Pain Medicine Specialist

SibsmaJobs; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 74,152 - 107,192; Part time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Southern in Dunedin is seeking a Pain Medicine Specialist to join the Persistent Pain Service on a permanent basis at 0.4 FTE. The role involves high-level assessment, intervention and evaluation of complex pain-related conditions in an outpatient setting within an interprofessional team.

You will work closely with patients, their families and whanau, contributing to service development and improvement across the Southern region, and collaborating with primary care and NGOs to

Qualifications

• Registered with New Zealand Medical Council or eligible for registration.
• Experience or interest in pain management and complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced level assessment, intervention and evaluation in an outpatient setting.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team with other health professionals and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with primary care practitioners and non-government organisations as needed.

Education

NZ Medical Council registration

Job description

Persistent Pain Medicine Specialist or Senior Medical Officer/MOSS

• Permanent 0.4 FTE

The Persistent Pain Service at Dunedin Hospital is an Interprofessional Outpatient Service, and we are looking for a Pain Specialist to join our team!

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The Persistent Pain Service team includes physiotherapy, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, and other senior medical specialists. This is a time of transition for the service with a recent change in the Model of Care and home‑base, both occurring with a vision to improve patient’s access to the Persistent Pain Service across the Southern region. As such, this is an exciting time to join and be actively involved in service development and improvement.

The Pain Medicine Specialist will work closely with patients, their family and whanau, providing advanced level assessment, intervention and evaluation of their health‑related difficulties in an outpatient setting. As part of the role, you will also work within an interdisciplinary team, other health professionals, organisations and stakeholders, including primary care practitioners and non‑government organisations who have a supportive care function locally and regionally.

Candidates should hold or be working towards a pain specialist qualification or have a special interest in pain such that you are knowledgeable and experienced in working with complex needs clients and able to demonstrate excellent assessment, formulation, treatment planning and therapy skills. You will be a confident and effective communicator, bring a flexible approach with excellent organisational skills, and be passionate about your work. You will also be a strong supportive team player and be proactive in the interdisciplinary team.

Mōu ake | About you

Applicants must be registered by the New Zealand Medical Council or hold a qualification which can be registered.

Mō mātou | About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like‑minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Utu whānui | Salary range

This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro rata) – dependant on prior experience.

Due to the fast‑paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

For a job description or further information, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers with your CV. Phone: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)