The department of Radiology at Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral is seeking experienced Radiologists to join our team!
We are interested in hearing from both interventional and diagnostic radiologists as well as Nuclear Medicine Physicians, we have positions to accommodate a variety of skills and special interests.
About the role and service: As a full time Radiologist at MidCentral you would work in our general Radiology department - Palmerston North Hospital has up to date equipment including CT, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, DSA, and seven general digital radiography rooms and Nuclear Medicine with two gamma cameras.
Medical Imaging encourages and supports close clinical interaction with our colleagues both within the hospital setting and the community.
We would also be interested to hear from anyone with the following interventional skills: * Vascular intervention including angioplasty/ stenting, embolization (neuro skills NOT needed) * Biliary intervention, access, stenting * All drain insertions * Biopsies * Vascular access including haemodialysis access and PICC line insertions * MSK intervention, e.g., US guided steroid injections is desirable * Breast work (optional) The department has an interesting and varied workload carrying out approximately 96,000 examinations a year in the provincial city of Palmerston North, servicing a total regional population of around 180,000.
Regional services to a larger population also include: Oncology, Breast Screening, Renal and Urology, with clinics held at the hospital including Respiratory, Rheumatology, Paediatrics and visiting specialists from Wellington for Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic surgery.
About our organisation: Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua – MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatu, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand.
Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery.
The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay.
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.
We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
What can we offer you?
* A diverse, dynamic and collegial team environment * Ongoing training and development opportunities * Six weeks annual leave per annum * 10 paid days per annum available for continued medical education including a generous allowance towards costs of course and travel * Generous relocation packages for national and international candidates We actively encourage a work life balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options!
Whether you are looking for permanent, fixed term or part time positions, we are open to it – please reach out for a confidential chat.
About our region: Manawatu is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.
The region includes the charming towns of Feilding, Kimbolton, Apiti, Himatangi Beach, Linton and Ashhurst to name a few, and at the centre of it all is the city of Palmerston North, the lively, multi-cultural heart of Manawatu.
Over 120,000 people choose to call Manawatu home, and with a diverse landscape like this it's easy to see why!
It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks.
No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance.
Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight.
We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.
Discover more hidden gems that Manawatu and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatu & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz).
Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.
If you would like to chat about a Radiologist position with MidCentral please get in touch with our Medical Lead Dr Arshad Sheriff or our Recruitment Specialist Denella Statham.
We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn.
We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
We are recruiting to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the ideal candidate is found before the expiry date.