SMO Anaesthesia

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital

The details: 12 month Fixed term - 50 Hours per week - Rostered

• Our mission is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals suffering from chronic pain.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

As specialists in pain management, our team of physicians has undergone advanced training in pain medicine. We offer a wide range of pain care techniques, from medication and therapy to interventions and surgeries.

This is a full-time role for an Anaesthetist with Pain Specialist Physician qualifications. We would also be interested in a non-anaesthetist pain specialist, in consultation with the department. 

As a Pain Specialist Physician, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with chronic pain conditions.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Your day-to-day tasks will include conducting patient evaluations, developing personalised treatment plans, prescribing medications, performing interventional procedures, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.

• This role requires strong clinical skills, the ability to empathise with patients, and a commitment to staying updated on the latest advancements in pain management.

• We are an integrated team and work as such.

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Mōu | About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

Qualifications

• Medical degree and registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Specialty training in pain medicine and appropriate qualifications
• Experience in diagnosing and treating chronic pain conditions
• Knowledge of a wide range of pain care techniques, including medication management, interventional procedures, and rehabilitation therapies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient care
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about pain management
• Eager to provide the best possible care and outcomes to every patient, every time
• Interested in research and new ways of developing and bringing pain relief to the greater community

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

We take our work seriously but love what we do. We're looking for someone who is a good fit.

The Pain Management team is a team of pain specialists, clinical psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists and support staff who are working together to help people overcome their pain. We’re passionate and patient-centered. We have a strong team ethic and we push ourselves to provide the best multidisciplinary care.

As a large Tertiary service we are surrounded by other expert specialists whose expertise we can draw upon at any time. These experts include neurosurgeons, neurologists, psychiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, gynecologists, plastic and hand surgeons.

What does Te Whatu Ora, Waikato offer you?

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our TWO family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside your TWO benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and access to TWO staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – kate.johnson@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: Open until filled

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!