Emergency Medicine Fellowship in Christchurch

Emergency Medicine Fellowship

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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.

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to join one of Australasia\’s busiest Emergency Departments and develop specialist expertise through a wide range of supported subspecialty fellowships – all within a world-class teaching and training environment.

About The Role

As an Emergency Medicine Doctor in our fellowship programme, you will work within a dynamic, high-volume Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital, seeing over 135,000 patients per year. Approximately 25% of these patients are admitted, offering rich clinical exposure.

Your time will be split between hands‑on clinical work and dedicated non‑clinical Fellowship activities tailored to your area of interest.

Subspecialty Fellowship Areas Include

• Hyperbaric and Dive Medicine
• Ultrasound
• Medical Education and Simulation
• Research
• Toxicology
• Health Informatics
• Geriatrics in ED
• Palliative Care

This is not a clinical fellowship in the UK sense – it is designed for doctors nearing the completion of Emergency Medicine training or within five years post‑fellowship.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our Emergency Department team in Waipapa, Christchurch, is renowned for clinical excellence and as a finishing school for advanced trainees, fellows, and new consultants. Our supportive team culture, emphasis on teaching, and extensive fellowship opportunities make us the only ED in Aotearoa, New Zealand to offer this scale of training.

You will also spend time working in our rural ED in Ashburton (two shifts every seven weeks), giving you exposure to a different pace and scope of emergency medicine practice.

What We Offer

• A dedicated ED fellowship coordinator and specialty supervisor
• No night shifts and an attractive, flexible roster
• Funded CME entitlements and opportunities to study or attend conferences
• Dedicated non‑clinical time for education, leadership, and project work
• The chance to live in Christchurch – a modern, revitalised city close to mountains, beaches, and outdoor adventures

Qualifications

• Be an advanced trainee nearing completion of fellowship with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (post‑written exam)
• Be within five years post‑fellowship in Emergency Medicine
• Hold an equivalent overseas Emergency Medicine qualification eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Strong clinical and leadership skills
• Desire to contribute to service improvement and education
• Passion for emergency medicine

Benefits

• No night shifts
• Flexible roster
• CME funding
• Non‑clinical time
• Living in Christchurch

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 serve our communities. 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 Amy Walker, Recruitment Specialist amy.walker@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

For more information on individual fellowship descriptions or employment conditions, please contact Dr Mark Gilbert – Emergency Physician, Senior Workforce Portfolio Holder mark.gilbert@cdhb.health.nz.

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