Consultant Neurologist

New Zealand Government; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a fixed-term Consultant Neurologist at Nelson Marlborough Neurology Service. The role is 0.7FTE (56 hours per fortnight), outpatient-focused with inpatient consultative input across Nelson and Blenheim.

You will provide specialist neurological assessment and management, contribute to service development and education, and collaborate with General Medicine to deliver high-quality care to the region.

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent.
• Eligible for Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Internal Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
• Broad neurology skills for provincial hospital settings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Neurophysiology skills or experience (EMG/nerve conduction) appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist neurological assessment and management.
• Deliver outpatient clinics and contribute to inpatient consultative care as required.
• Review inpatients and offer consultative recommendations.
• Contribute to service development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical education.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Diagnostician

Outpatient clinic management

Education

FRACP Fellowship (Royal Australasian College of Physicians)

APC eligibility / Annual Practising Certificate

Internal Medicine vocational scope (NZMC)

Tools

EMG/nerve conduction studies

Neurophysiology equipment

Job description

Embracinga rewarding career as a Consultant Neurologist with Nelson Marlborough - deliverexceptional care, live an exceptional life.Fixed term part time 0.7FTE (56 hours a fortnight)Bepart of something special - supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa NewZealand's most sought-after regions.Join our collaborative team in Nelson Hospital where your expertise makes a differenceHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded inthe principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a healthsystem that servesall New Zealanders.

About the Role

Nelson Hospital is seeking for a fixed-term Neurologist position to provide services across Nelson and Blenheim. As a Consultant Neurologist, you willprovide specialist neurological assessment and management within a regionalsecondary care service. The role is primarily outpatient-focused, withneurologists conducting regular outpatient clinics and contributing toinpatient consultative care when required.Inpatient neurology patients are admittedunder General Medicine and remain under General Medicine for the duration oftheir admission. Neurologists provide specialist advice, with managementimplemented by the admitting general physicians. As such, Neurologist may berequired to review inpatients and offer consultative recommendations ratherthan assume primary responsibility for care.The position offers a varied andrewarding caseload across a broad range of neurological conditions, withopportunities to contribute to service development, multidisciplinarycollaboration, and clinical education.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Nelson Marlborough Neurology Service is a secondarycare service providing specialist neurological assessment and managementpredominantly in the outpatient setting.The service operates across two hospital sites:Nelson Hospital, serving a population of approximately 100,000Wairau Hospital, serving a population of approximately 50,000Patients requiring tertiary-level neurological care aretransferred to tertiary centres as appropriate. Our General Medicine colleaguesare highly experienced and manage a wide range of complex neurologicalpresentations locally, enabling neurologists to focus on specialist assessment,diagnostic expertise, and treatment planning.You will join a collaborative and supportivemultidisciplinary environment working closely with:General PhysiciansSpecialist NursesAllied Health professionalsDiagnostic services including radiology and neurophysiologyThe Neurology Service works closely with General Medicineteams across both hospital sites to ensure integrated and high-quality care forpatients with neurological conditions across the region.

About you

The ideal applicant will:

• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent


• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Internal Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.


• Have broad Neurology skills and knowledge of the unique demands in a provincial hospital.


• Be a highly skilled diagnostician who is a great team player with excellent communication skills.


• Have neurophysiology skills or experience (such as EMG or nerve conduction studies), which would be appreciated and considered an advantage.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community.

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.