Specialist in Neurology - Headache (Fractional)

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

About the Role

Applications are invited for the position of Specialist in Neurology – Headache (Fractional)  at Alfred Health to work 3.5 hours per week in the Headache Botox clinic. 

Qualifications and Skills Required

Our preferred candidate must possess the following experience and attributes:

• Appointees must be legally qualified medical practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without conditions, undertakings or reprimands that could impact on their clinical practice
• Fellow of the relevant college
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Neurology
• Meeting Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and core scope of practice in Neurology with special scope of practice in Botox
• Experience in the specialist management of primary headache disorders (essential)
• Experience with administration of onabutulinum toxinA in migraine management (desirable)
• Experience in the administration of other cranial nerve blocks relevant to headache (desirable)
• Outstanding communication skills, including well-developed conflict resolution skills
• Ability to liaise well with other staff at all levels
• Demonstrated flexibility in problem solving and the capability to develop and sustain highly collaborative relationships with others/ other teams

Enquiries: Dr Elspeth Hutton, Head of Headache Service via email: E.Hutton@alfred.org.au

Applications close: Thursday, 22^nd May 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au