Consultant Anaesthetist - Darwin - Salary up to $550,000

Consultant Anaesthetist: Royal Darwin Hospital, Northern Territory Permanent | NT Health | AUD up to $550,000 depending on experience | Expedited pathway available for UK and Irish-trained anaesthetists Opportunity Pulse Doctors is proud to support hospitals across Australia and New Zealand, connecting UK and Irish-trained specialists with outstanding permanent opportunities. We are currently working with NT Health on a permanent Consultant Anaesthetist vacancy at in Darwin, the Northern Territory’s major tertiary referral hospital. You’ll provide high-quality anaesthetic and peri-operative care to a diverse community across a broad range of surgical and acute services, while supervising and teaching registrars, trainees and junior doctors. Join a supportive team delivering exceptional anaesthetic care while enjoying a relaxed tropical lifestyle. UK and Irish-trained anaesthetists : if you hold a UK CCT with FRCA , or an I rish CSCST with FCAI , you may be eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway . This means specialist registration with AHPRA without going through the standard college assessment process, so you can move from application to practising as a specialist far more quickly. Key Responsibilities • Provide anaesthesia, analgesia, peri-operative and related services for patients across a broad range of surgical and acute specialties • Participate in the after-hours on-call roster • Provide pre-operative assessments, outpatient consultations, ward consultations and other related anaesthetic services • Provide clinical supervision and procedural assistance to registrars, other trainees and junior doctors • Supervise and teach junior medical staff and contribute to the department’s education program • Work collaboratively with surgical, intensive care and emergency teams and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality patient outcomes • Initiate and take part in research, audit and service evaluation • Participate in departmental quality assurance, including morbidity and mortality reviews, case reviews and significant incident reviews • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation • Work across Royal Darwin Hospital and other Top End sites in consultation with you, if required • Take part in your own continuing professional development, annual performance appraisal and peer review Essential Criteria to Apply • Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent as an overseas-trained specialist • Specialist registration in anaesthesia with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA), or eligibility to obtain it: UK CCT with FRCA or Irish CSCST with FCAI holders can apply through the Expedited Specialist Pathway • Ability to be credentialed by the hospital before commencing • Excellent communication and teamwork skills • A commitment to high-quality, culturally safe patient care Highly Desirable • Previous experience in an acute or trauma teaching hospital • Proven ability to work collegiately with clinicians, nursing staff and managers • Clinical leadership skills and the ability to facilitate multidisciplinary teamwork • A clinical or academic appointment • Interest in providing care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities What’s on Offer for You? • Total Renumeration package of AUD $313,514 to $550,000 ( inclusive of salary between $213,380 - $261,100., generous employer superannuation (up to 12%, salary sacrifice perks, enhancements, on-call and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance) • Relocation support • Visa sponsorship • Fast route to Australian specialist registration fo