Charge Sonographer / Kaiwhakahaere Kaimātai Whakaahua Oro

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location: Hutt Hospital

Service:  Radiology

Contract: Permanent , Full Time

Salary:  $102,298 - $137,710 per annum

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Our Radiology Department serves the population of the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa areas. We receive a wide variety of clinical referrers, including regional Plastic Surgery and Rheumatology services as well as referrals from 2 Emergency Departments. We provide x-rays, ultrasounds, MRI and CT scans.

We are looking for an experienced Sonographer to lead the Ultrasound work in our newly transformed Radiology Department.

If you are passionate about leading a team, caring for people working in a safe, supportive and exciting environment, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

We are a friendly, professional and dedicated team of approximately 80 staff; with a - Can Do - attitude who ensure the best possible care for our patients. Our team includes: Radiologists, Sonographers, Medical Imaging Technologists, MRI Technologists, Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Administration/Bookings Team, and Data/IT/Quality staff. 

As a new Team Leader, you will lead and be part of our dynamic Ultrasound department; made up of 4 full time equivalent staff; who are focused on job satisfaction, team work and quality.

We offer a supportive workplace culture with a commitment to your on-going professional development and well-being. In addition we have a strong focus on ongoing quality improvement and constructive relationships with clinical colleagues. Our Radiology Department also holds International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) accreditation. 

Moū - About you

As a Charge Sonographer in our Ultrasound department you will be leading a fast moving fun environment, where you will be exposed to a large variety of work including MSK, Vascular, Obstetrics and General Sonography.

We are looking for a Sonographer with:

• Current registration and practicing certificate with the NZ Medical Radiation Technologists Board (or eligible to apply)
• Experience in abdominal, obstetrics and gynaecology, and small parts ultrasound.
• Experience at a senior level

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email philip.adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed