Cardiologist

About the Company Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldier's Hospital is a key healthcare provider in the Hawke's Bay region, known for its exceptional food, wine, cultural events, and outdoor activities. We are part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, an organization that is committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and creating a health system that effectively serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated General Cardiologist to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis, working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE). In this role, you will deliver inpatient cardiology care approximately one week out of every five, alongside providing outpatient ambulatory services primarily from our base at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in Hastings. You will also serve patients at the Napier Health Centre and our rural hospitals in Wairoa and Central Hawke's Bay. This position offers numerous opportunities to develop subspecialist interests that align with the current needs of our community. Our department is equipped with advanced facilities that include echocardiography, exercise treadmill testing, stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, CT coronary angiography, cardiac MRI, and a diagnostic angiography laboratory. You will also have the opportunity to participate in cardiac device implantation and contribute to the development of a part-time interventional angiographic laboratory service. Proficiency in left and right heart catheterisation studies, temporary pacing wires, and pericardial drains is essential. About the Team/Service/Location You will be supported by a dynamic team, including two registrars, a house officer, inpatient cardiology nursing staff, two nurse practitioners, several clinical nurse specialists, senior cardiology outpatient nurses, two cardiac sonographers, and two cardiac physiologists. Our team collaborates closely with allied health services and other specialties within our hospital, as well as with our tertiary center, Wellington Regional Hospital, which offers a comprehensive package of care, including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and cardiothoracic surgery. Hawke's Bay is not only a great place to work but also offers an excellent quality of life, with beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, top-rated schools, nearby mountains for skiing, fine dining, and stunning wineries. For more information about living and working in Hawke's Bay, please click the link provided. About You To be considered for this role, you must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand as a Specialist Cardiologist and hold fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or an equivalent qualification. We are looking for candidates who have proven experience in: - Cardiological procedures - Supervision and teaching of junior medical staff - Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team - Developing and maintaining effective clinical systems - Experience working within Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We value diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, which helps us better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from individuals in our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To review the position profile, please follow the link provided. To apply, click on the 'apply now' button. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Caroline Kermode, SMO Recruitment Advisor, via email at caroline.kermode@hbdhb.govt.nz. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may commence the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.