Consultant Radiologist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Consultant Radiologist with Nuclear Medicine Special Interest
• Dunedin Hospital, Dunedin
• Salary : ASMS MECA 2024 (NZD 185,380 - 267,980)
• Permanent, 1.0 FTE

Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Health New Zealand - Southern

Now is the right time to join us as we are continuing to expand our imaging services with the opening of the New Dunedin Hospital! Join us as a Nuclear Medicine Radiologist or Nuclear Medicine Physician.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

Our Radiology Service provides to a population of approximately 310,000 people over the lower South Island where our work is predominately emergency and inpatient cases. We offer a full range of imaging modalities based on digital RIS / PACS systems. Our radiology department in Dunedin department is fully equipped with two MRI scanners, two multiislice CT scanners, Spect Nuclear Medicine department, Ultrasound, Digital Fluoroscopy and an Interventional suite.

This new vacancy requires a Diagnostic Radiologist with a special interest in Nuclear Medicine. The successful applicant would also be required to have a general scope of skills including MRI and CT guided procedures, to complement an existing team of five Interventional Radiologists and six Diagnostic Radiologists.

As a team who prides ourselves in the work we do, and the care provided to our patients, quality is at the centre of our service and there is an expectation that you will participate in quality initiatives as part of your role. You will participate in an out of hours on call roster (1:6) shared equally amongst your Radiologist colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the set-up of Nuclear Medicine department in the new Dunedin hospital, as well as being at the forefront for the introduction of new procedures and Nuclear medicine imaging.

This would involve liaising with your colleagues throughout NZ and Australia, and within the hospitals in the district.

Mōu ake - About you

As an outstanding team player, you'll have the energy to make a positive difference with both patients and colleagues alike. In addition to enjoying a challenging and varied workload, you can look forward to a competitive pay rate and a culture where staff are included, valued and respected for their expertise.

You will be providing reporting services for Nuclear Medicine, general CT, MRI, SPECT-CT and other radionuclide imaging reporting and administrative duties to support the service. There is the possibility there will be a PET scanner in the new Dunedin hospital, and reporting for this would also fall under the applicant's scope.

You must be FRANZCR qualified (or equivalent) and hold, or be eligible for, vocational registration with Medical Council of NZ. If you are an international candidate, you can be considered for this role under the condition, you are eligible for vocational registration with the MCNZ.

Mō mātou - About us

Health New Zealand - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Painga - Benefits

• Full support for Work/Straight to Residence Visa and NZ Medical Council Registration
• Work life balance
• Flexible start date up to early 2026

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro rata)

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 30 August 2024

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

We only accept online applications. Due to the nature of this role, we will not be able to accept agency candidates.

For a job description or further information, please contact, Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers with your CV. Phone: +64 3 470 9604 or email: agatha.chen@southerndhb.govt.nz - We are not accepting agency applications at this time.

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/