Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- 2 x Fixed Term trainee opportunities (1.0FTE 40 hours per week) working across our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Christchurch campuses over a 3 year period
- Join an experienced team with a focus on continued professional development and clinical excellence
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
The successful applicants will undertake the Postgraduate Diploma of Health Science (Ultrasound) through the University of Auckland and be one of 2 student sonographers completing their clinical practice requirements within the ultrasound department. Practical and limited theoretical tuition will be provided, however a large amount of self directed learning is required.
During this role you are rostered on site 40 hours a week to gain clinical experience in diagnostic medical ultrasound, you will also need to undertake the hours required by the university of Auckland to complete the academic requirements outside of your normal working hours.
The expected commencement of these roles will be in August 2025.
About the Service
You will work within a team of up to 20 sonographers across the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha campuses of Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch Women - s Hospital and Burwood Hospital.
You will work closely with Radiologists, Radiology registrars, and a wide variety of clinicians including those in the fetal maternal medicine and emergency departments. You will work closely with our nursing, orderly and administrative colleagues and associated teams.
You will train to be competent in a full range of diagnostic medical ultrasound examinations with the exception of adult and paediatric echocardiography.
About you
We are seeking 2 enthusiastic candidates who are ready to take on full time work alongside completing the studies required as a part of this Postgraduate Diploma. To be successful in this role,
You will be:
- self motivated and resilient
- disciplined and strive for excellence
- dedicated with a desire for continued learning
- empathetic and
passionate about the patient journey
You will have:
- An appropriate science related qualification to degree level (such as a Bachelor in Medical Imaging, Nursing, Physiotherapy or similar)
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
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 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.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday, 9th February 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz