Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital
The details: Permanent, Full-time (80 hours per fortnight)
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Breast Radiologist to join our Radiology department here at Waikato Hospital.
The Breast Care Centre provides diagnostic clinics and screening assessment clinics, delivered by a team of dedicated MITs, breast surgeons, breast nurses and clerical staff, with weekly MDM meetings to discuss patient management. There are also two mobile units providing breast screening services to the whole Waikato/ Midlands region.
In addition to breast imaging, you will be interpreting and reporting imaging studies including CT, Ultrasound, X-Ray and MRI. You will be reporting a broad mix of complex clinical cases. Your workload will also include general radiology and acute imaging.
You will participate in multidisciplinary meetings, teach registrars, and be involved with the continual development of high standards within the department.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Reporting Radiologic studies
- Supervising and teaching registrars
- Participation in oncology multidisciplinary meetings
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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)
Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
Waikato Hospital is a tertiary training hospital with a Level 1 Trauma Centre serving the whole Waikato region: one of the busiest in New Zealand. The Radiology Department carries out approximately 200,000 examinations each year with a major focus on Emergency and Trauma imaging and Oncology. Waikato Hospital is in the heart of Hamilton city, a vibrant and welcoming community with a reasonable cost of living and easy commute. Hamilton is handily located within easy reach of other major cities, including Auckland and Tauranga, making it a great base for exploring New Zealand on weekends and holidays. The Waikato Hospital Radiology department is committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages ongoing professional development and career progression. There’s an active culture of research with Waikato being one of New Zealand’s largest teaching hospitals and plenty of opportunities for teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate levels.
Mōu | About you
- Experience in Breast Reporting
- Experience in performing breast biopsy’s and localization procedures x-ray and ultrasound guided
- Accreditation with Breeastscreen Aoteaora or be willing to achieve accreditation with our support
- Subspecialty fellowship or interest in breast imaging
Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato
Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.
- As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- 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 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
Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact Stephanie Claridge, Operations Manager - Radiology email: stephanie.claridge@waikatodhb.health.nz
Closing date: 23rd September 2024
Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!