MSK & Pain Management Physician

Burwood Hospital, Christchurch | Permanent Part-time 0.3 FTE (12 hours per week) Joinan innovative interdisciplinary service focused on improving outcomes forpeople living with chronic musculoskeletal pain Workwithin a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering holistic,patient-centred care Opportunityto contribute to service development, education, and clinical leadershipwithin a progressive specialist service Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. About the Role Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury isseeking an experienced SMO to join the Pain Management Centre (PMC) at BurwoodHospital. The PMC provides specialist assessment and treatment for peopleliving with chronic musculoskeletal and non-malignant pain conditions. As an SMO - MSK and Pain Management, you will work as partof a coordinated interdisciplinary team delivering outpatient clinics, painmanagement programmes, interventional procedures, and occasional inpatientcare. You will play a key role in supporting patients to regain function,improve wellbeing, and enhance quality of life through evidence-based, holisticpain management approaches. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute toservice development, quality improvement initiatives, teaching, and supervisionwithin a highly regarded multidisciplinary service. About The Team / Service / Location The Pain Management Centre is part of Older Persons Health& Rehabilitation Services and is recognised for its collaborative andpatient-focused model of care. The multidisciplinary team includes specialistmedical staff, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists,nurses, and allied health professionals working together to delivercomprehensive pain management services across Canterbury. Christchurch offers an exceptional lifestyle with easyaccess to beaches, mountains, national parks, and world-class outdoorrecreation, alongside a vibrant and growing city environment. About You As an SMO - MSK and Pain Management, you will bring: Vocationalregistration, or eligibility for vocational registration, with the MedicalCouncil of New Zealand Experiencein musculoskeletal medicine, chronic pain management, or a relatedspecialty area Acollaborative approach and experience working within multidisciplinaryteams Excellentcommunication, teaching, and clinical leadership skills Acommitment to culturally safe practice and the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi Applicants with Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine(FPMANZCA), Musculoskeletal Medicine qualifications, Rehabilitation Medicine,General Practice with specialist pain/MSK expertise, or related experience areencouraged to apply. International applicants should be eligible to obtainMedical Council of New Zealand registration. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andserve 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 besubmitted through our online careers portal. We will review applications as received and may proceed withthe recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: PC4296662 Location: South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch Job type: Expertise: Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Pain #J-18808-Ljbffr