Vascular Surgery Fellow | Twelve Months Fixed Term - Christchurch

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmlygrounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to buildinga health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Fellowship

We are seeking a Vascular Surgery Fellow,Registrar or Junior Consultant who is looking for a broad, well-roundedfellowship in a busy tertiary vascular unit. The Christchurch Vascular Unit provides acomprehensive vascular service to a large regional and tertiary population,while also supporting vascular services across the wider South Island. Theservice is staffed by five vascular surgeons, providing 24-hour acutevascular cover to a population of more than 800,000, an electivevascular population of more than 640,000, and vascular support for a transplantpopulation of approximately 1.2 million.This provides an unusually broad clinicalexperience, encompassing the full spectrum of contemporary vascular surgeryfrom open distal bypass surgery through to complex endovascular and aorticintervention. The fellowship can be tailored to theexperience and career aspirations of the successful applicant, withopportunities to develop both open and endovascular skills. There will beparticular opportunities for trainees wishing to strengthen their experience incomplex aortic, peripheral arterial, vascular access and open vascular surgery.

The Clinical Experience

The Christchurch Vascular Unit provides acomprehensive range of vascular services, including:Open and endovascular management of peripheral arterial diseaseCarotid and cerebrovascular surgeryComplex lower limb revascularisation and distal bypass surgeryAortic aneurysm and occlusive diseaseFEVAR and TEVARComplex endovascular aortic intervention, including arch and Zone 0 proceduresAcute vascular surgery and limb salvageManagement of vascular trauma and other vascular emergenciesRenal access surgeryVenous and minor vascular proceduresComplex oncological vascular surgeryVascular support for the national sarcoma serviceVascular and transplant surgeryThe unit performs more than 40 oncologicalvascular procedures each year, providing exposure to the management ofcomplex vascular problems associated with major malignancy and closecollaboration with our oncology and surgical colleagues. There is also exposure to the widermultidisciplinary vascular service, including:Weekly multidisciplinary vascular MDMWeekly CME and teaching every Wednesday morningMultidisciplinary diabetic foot clinicAVM multidisciplinary meetingsRenal access meetingsComplex aortic meetingsOpportunities to participate in vascular ultrasound trainingA dedicated weekly peripheral interventional radiology listFor fellows with an interest in endovascularintervention, there is significant exposure to contemporary image-guidedvascular procedures and the opportunity to work closely with our interventionalradiology colleagues. For those wishing to develop open surgicalskills, there is extensive exposure to both elective and acute open vascularsurgery.

Theatre and Procedural Opportunities

The vascular service has dedicated electivetheatre capacity on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with accessto acute theatre capacity on a daily basis. Theatre activity ranges from routine open andendovascular vascular surgery through to highly complex procedures. The fellowship provides an opportunity to gainexperience across the spectrum of modern vascular surgery, with the level ofoperative involvement tailored to the fellow's previous experience, competenceand career objectives. We are committed to providing fellows withmeaningful operative and procedural experience rather than a predominantlyobservational fellowship.

Regional Vascular Service and Nelson/Marlborough

The Christchurch Vascular Unit has strongrelationships with vascular services across the wider South Island and plays animportant role in supporting regional vascular care. This includes an established relationship withNelson Hospital and the wider Nelson/Marlborough region, with visiting avascular surgeon attending Christchurch for the management of out of districtpatients with complex arterial disease requiring the support of a tertiaryCentre.As part of this regional model, the Fellowwill be expected to participate, where appropriate, in rotationalcommitments to Nelson Hospital, including theatre sessions when suitabletraining opportunities arise. These rotations provide an additionalopportunity to experience vascular surgery within a regional hospitalenvironment, while contributing to the delivery of specialist vascular carecloser to patients' homes. The timing and nature of regional commitmentswill be determined by training opportunities, operative case mix and servicerequirements, with the aim of ensuring that any regional commitmentcontributes meaningfully to the Fellow's education and professionaldevelopment.

A Strong Clinical Support Structure

The vascular service has a dedicated vascularward shared with the acute stroke service, supported by a ward-basedvascular Clinical Nurse Specialist. The wider vascular nursing team includes:Two dedicated vascular Clinical Nurse SpecialistsTwo additional vascular Registered NursesDedicated vascular outpatient nursing supportThe CNS team supports the inpatient service aswell as dedicated outpatient pathways, including small aneurysm surveillanceand claudication clinics. The vascular outpatient service is located ina separate dedicated outpatient building, with:Dedicated vascular clinic spaceCo-located vascular ultrasound facilitiesA dedicated minor procedure roomFacilities for local anaesthetic venous proceduresThis integrated structure provides fellowswith exposure not only to operative vascular surgery but also to the widerpatient journey, including vascular assessment, imaging, surveillance,outpatient intervention and multidisciplinary management.

Education and Supervision

We are a strongly collegial unit and placeconsiderable emphasis on teaching, supervision and professional development. There is protected weekly CME andmultidisciplinary teaching, with opportunities for fellows to participatein case discussion, audit, morbidity and mortality review, clinical governanceand departmental education. The fellow will work directly with the fivevascular surgeons and will have the opportunity to develop experience acrossdifferent surgical approaches and areas of expertise. The fellowship can be structured to supportindividual career goals. Depending on the applicant's previous experience, thismay include greater emphasis on:Complex endovascular surgeryOpen arterial reconstructionAortic surgeryPeripheral arterial disease and limb salvageVascular accessOncological vascular surgeryAcute vascular surgeryUltrasound and outpatient vascular practiceWe are particularly interested in applicantswho want to develop into well-rounded vascular surgeons capable of managingboth complex open and endovascular disease.

Why Christchurch?

Christchurch offers an exceptional combinationof high-level tertiary surgical training and quality of life. Located on the east coast of New Zealand'sSouth Island, Christchurch is a vibrant and growing city with excellent accessto some of New Zealand'smost spectacular outdoor environments. The city itself offers an attractivecombination of urban life, beaches, parks, restaurants, caf s, arts andculture. The Port Hills and Banks Peninsula are close to the city, while theSouthern Alps are easily accessible for those who enjoy the outdoors. For those interested in an active lifestyle,Christchurch provides exceptional opportunities for:Skiing and snowboarding, with several ski fields within easy reachSurfing and other water sportsMountain bikingRoad and gravel cyclingHiking and trampingTrail runningClimbingKayaking and other outdoor activitiesExploring the South Island's national parks, mountains, lakes and coastlineThe location also makes Christchurch anexcellent base for exploring the wider South Island, including the SouthernAlps, Canterbury high country, West Coast, Otago and Queenstown. In short, Christchurch offers the opportunityto undertake high-level tertiary vascular training while enjoying anoutstanding lifestyle in one of New Zealand'smost accessible outdoorenvironments.

About You

We are looking for a motivated doctor who iscommitted to developing a career in vascular surgery and who will contributepositively to our collegial team environment. The position would suit:An advanced surgical trainee seeking broad exposure to vascular surgeryA junior consultant seeking additional experience before establishing an independent vascular practiceAn overseas-trained vascular surgeon seeking further experience in contemporary open and endovascular vascular surgery. You will have:A commitment to high-quality patient careA strong interest in vascular surgeryA willingness to participate in the full clinical activities of the vascular serviceAn enthusiasm for learning and teachingA collaborative approach to working with vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, radiologists, anaesthetists, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary teamKnowledge and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how its principles can be applied to healthA willingness to further develop an equity lens and skillset to assist Māori and minority groupsYou must be eligible for general orprovisional general registration with the Medical Council of NewZ.

About Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Canterbury

When you work with Health New Zealand | TeWhatu Ora - Canterbury, you become part of a large and diverse health serviceproviding care to the people of Canterbury and the wider South Island. Canterbury is home to a major tertiaryhospital and provides a broad range of specialist services, with strong linksto regional and national referral services. Facilities within Canterbury include:Christchurch HospitalChristchurch Women's HospitalBurwood HospitalHillmorton HospitalAshburton Hospital. You will join a team committed to clinicalexcellence, education, training and providing high-quality care to thecommunities we serve. Working atHealth New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicatedto ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned tounderstand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverseMāori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

For further information about the position,please contact:. For employment or registration enquiries,please contact the relevant Health New Zealand recruitment team. Comeand join us in Christchurch - develop your vascular skills across the fullspectrum of contemporary vascular surgery while living in one of New Zealand'sgreat outdoor cities.

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