Consultant Intensivist - Waikato

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

CME leave (6 weeks)

Registration assistance

Recruitment allowance

On-call allowance

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is expanding its Intensive Care Unit and seeks Intensivists to join a dynamic team. You will contribute to clinical excellence while engaging in education, research, and staff development in a supportive, teaching environment.

The role offers opportunities for single- or dual-trained intensivists, with potential involvement in academic activities, and benefits including relocation support and comprehensive professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in Intensive Care Medicine.
• Hold FCICM, or UK FICM with CCT or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert ICU clinical care as part of the expanding Waikato Hospital ICU.
• Pursue academic and research interests and support training of junior and senior medical staff.
• Contribute to the department's clinical excellence, education, and innovation.

Education

Medical Council of New Zealand registration eligibility (Intensive Care Medicine)

FCICM or UK FICM with CCT

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Hamilton, North Island

4d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Waikato Hospital, Critical Care - Hamilton, New Zealand

Join Waikato Hospitals expanding ICU serviceclinical, academic, and teaching opportunities, plus generous benefits and relocation support.

• Hours:40 hours per week (1.0 FTE) + on-call
• Remuneration:NZ$250,000 NZ$380,000+ depending on qualifications and experience

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Waikato Hospitals Intensive Care Unit is undergoing significant expansion this year, and we have exciting opportunities for single- or dual-trained Intensivists to join our evolving service. This is a dynamic time to contribute to a growing department with a strong focus on clinical excellence, education, and innovation.

In addition to your clinical role, youll have opportunities to pursue academic and research interests, and to support the training and development of both junior and senior medical staff.

Benefits Include:

• Average call duties and availability allowance of approximately 4555% of base salary
• 6% superannuation
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 2 weeks CME leave
• Full assistance with registration, relocation, and immigration
• A recruitment allowance is currently being offered

About our Critical Care Department

The Critical Care Department at Waikato Hospital is the tertiary provider for Intensive Care to the Midland region of New Zealand.

As a tertiary referral centre, our 16-bed state-of-the-art ICU provides all major tertiary services:

• Major trauma
• Cardiac surgery (second largest in NZ)
• Regional burns
• Busy general and paediatric intensive care

We manage around 1,500 ICU patients and nearly 3,000 HDU patients annually and operate an air and road retrieval service for both critical care and a large contingency of cardiac patients.

Clinicians joining our team will have opportunities to pursue academic and research interests, and to contribute to the training of both junior and senior medical staff.

Subspecialty interestsincluding cardiac, paediatrics, and academiaare supported and welcomed.

The unit is credentialed by the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) atC24 level.

Living and Working in the Waikato

Waikato Hospital, located in Hamilton, is New Zealands largest tertiary teaching hospital and the regional hub for the Midland area, serving over 840,000 people.

With 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and advanced diagnostic facilities, it provides comprehensive care and is affiliated with the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec. The hospitals Waiora Campus supports both road and air ambulance services, making it a centre of excellence in clinical care, education, and research.

Waikato Hospital is in the heart of Hamilton city, a vibrant and welcoming community with a reasonable cost of living and easy commute. Hamilton is handily located within easy reach of other major cities, including Auckland and Tauranga, making it a great base for exploring New Zealand on weekends and holidays.

The Waikato region offers a vibrant blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and urban energy. From world-class surf beaches and underground caves to iconic film landscapes, its a place of discovery and adventure for all ages.

About You

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

• Hold or be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the scope of practice of Intensive Care Medicine and must be of good standing.
• Hold FCICM, or UK FICM with CCT or equivalent qualifications

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.