Excellent opportunity if you are seeking meaningful clinical work, academic engagement and work-life balance.
- Permanent position
- Excellent salary and relocation assistance
- Guidance through the Medical Council of New Zealand registration process
- Assistance with immigration and visa pathways
Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) to join a modern and well-supported Level 2 Intensive Care Unit in the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand. This role is ideal for UK-trained Intensivists, NHS Consultants, or senior doctors with FICM or equivalent qualifications seeking a rewarding clinical career combined with an exceptional lifestyle.
The unit delivers a diverse and complex case mix, managing both adult and paediatric patients. Consultants provide leadership in delivering advanced multi-organ support including:
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Non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
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Mechanical ventilation
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Extracorporeal renal replacement therapy (RRT)
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Advanced haemodynamic monitoring
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Multisystem organ support
Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine (Intensivist) opportunity available in the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand for a UK-trained Intensive Care specialist seeking a rewarding clinical role and excellent work-life balance.
This permanent position (0.8–1.0 FTE) involves providing specialist care within a modern Level 2 Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit with 13 beds, managing a diverse case mix of adult and paediatric patients requiring advanced multi system life support, including non-invasive and mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy and invasive haemodynamic monitoring.
The ICU is supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team of experienced Intensivists, fellows and registrars, with opportunities to contribute to teaching, trainee supervision, aeromedical retrieval, research and quality improvement initiatives.
Applicants should hold FICM or an equivalent qualification recognised for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and demonstrate strong experience in intensive care procedures and supervision of junior medical staff.
Location
Located in one of New Zealand’s most desirable regions, Hawke’s Bay offers an outstanding lifestyle with a sunny climate, beaches, renowned wineries, outdoor recreation, excellent schools and vibrant communities, making it an attractive destination for UK doctors considering relocation.
The region offers:
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Outstanding work-life balance
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Beautiful beaches and coastal living
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World-class vineyards and food culture
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Easy access to mountains, hiking and skiing
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Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
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Sunny climate and vibrant regional cities
UK-trained Consultants, Senior Registrars nearing CCT, and internationally trained Intensivists are encouraged to apply.
Health New Zealand is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare for all communities and values a workforce that reflects the diversity of the population it serves.
