Seeking a consultant cardiologist for a non-interventional general cardiology practice in a regional general hospital offering a large range of surgical, medical, oncology, and radiological services.
Position Highlights
- Full-time, permanent employment contract.
- An expanding cardiology service run by a team of 5 cardiologists supported by one registrar, a house officer, inpatient cardiology nursing staff, a nurse practitioner, several clinical nurse specialists, and senior cardiology outpatient nurses, two cardiac sonographers, and two cardiac physiologists.
- The general cardiologist delivers inpatient cardiology care approximately one in five weeks and outpatient ambulatory services predominantly from hospitals and clinics across the region.
- Many opportunities to develop subspecialist interests that will complement the department’s current service.
- The department’s facilities allow echocardiography, CT coronary angiography, cardiac MRI, exercise treadmill testing, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, a diagnostic angiography laboratory, and cardiac device implantation (as of this year). Proficiency in left and right heart catheterisation studies, temporary pacing wires, and pericardial drains is important.
- Regional tertiary referral centre in Wellington Regional Hospital.
- Cardiology is part of the 50 physician strong internal medicine department working in 12 sub-specialist areas.
- The department provides medical education for undergraduate students and physician trainees with a robust education calendar in place.
Professional Requirements
- FRACP or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for vocational or provisional vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Remuneration Details
- Qualification and experience step alignment with the ASMS SECA.
- Employer matched superannuation contributions of up to 6% of annual earnings.
- Relocation package including removal costs, flights, accommodation, and car hire.
- Reimbursement of costs:
- Annual Practising Certificate.
- Medical Defence Assurance fees.
- College Membership Fees.
- Study and conference leave.
Hastings, Hawke’s Bay is famous for its excellent seaside ‘Mediterranean’ climate, wine, food, cultural events, and outdoor recreational activities. There is a strong sense of community. It is a wonderful place to raise children with a number of excellent schools that receive national recognition. The area offers an enviable lifestyle with a choice of urban or rural living, and little traffic congestion.
How to Apply
If this job is of interest, please upload a CV and cover letter for our immediate consideration.
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