He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is seeking applications from Registrars and Senior House officers wanting to progress their career to join our friendly team in Anaesthetics.

This is an exciting opportunity to start the Anaesthetic Training Registrar Programme. This is a full time 1^st year introductory and basic training position recognised by the College of Anaesthetists.

The Anaesthetic department consists of nine senior consultants, one registrar and one House officer. As part of this small team you'll have excellent access to your senior consultants and unrivalled opportunities to experience any of the varied presentations to the hospital – ensuring an enviable broad skill base that will expand your career opportunities as an Anaesthetist.

The role doesn't have an on-call unsupervised component or night shifts but does include long days 0800-2100 and a weekend component.

• The Anaesthetic Department offers excellent support and opportunities for development through a high level of SMO contact and supervision from specialists who are leaders in there field
• The opportunity to work in a modern facility
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• You will be the only training anaesthetic registrar in Whanganui with full access to the team of anaesthetists.

Mōu ake - About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz
• A minimum of two years post qualification experience.
• You must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, highly organised and be an excellent communicator

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association & 20 DHB Multi Employer Collective 17 May 2021 - 31 March 2024 (NZRDA MECA) and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand and 20 District Health Boards Multi Employer Collective Agreement 14 December 2021 - 13 December 2023 (the STONZ MECA).

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.

Whanganui is situated on the west coast of New Zealand's lower North Island. It's location on the historically significant and beautiful Whanganui River, and close proximity to the mountains, makes it ideal for tramping, skiing, fishing and a variety of outdoor adventure pursuits. Whanganui proudly boasts a heritage rich in arts and culture, and excellent educational and sports training facilities. We offer a relaxed lifestyle, affordable housing, an easy commute to work, and an easy two-and-a-half hour drive to New Zealand's capital city, Wellington. Whatever your interests, Whanganui can offer an excellent work / lifestyle balance.

Our population is big enough to support ground-breaking ambitions and small enough for authentic connection. Whanganui's hospitality, like our river, is legendary: we look forward to welcoming you.

If you are interested in applying or just want to know more you can email us at Kent.Wilkins@wdhb.org.nz or click on “Apply Now”.