Posted 06 August, 2026
Emergency Medicine Fellow | Parental Cover
Canterbury District Health Board
Christchurch, CAN, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Emergency Medicine Fellow | Parental Cover Emergency Medicine Fellow (Fixed Term – 12 Months,Parental Leave Cover) Advance your Emergency Medicine career in one ofAustralasia's busiest Emergency Departments. Are you an Emergency Medicine specialist looking to broadenyour experience while working in a high-performing tertiary EmergencyDepartment? We have an exciting 12-month fixed-term Fellowshipopportunity to provide parental leave cover within the Emergency Departmentat Christchurch Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to further developyour clinical expertise, leadership, education, research or quality improvementinterests while working alongside an experienced and supportive EmergencyMedicine team. Whether you're nearing the completion of your EmergencyMedicine training or are an early-career consultant looking to gain additionalFellowship experience, this position provides an outstanding platform toenhance your career. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. As an Emergency Medicine Fellow, you'll join the dynamicteam at Christchurch Hospital's Emergency Department, caring for more than 135,000patients each year, with approximately 25% requiring hospital admission. This Fellowship combines hands-on clinical practice withprotected non-clinical time to pursue professional development aligned withyour interests. You'll be supported by experienced Emergency Physicians andhave opportunities to contribute to education, leadership, research, qualityimprovement and service development. Areas of focus may include: Hyperbaricand Dive Medicine MedicalEducation and Simulation Research HealthInformatics PalliativeCare This Fellowship is designed for doctors nearing completionof Emergency Medicine training or within the first five years followingFellowship, providing valuable experience during the transition to consultantpractice. What We Offer Adedicated Emergency Department Fellowship Coordinator and specialtysupervisor Protectednon-clinical time for education, leadership, research and qualityimprovement activities Asupportive environment to develop your clinical and professional skills FundedContinuing Medical Education (CME) entitlements Opportunitiesto participate in teaching, research and departmental projects Theopportunity to enjoy Christchurch's exceptional lifestyle, with easyaccess to mountains, beaches, skiing, hiking and world-class outdoorrecreation Christchurch Hospital is home to one of New Zealand'slargest and busiest Emergency Departments and is recognised for excellence inEmergency Medicine training. Our Fellowship programme has built a strong reputation as a"finishing school" for advanced trainees and early-careerconsultants, offering exceptional mentorship, clinical exposure andopportunities for professional development. You'll be joining a collaborativeteam committed to clinical excellence, innovation and education. To be successful in this role you will: Bean advanced trainee nearing completion of Fellowship with the AustralasianCollege for Emergency Medicine (post-written examination), or Bewithin five years of attaining Fellowship in Emergency Medicine, or Holdan equivalent overseas Emergency Medicine qualification and be eligiblefor vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand Demonstrateexcellent clinical judgement and communication skills Havean interest in education, research, leadership or service improvement Enjoyworking collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace diversity,equity and inclusion and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific peoples,disabled people, members of the rainbow community and people from allbackgrounds and lived experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr