Cardiologist

About the Company Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldier's Hospital is part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, which is dedicated to providing healthcare that upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We aim to build a health system that effectively serves all New Zealanders. Located in Hawke's Bay, an area known for its exceptional food, wine, cultural events, and outdoor activities, we are committed to delivering high-quality medical care to our community. About the Role We are seeking a 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 provide inpatient cardiology care approximately one in five weeks, along with 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 department and community. Our department is equipped with advanced facilities, including echocardiography, exercise treadmill testing, stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, CT coronary angiography, cardiac MRI, a diagnostic angiography laboratory, and cardiac device implantation. We also have plans to develop a part-time interventional angiographic laboratory service. Proficiency in left and right heart catheterization studies, temporary pacing wires, and pericardial drains is essential. About the Team/Service/Location You will be supported by a dedicated team that includes 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. We maintain close collaborations with allied health services and other specialties within our hospital, as well as our tertiary centre, Wellington Regional Hospital, which provides comprehensive care, including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and cardiothoracic surgery. Living in Hawke's Bay offers an excellent work-life balance, with access to beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, and great schools. The region boasts stunning mountains and skiing opportunities, renowned wineries, vibrant cities, and a variety of culinary delights. For more information on living and working in Hawke's Bay, please click HERE. 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. You should also be a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or hold an equivalent qualification. We are looking for candidates with proven experience in the following areas: - Cardiological procedures - Supervision and teaching of junior medical staff - Working within a multidisciplinary team - Developing and maintaining effective clinical systems - Experience in Health New Zealand environments We are committed to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Our workforce embraces diversity and inclusivity, allowing us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To review the position profile, please click HERE. To apply, click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Caroline Kermode, SMO Recruitment Advisor, via email at caroline.kermode@hbdhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.