About the Job

  • Based in Nelson
  • 0.8FTE - 1.0FTE (64 - 80 hours a fortnight) and 1:8+ on-call & call back allowance
  • Permanent Position 

About the role

You`ll be part of a collegial and supportive team of experienced physicians with diverse subspecialty interests, including cardiology, respiratory medicine, nephrology, and gastroenterology. Our team works closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and primary care providers to ensure an integrated approach to patient care.

About the Team/Service/Location

Nelson is seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant General Physician to join our dynamic and collaborative team. Our service provides a comprehensive range of general medical care across acute and inpatient settings, supported by a well-resourced multidisciplinary team. Nelson is a modern, 150-bed secondary care facility that serves the top of the South Island, offering a vibrant working environment with a focus on quality patient outcomes.

As a key member of our medical services, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to the Nelson region.

About you:

The successful candidate will:

  • Practice varied and interesting medicine and work with a supportive multidisciplinary team.
  • Deliver quality services to improve health of the population in Nelson.
  • Participate in the general medicine acute roster with 4 hours average call-back a week.
  • Teach and develop our growing junior medical workforce.
  • Actively contribute to the critical design of our newly approved 225 clinical services block
  • Have an opportunity to achieve work/life balance and enjoy one of New Zealand - s most sought-after regions.

Skills and experience

The ideal applicant will:

  • Bring their general medical expertise and experience to an acute secondary care hospital and contribute to advanced care of the acute inpatients and outpatients in the region.
  • Have preferred following subspecialty interests, however, all areas will be considered:
    • Respiratory
    • Rheumatology
    • Stroke Medicine
  • Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent.
  • Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Internal Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
  • Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.
  • Be competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration. 

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Alasdair today.

alasdairl@headmedical.com / 0131 357 1848

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