Consultant Otolaryngologist

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Nelson; On-site; NZD 105,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Nelson invites an ENT specialist to join Nelson Hospital on a fixed-term, part-time basis (0.7FTE) from 1 March to end May 2027, offering a supportive clinical environment and excellent work–life balance in the Nelson region.

Based at Nelson Hospital with district-wide cover across Nelson and Wairau sites, duties include ENT assessment, diagnosis and treatment, timely patient management, and a 1:6 on-call roster; flexibility may be available to cover partial

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Otolaryngology) or equivalent.
• Eligible for Annual Practising Certificate with a vocational Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery scope.
• Experience in otolaryngology and ability to work independently in a provincial district.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist ENT assessment, diagnosis and treatment for ORL patients across the district.
• Support timely access to specialist care and patient management.
• Participate in the ENT roster 1:6 on-call.

Skills

ENT specialist

Skin lesion removal

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Otolaryngology)

Job description

• Fixed term parttime 0.7FTE (56 hours a fortnight) from 1 March - end May 2027
• Join our team inNelson Hospital where your expertise makes a difference
• This is an excellent opportunity for an ENT specialist seeking ashort-term position in a supportive clinical environment, and a fantasticwork-life balance in one of New Zealand's most sought-after regions.

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Enjoya working holiday at the top of the South Island while providing specialistOtolaryngology (ORL/ENT) care to patients across Nelson Marlborough region. Wewelcome applications from ENT specialists who can cover the full three-monthperiod, as well as those available for only part of the term. Flexiblearrangements may be considered to support service continuity and help meet ourdistrict-wide ENT clinical needs during the fixed term period.

Asan ENT Specialist, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, andpatient-centred care across Nelson and Marlborough. This position is based inNelson Hospital; however, it requires a district-wide cover across both Nelsonand Wairau hospital sites.

Keyresponsibilities include:

• Providingspecialist ENT assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for ORL patients witha wide range of ORL conditions across the district.
• Supporting timelyaccess to specialist care and effective patient management.
• Participate inthe ENT roster 1:6 on-call

About the Team/Service/ Location

Nelson Marlboroughprovides hospital and specialist services to communities across Nelson, Tasmanand Marlborough. ENT services form an important part of the district'sspecialist surgical care, supporting patients with a range of ENT conditions. Services include:

• Comprehensive adult and paediatric ENT assessments
• Surgical interventions ranging from minor procedures to complexotologic, sinus, and head & neck surgeries
• Hearing rehabilitation programs
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with audiology, speech therapy,oncology, and primary care providers

Our ENT department is a collegial and supportive team committed toexcellence in patient care. We provide a stimulating professional environmentwith opportunities for innovation, professional growth, and participation indistrict-wide initiatives.

About you:

Theideal applicant will:

• Have experience in otolaryngologist general specialistrole and skin lesion removal.
• Ability to work independently as an ENT specialist in aprovincial district.
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College ofSurgeons (Otolaryngology) or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate with avocational scope of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery with the MedicalCouncil of New Zealand.

Collegialityand collaboration across all disciplines are key to our delivery of asuccessful service to our patients and our community.If this sounds likethe sort of environment that you will thrive in, then we want to hear from you!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated toensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace aworkforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned tounderstand and service our community

We welcome applications from ourdiverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: R3N26-039

Location:

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - Nelson

Job type:

Expertise:

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