ORL Head & Neck Fellow |2027

New Zealand Government Joba; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora's Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery team at Christchurch Hospital offers a 12-month Fellowship to develop advanced subspecialty practice. The ORL Fellow will provide high-quality care across the service, with exposure to complex head and neck pathology and opportunities for independent operating alongside supervised sessions.

You will conduct outpatient clinics, participate in teaching and supervision of trainees, contribute to research, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Be a registered medical practitioner with higher qualifications in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
• Hold, or be eligible to obtain, registration to practise in New Zealand.
• Have demonstrated experience in Otolaryngology and an interest in developing your expertise in Head and Neck Surgery.
• Be committed to continued learning and development, with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care across our service with exposure to a broad range of head and neck cases.
• Undertake scheduled outpatient clinics and have opportunities to run your own operating lists.
• Collaborate with Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery colleagues on complex cases.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of advanced trainees and participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Registered medical practitioner

Independent working

Commitment to learning

Education

Higher qualifications in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Registration to practise in New Zealand

Job description

Developyour Head and Neck expertise in a busy tertiary serviceBuild your subspecialty experience within a well-established Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery service, with opportunities for independent operating alongside supervised theatre sessions with experienced consultant colleagues.Gain exposure to complex head and neck surgery, working closely with our Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery teams as part of a highly collaborative multidisciplinary service.Shape your Fellowship around your career goals, with opportunities for research, teaching, continuing professional development and further development of your surgical skills.Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

About theRole

This is anopportunity to join our Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery team atChristchurch Hospital for a 12-month Fellowship designed to support yourtransition into advanced subspecialty practice.As the ORLFellow - Head and Neck, you will provide high-quality, best-practice care topatients across our service, with exposure to a broad range of complex head andneck presentations.You willundertake scheduled outpatient clinics alongside consultant colleagues, haveopportunities to run your own operating lists, and participate in supervisedoperating sessions tailored to your individual training and career goals. Therole also provides the opportunity to work collaboratively with Maxillofacialand Plastic Surgery colleagues on complex cases.Alongsideyour clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to the teaching andsupervision of advanced trainees, participate in the on-call roster and beencouraged to develop your academic interests. There is support available forresearch projects within your area of interest, including opportunities toprogress work through to presentation or publication.This is aFellowship where your learning and development matter. We are committed toproviding a supportive environment where you can consolidate your existingskills, broaden your experience and gain the confidence required for the nextstage of your career.

About theTeam / Service / Location

OurOtolaryngology - Head and Neck service at Christchurch Hospital is part of abusy tertiary hospital environment providing specialist care to patients fromacross Canterbury and the wider South Island.You willwork alongside experienced ORL consultants, registrars and other members of themultidisciplinary team, with close links to our Maxillofacial and PlasticSurgery services. This collaborative approach provides excellent exposure tocomplex head and neck pathology and surgery, while supporting a strong learningenvironment.Christchurchoffers an excellent combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle. Witheasy access to beaches, mountains, ski fields, cycling, hiking and the widerCanterbury region, it is an ideal base for enjoying everything the South Islandhas to offer.For moreinformation on living and working in Canterbury click here.

About You

As our ORLFellow - Head and Neck, you will:

• Be a registered medical practitioner, ideally holding or soon to complete higher qualifications in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery through the Royal Colleges or an equivalent pathway.
• Hold, or be eligible to obtain, registration to practise in New Zealand prior to commencing the role.
• Have demonstrated experience in Otolaryngology and an interest in developing your expertise in Head and Neck Surgery.
• Be committed to continued learning and development, with the ability to work independently

Workingat Health New ZealandHealth NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive sothat we are better positioned to understand and service our community. Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.