Consultant Gastroenterologist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough; Nelson; On-site; NZD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough is seeking a dedicated Gastroenterologist to join Nelson Hospital. You will provide high-quality, patient-centred gastroenterology care across inpatient and outpatient services, including clinics and endoscopic procedures, while supporting colleagues and contributing to service development.

Join a collegial team in a dynamic regional hospital environment with opportunities for subspecialty collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Fellowship or equivalent in gastroenterology is required.
• Specialist accreditation in gastroenterology recognised by the NZ gastroenterology body.
• Hold or be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate with Internal Medicine scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred gastroenterology care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient services and support general medical colleagues.
• Conduct gastroenterology clinics and perform diagnostic and endoscopic procedures.
• Contribute to service development and continued improvement within the department.

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent

Specialist accreditation in gastroenterology (NZ Gastroenterology Society-recognised)

Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Internal Medicine

General Internal Medicine (preferred)

Job description

• Permanent full time 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight)
• Join our growing team in Nelson Hospital where your expertise makes a difference.
• Be part of something special: supportivecolleagues in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most sought-after regions.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded inthe principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a healthsystem that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Nelson Hospital is seeking adedicated and experienced Gastroenterologist to join our dynamic team. Thisrole offers the opportunity to provide high-quality and patient-centred careacross a range of gastroenterology conditions. Your responsibilities will include managingboth inpatient and outpatient services, supporting general medical colleagues,conducting gastroenterology clinics, and performing diagnostic and endoscopicprocedures. A strong interest in service development and continued improvementis highly valued.

You'll be part of a collegial and supportive team ofexperienced physicians with diverse subspecialty interests. Our team worksclosely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and primary careproviders to ensure an integrated approach to patient care.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Department of Medicine comprises 16 specialist physicians with adiverse range of sub-specialties, including cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, haematology,nephrology, oncology, and respiratory. Theteam prides itself on collaboration, mentorship, and providing expert careacross Nelson Marlborough region. You will be joining a highly collegialenvironment where shared decision-making and professional development areencouraged.

The Gastroenterology service at Nelson Hospital offers a comprehensivespectrum of care, including outpatient and inpatient consultations, endoscopicprocedures, and multidisciplinary care planning. The service is supported bydedicated nursing staff. Nelson Hospital provides care for a diverse populationacross the Nelson Marlborough region, with opportunities for involvement inboth acute and elective gastroenterology services.

• Hold Fellowship of the RoyalAustralasian College of Physicians or equivalent.
• Specialist accreditation ingastroenterology (NZ Gastroenterology Society-recognised)
• Hold or be eligible for an AnnualPractising Certificate and vocational scope of Internal Medicine with theMedical Council of New Zealand.
• Trained in General InternalMedicine (preferred)
• Ability to work independently in aprovincial hospital setting

Collegiality and collaborationacross all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patientsand community.Should this be the type of environment in which you willthrive, we would like to hear from you!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community. We welcomeapplications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

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

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: R3N25-030

Location:

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - All values

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Gastroenterology