Cardiothoracic Surgeon

• Join the largest tertiary care centre and clinical research facility in New Zealand!
• Professional practice & growth opportunity with a New Zealand lifestyle experience
• Competitive salary package
• Relocation assistance provided!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Our Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit (CTSU) at Auckland City Hospital is the highest volume unit in New Zealand and Australasia. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join out dedicated team of Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals. The ability to cover the full range of emergency surgery is essential due to the high amount of this work for the on-call surgeon.

We provide tertiary care predominately for the Auckland and Northern region, as well as providing care for high-risk patients from across New Zealand. We are the National Heart & Lung transplant Unit and National ECMO Centre.

What can we offer you?

• Excellent professional development opportunities and on-going education
• Accredited Employer status which supports the work visa applications
• Supportive team environment

Please click here for the Job Description

For any clinical enquiries or more information please email Peter Alison-Service Clinical Director - at PeterA@adhb.govt.nz or Gareth Stanley Operation Manager at gstanney@adhb.govt.nz

About the Team/Service/ Location

Positioned in the centre of Auckland one of the world’s most liveable cities, the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit at Auckland City Hospital is the largest Cardiac Surgery Centre in New Zealand providing the full range of cardiothoracic surgery for both ischemic and rheumatic heart disease, aortic surgery and lung cancer surgery.

The CTSU is part of the wider Cardiovascular Directorate which is home to the National Heart and Lung Transplant Service and national ECMO centre for which it has a retrieval service.

The unit is a high-volume service which works alongside a dedicated 26 bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit to deliver approximately 1200 cardiac surgery cases per year.

Auckland City Hospital Cardiovascular service has a long history of excellence and innovation in Cardiothoracic Surgery; building on the legacy of the Greenlane Road Cardiovascular Centre.  

Auckland is a fantastic place for you and your family to live with amazing cuisine, culture and coastal scenery. Our waterfront districts, shopping and dining precincts will keep you busy. Our “wild” west coast surf beaches and the Hauraki Gulf and islands – including beautiful Waiheke Island and its vineyard restaurants – are simply stunning. Auckland’s packed calendar of festivals and events, our vibrant Māori and Pacific culture, and impressive line-up of major sporting events will certainly keep you entertained all year round!

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About you

The ideal candidate will be a senior Surgeon with both Cardiac and Thoracic surgery skills.

• You will have or be eligible for vocational registration with the NZ Medical Council in Cardiothoracic Surgery and ideally be a member of The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
• Experience in heart and lung transplantation is desirable
• 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 visit www.mcnz.org.nz”

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aqeela Razvi, Recruitment Consultant at aqeelar@adhb.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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