• Embracing a rewarding career as a Consultant Neurologist with Nelson Marlborough – deliver exceptional care, live an exceptional life
• Permanent, full-time role (1.0FTE, 80 hours a fortnight)
• Be part of something special – supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most sought-after regions
• Join our collaborative team in Nelson Hospital where your expertise makes a difference

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

About the role

As a Consultant Neurologist, you will provide specialist neurological assessment and management within a regional secondary care service. The role is primarily outpatient-focused, with neurologists conducting regular outpatient clinics and contributing to inpatient consultative care when required.

Inpatient neurology patients are admitted under General Medicine and remain under General Medicine for the duration of their admission. Neurologists provide specialist advice, with management implemented by the admitting general physicians. As such, Neurologist may be required to review inpatients and offer consultative recommendations rather than assume primary responsibility for care.

The position offers a varied and rewarding caseload across a broad range of neurological conditions, with opportunities to contribute to service development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical education.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Nelson Marlborough Neurology Service is a secondary care service providing specialist neurological assessment and management predominantly in the outpatient setting.

The service operates across two hospital sites:

• Nelson Hospital, serving a population of approximately 100,000
• Wairau Hospital, serving a population of approximately 50,000

Patients requiring tertiary-level neurological care are transferred to tertiary centres as appropriate. Our general medicine colleagues are highly experienced and manage a wide range of complex neurological presentations locally, enabling neurologists to focus on specialist assessment, diagnostic expertise, and treatment planning.

You will join a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary environment working closely with:

• general physicians
• specialist nurses
• allied health professionals
• diagnostic services including radiology and neurophysiology.

The Neurology Service works closely with General Medicine teams across both hospital sites to ensure integrated and high-quality care for patients with neurological conditions across the region.

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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. Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply please click ‘apply now’. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. Application via email is not considered. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rosey Wilson, Service Manager Medical Services  rosey.wilson@nmdhb.govt.nz or Desiree Fernandez, Consultant Neurologist desiree.fernandez@nmdhb.govt.nz

For any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Athena Nguyen athena.nguyen@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.