Anaesthetist

About the role

We are welcoming applications for a Specialist Anaesthetist (SMO) to join the Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki. The department supports a wide range of clinical services including anaesthesia, perioperative and pain medicine, and intensive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia, perioperative, pain medicine, and intensive care services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in an intensive‑care daytime roster and an after‑hours 1:7 on‑call roster.
• Respond swiftly and effectively to emergency situations and provide expert medical care to critical patients in the ICU.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Contribute to clinical practice improvement, education, quality improvement, and research initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Specialist ...