August 1, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Whangarei

OTHER & FULL TIME

General Cardiologist - Whangārei Hospital, Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau

Permanent, full-time Consultant role (1.0FTE)
Whangārei, Northland New Zealand
Join a growing team and service

Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated General Cardiologist to provide inpatient and outpatient cardiology care across the Northland region. Based in Whangārei, this role will involve travelling to and working from our rural hospitals as needed.

Whangārei Hospital is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services across the region and supported by four rural hospitals in Dargaville, Rawene, Bay of Islands and Kaitaia. Advanced Trainees, Registrars, Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists working alongside our SMO/MOSS team playing key roles in the delivery of cardiology services and care.
Whangārei hospital has an on-site cardiac catheter lab performing coronary intervention, service provision for cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, transthoracic echocardiogram (including TOE and stress echo) and well-developed heart failure and cardiac rehab services. Pacing/device clinics based in Whangārei cover the region but currently implants are undertaken in Auckland. A priority of the cardiology service future plan is to take responsibility for inpatients and an on call requirement will be required to support this.

As a General Cardiologist you will join a small but close-knit team dedicated to their patients. You will collaborate with the Clinical Lead to ensure your knowledge and skills are consistently developed. Our expectation is that you will bring your specialist experience and embrace the challenges involved in developing the service to its maximum potential. We want a motivated team player that is patient focused to play a key part in the continued development of a re-invigorated cardiology service. A clinical trial centre has been recently set up in Whangārei with opportunity now available to be involved in local clinical research. You will be able to make meaningful decisions and improve access to specialist cardiac care for a region that has historically been underserved.

As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" has excellent schools, affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a vast range of recreational activities. We are just two hours' drive from the international hub of Auckland. As a region Northland is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle, take a look at the following websites http://www.whangareinz.com/ and Living in Northland - Northland Regional Council (nrc.govt.nz)

To be considered, you must have or be eligible for vocational and or general registration in Internal Medicine (Cardiology) scope of practice with the Medical Council of NZ. Essential to this role is general cardiology experience and competent in echocardiography including TOE. Those with pacemaker implant skills and knowledge would be encouraged to apply as this would be considered advantageous. Recent FRACP NZ trainees are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information about the MCNZ registration process, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz

We offer a competitive relocation package to support you and your family to make the move to Whangārei. Te Whatu Ora is also an Approved Accredited Employer by the New Zealand Immigration Service therefore we can assist you to obtain an appropriate visa.

To submit your application, please apply via the online application portal below ensuring to submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter. For assistance with the application process or if you have any queries, please contact SMO.Jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz referencing vacancy number: MD23-040