Fellow - Adult Emergency Department

Fellow positions – starting July 2024

 ·         Fixed term part full time and part time roles 

·         Based at Auckland City Hospital 

·         Be an integral part in improving health outcomes for our patient population

 Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Join the Auckland City Hospital's Adult Emergency Department (AED) as a Fellow in Emergency Medicine and play a crucial role in delivering world-class healthcare to a diverse population. AED, a major trauma centre, serves approximately 80,000 adult patients each year, known for its expertise in resuscitation, trauma care, and emergency services.

The position of Clinical Fellow, in partnership with all other medical staff, is to ensure all medical aspects of the provision of care services in the ED. The Fellow is expected to complete their FACEM training requirements and specifically acquire skills in this time to be a confident future Emergency Medicine Specialist.

 We have 7 FTE positions to offer, with flexibility for part time options and a minimum 0.67 FTE for some roles. (Please note that for overseas applicants, FTE will need to be 0.83 or above to qualify for assistance with visa and relocation).

 Responsibilities:

-          Deliver high-quality medical care in line with professional standards and legal requirements.

-          Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered care and appropriate referrals.

-          Engage in clinical rosters, teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

-          Support departmental goals, budget compliance, and evidence-based practices.

-          Prioritize patient safety, cultural competence, and continuous improvement.

-          Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and support equitable health outcomes, especially for Māori.

-          Embrace digital tools for organisational effectiveness.

 The post is open to medically qualified applicants who should hold the FRACP or equivalent qualification and be eligible for vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.

Please note, you will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please click here. 

 Fellowships offered:

-          Special Skills Hems Fellow (Separate Aug/Sept application for following year)

-          Special Skills Simulation Fellow (Separate Aug/Sept application for following year)

-          Quality Fellow

-          Research Fellow

-          Ultrasound Fellow

-          General ED Fellow

 For further details, please refer to the detailed description of roles here and for general PD please click here

 Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

Qualifications:

-          Full registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.

-          Training in Emergency Medicine or equivalent.

-          Commitment to biculturalism and Maori health.

-          Minimum of 4 years' Emergency Medicine experience, and in final year of training.

-          Strong communication and teamwork skills.

-          Critical care experience is a plus.

-          This role offers a dynamic environment with flexible non-clinical time for professional development.

 For any questions please contact Mark Friedericksen, Service Clinical Director AED/CDU MarkFr@adhb.govt.nz or Amanda Welch, Operations Manager AED/CDU awelch@adhb.govt.nz

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

 He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

 Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

 Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the role and to the competencies listed in the position description.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant via nkaripoth@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

Click here to view details about our recruitment process

Immigration / Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. And of course, for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here is a link for more information Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa

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