Interventional & General Radiologist Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

He Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

We are seeking to appoint Interventional and/ or General Radiologists to our service at Te Whatu Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty.  The appointee would join an amazing team of 21 Radiologists, 6 Registrars, MIT's, administration, orderlies, and nurses.

The Tauranga Radiology Department is organised into Interventional/ fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, CT, General X-Ray, and a private MRI facility is operational onsite. The service has 4 general rooms (includes 1 room in the Emergency Department), 1 Toshiba and 1 Siemens CT scanner, 5 ultrasound machines and a Siemens angiography/fluoroscopy suite. 

The Whakatāne radiology department comprises of two general rooms, a Siemens CT scanner and two colour doppler ultrasound machines.

The radiology workload comprises of general radiology, ultrasound, MDCT, angiography and a range of interventional procedures. An on-call component allows us to offer a 24- hour acute service, with overnight reporting provided by teleradiology services. 

For General Radiology, a special interest in Paediatric and/or Chest imaging would be beneficial, though all areas of subspecialty interest would be considered.

For Interventional and General Radiology, you would be joining an Interventional Radiology team currently consisting of 4 Interventionalists, (who work varying FTE). The interventional work would include a wide range of Vascular, Oncology and General IR procedures. All peripheral vascular procedures in the hospital are provided by the Interventional Radiology team and endovascular aortic aneurysm repairs are performed in conjunction with the Vascular service. There is also a range of Interventional Oncology procedures performed including trans-arterial embolisation and percutaneous ablation. 

You would also contribute to our general radiology component and general out of hours roster with overnight reporting provided by teleradiology services.

While the role is based at Tauranga Hospital, there is a commitment to supporting services across the Bay of Plenty, including Whakatāne Hospital. The service is open to receiving applications from Radiologists seeking full-time and part-time hours, please state in your cover letter how many hours and what work skill you wish to be considered for.

He Korero mōu | About You 

As the ideal person for this role, you will have:

• FRANZCR or a similar Post Graduate Radiology qualification
• Either have or be eligible for general or vocational Registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.
• For interventional you will require previous experience/Post fellowship training in Interventional Radiology with the ability to perform RANZCR Tier B Interventional procedures
• A natural affinity for relationship building with both patients and staff alike
• Team player attitude through and through, with refined communication skills

Please note, if you are not currently registered in New Zealand and have overseas medical qualifications, you will be required to provide verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz 

Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits 

• Access to ongoing in-house professional development
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Discounts (with local businesses)
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership 
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. 

For further information on the role please contact: 

• Dr Simon Ussher, Radiology Medical Leader at Simon.Ussher@bopdhb.govt.nz or on 07-579 8102, alternatively contact:
• Tania Rolls, Radiology Manager at Tania.Rolls@bopdhb.govt.nz or on 07-579 8117 

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.