Interventional & General Radiologist Bay of Plenty

About the Company Health New Zealand - Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. Our team is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the rich tapestry of New Zealand's population, ensuring we meet the needs of all individuals we serve. About the Role We are looking to appoint Interventional and/or General Radiologists to join our dynamic team. You will become part of a dedicated group of 21 Radiologists, 6 Registrars, and supportive staff, including Medical Imaging Technologists, administration personnel, orderlies, and nurses. Our radiology department handles a comprehensive workload that includes general radiology, ultrasound, MDCT, angiography, and various interventional procedures. An on-call component allows us to maintain a 24-hour acute service, supplemented by overnight reporting through teleradiology services. For those focusing on General Radiology, a special interest in Paediatric and/or Chest imaging would be advantageous, although we welcome applicants with expertise in other subspecialties. If you are interested in Interventional Radiology, you will be joining a team of four Interventionalists engaged in a wide array of Vascular, Oncology, and General IR procedures. Our Interventional Radiology team performs all peripheral vascular procedures in the hospital, and we collaborate with the Vascular service for endovascular aortic aneurysm repairs. Additionally, we conduct various Interventional Oncology procedures, including trans-arterial embolization and percutaneous ablation. While your primary work location will be at Tauranga Hospital, our service also supports Whakatane Hospital. We encourage applications from Radiologists seeking both full-time and part-time positions. Please indicate your preferred hours and areas of expertise in your cover letter. About the Team/Service/Location The Tauranga Radiology Department is structured into distinct areas, including Interventional/fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, CT, General X-Ray, and a private MRI facility. Our department is equipped with four general rooms (including one in the Emergency Department), a Toshiba and a Siemens CT scanner, five ultrasound machines, and a Siemens angiography/fluoroscopy suite. The Whakatane Radiology Department features two general rooms, a Siemens CT scanner, and two colour Doppler ultrasound machines. For more information on living and working in the Bay of Plenty, please visit our website. About You The ideal candidate for this role will possess: - FRANZCR or a similar postgraduate radiology qualification - General or vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council, or eligibility for such - Previous experience or post-fellowship training in Interventional Radiology, with the capability to perform RANZCR Tier B interventional procedures - Strong relationship-building skills to connect effectively with patients and colleagues - A collaborative team player mentality, complemented by excellent communication skills Please note that if you are not currently registered in New Zealand and hold overseas medical qualifications, you will need to provide verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more details regarding the registration process and qualification source verification, please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand's website. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce that enhances our ability to understand and serve our community effectively. We encourage applications from individuals within our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, August 10th. For any questions about the role, please reach out to Dr. Simon Ussher, Radiology Medical Leader, at Simon.Ussher@bopdhb.govt.nz or by phone at 07-579 8102. Alternatively, you can contact Tania Rolls, Radiology Manager, at Tania.Rolls@bopdhb.govt.nz or at 07-579 8117. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date.