Emergency Medicine Fellow | Parental Cover

Emergency Medicine Fellow (Fixed Term - 12 Months,Parental Leave Cover)Christchurch Hospital | October 2026 StartAdvance 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 OraHealth 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. Mō te Tūranga | About the Role 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. Hyperbaric and Dive Medicine Ultrasound Medical Education and Simulation Research Toxicology Health Informatics Geriatric Emergency Medicine Palliative Care 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 A dedicated Emergency Department Fellowship Coordinator and specialty supervisor Protected non-clinical time for education, leadership, research and quality improvement activities A supportive environment to develop your clinical and professional skills Funded Continuing Medical Education (CME) entitlements Opportunities to participate in teaching, research and departmental projects The opportunity to enjoy Christchurch's exceptional lifestyle, with easy access to mountains, beaches, skiing, hiking and world-class outdoor recreation Mō te Tīma | About the Team 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 afinishing 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. Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | About You Be an advanced trainee nearing completion of Fellowship with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (post-written examination), or Be within five years of attaining Fellowship in Emergency Medicine, or Hold an equivalent overseas Emergency Medicine qualification and be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand Demonstrate excellent clinical judgement and communication skills Have an interest in education, research, leadership or service improvement Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Working at Health 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. For further information about the recruitment process,please contact: Amy WalkerRecruitment Specialist [email protected] For more information about the Fellowship or the EmergencyDepartment, please contact: Dr Mark GilbertEmergency Physician - Senior Workforce Portfolio Holder [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr