamic team works within a multidisciplinary framework including Hospital Play Specialists; Social Workers, Māori & Pacific Island support workers and clerical staff who of course work closely with the nursing and medical teams. For more information about the position or the selection process, please contact Dr Damaya Rasanathan, SCD‑Paediatric Emergency at [email protected] About the Team / Service / Location The Starship Childrens Emergency Department is the only dedicated Emergency Department in New Zealand designed to focus exclusively on the needs of children. The Childrens Emergency Department (CED) is the regional paediatric advanced trauma centre and we specialise in meeting the needs of acutely ill or injured children and young people ranging from birth to 15 years of age. We see approximately 40 000 presentations a year. We are supported by the tertiary level medical, surgical, radiology and intensive care services that are provided within Starship Childrens Hospital. CED works within a multidisciplinary framework that includes Māori support workers, Pacific Island support workers, play specialists, social workers and clerical staff who work closely with the nursing and medical teams. You will be joining a medical team that includes 10.2 SMO FTE, registrars from both the ACEM and FRACP training programmes, SHOs and a highly skilled team of Nurse Practitioners. Auckland City Hospital is the largest in New Zealand and is based in the heart of Auckland City which has been voted one of the best cities in the world. The city is set in a pristine marine‑based environment with a temperate climate and has a population of 1.7 million. It has a vibrant mixture of lifestyles and cultures and offers easy access to stunning and diverse scenery and a wonderful range of outdoor pursuits. With its beautiful countryside and dynamic metropolitan centres, New Zealand offers a lifestyle suitable for all. This is a great opportunity for you to come and experience the kiwi lifestyle and hospitality. We would love to hear from you to discuss the opportunities we can offer. For further details, please refer to the Position Description here For more information on living and working in Auckland click here About you We welcome applications from those who: Are an experienced Specialist in Paediatric Emergency Medicine Registration as a Medical Practitioner FRACP and/or FACEM. Vocational registration as a Specialist in Paediatrics and or Emergency Medicine. Training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine under the JTC of RACP & ACEM (or international equivalent training). Bring a strong clinical background/ level of expertise Demonstrate effective communication/ interpersonal skills to form working relationships with colleagues, children and whānau A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori Are able to demonstrate an understanding of the significance of obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in your role Have strong skills in medical education Demonstrate alignment with Te Toka Tumai values To be successful, you must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligible for such registration (General Registration). Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Preference will be given to New Zealand Citizens and New Zealand residents as per New Zealand employment requirements, though overseas candidates are welcome to apply. If you are an overseas applicant and have overseas medical qualifications, you will be required to provide EPIC source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz 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. Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship is a part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and is the only comprehensive childrens hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1 million children. Auckland City Hospital is NZs largest public tertiary hospital which has strong ties with University of Auckland and provides extensive teaching and training opportunities. How to Apply Well be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. To applyplease click on the Apply tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter. If you have any accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Anel Foord, Recruitment Consultant at [email protected] quoting ADHB23659 to discuss how we can best support your application. Job details Job Reference: ADHB23659 Location: North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland Job type: Contract/Temp Full time Expertise: Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Emergency Medicine #J-18808-Ljbffr