Consultant Radiologist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, OtagoConsultant Radiologist with Nuclear Medicine special interestPermanent, 1.0 FTEHealth 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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.Mo te turanga - About the roleNow 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.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 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.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.You will also need the following:Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settingsWorking for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. 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 inclusionWe 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 whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letterWe particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communitiesSalary rangeThis role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro-rata).How to applyTo 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 Friday, 17 January 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers at ****** note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:Occupational health assessmentPolice vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern
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