Provisional Fellowships

The department of Anaesthesia at Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral offers three fellowship options for final year ANZCA trainees or new fellows of the college. Applications are also open to overseas trained doctors with an equivalent qualification. These positions start in January and July.
Our fellowship positions are 12-month fixed term positions. They offer Anaesthesia training at a senior level whilst developing an area of special interest/sub-specialty. They include opportunities for professional development to facilitate completion of specialist training and preparation to becoming vocationally registered and a practicing Anaesthetist. This may include developing and leading the teaching of the junior medical staff, assistance with their training and roster co-ordination, audit and guideline development.

**Our fellowship opportunities**:

- Perioperative Medicine
- Malignant Hyperthermia
- General Anaesthesia

We have recently expanded our theatre complex to 9 operating theatres, 2 procedure rooms plus use of a theatre at our private hospital. Our team currently comprises of 26 specialist anaesthetists, 9 registrars and 2 introductory trainees. We currently operate 2 separate on-call rosters for anaesthesia and intensive care. Successful applicants will contribute to the anaesthesia on call roster with a dedicated anaesthetist available to assist, offer advice if needed. This is a great opportunity to step up to consultant level with support immediately available when required.
Our team cover almost all sub-specialties (except neurosurgery and cardiac surgery) which will allow successful applicants to participate in the full spectrum of anaesthesia services provided by the department.
What can we offer you?
- A diverse, dynamic and supportive team
- 2-3 sessions per week with consultant supervision to develop a portfolio interest - Perioperative medicine, airway, regional, paeds, MH etc
- 1 non clinical session per week for training and development opportunities
- 2 off sessions per week
- Six weeks annual leave and 10 days CME
- Opportunities to mentor and develop junior doctors

Applicants should be entering their final year of ANZCA training (PF year), Fellows of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists or have an equivalent overseas specialist qualification and be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Our team actively encourage work life balance and the MidCentral Region is ideally situated for those who like to work, rest and play - beaches close by, ski fields and wineries just up the road, stunning scenery with loads of hiking tracks including Te Arapuke mountain bike track. Our region also offers excellent schools and a local university.
Make the move to MidCentral - check out our careers site and Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz) to see how much the region has to offer