Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology)

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital (but may, in the future be expected to travel to the Hutt Hospital)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

Wellington hospital has a small but busy neurophysiology department that covers a diverse range of procedures on a wide range of patient ages from neonatal upwards. It is located within the adult Neurology department and works closely with Neurologist, neurology nurse and neuropsychologist as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

Tests performed include:

• Video EEG on outpatients as well as the acute setting
• Long-term EEG monitoring on paediatric and adult inpatients
• Evoked potentials including VEP ERG SSEP and VEMP
• vestibular testing including Head impulse testing
• Nerve conduction studies, which include clinical reporting of findings and Intra-operative monitoring in Neurosurgical and orthopaedic surgery. 

About the Team/Service Location 

You will be part of the neurology team which includes 13 consultant Neurologist, with 4 having a specialist interest in/training in neurophysiology and two paediatric neurologist specialising in neurophysiology, 6 Registrars/fellows (currently X2 Neurophysiology fellows and X2 advanced trainees training into neurophysiology and 2 general medical trainees), 2 House surgeons, 6 specialist neurology nurses, 1 research nurse and a team of 3 other clinical physiologists (neuro). 

About you 

• Degree in Neurophysiology
• Internationally recognised Practical qualification in Neurophysiology  ( following 2 year internship in neurophysiology)
• Be registered or eligible to register with Clinical Physiology Registration Board in NZ
• Have some post qualifying experience in  broad range of test in particular be able to perform basic NCS and have good understanding of results and preferable be able to give a clinical report. 
• Good IT skill 
• Good written and spoken English – minimum standard if coming from non-English speaking country is IELTS level 6.5
• Be eligible to work in NZ / visa/ work permit.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 20 April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatu.govt.nz 

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