Cardiac Imaging Fellow

About the Company Join us at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, the largest public hospital and clinical research facility in New Zealand. We are dedicated to patient-centered care and value teamwork. Our organization is committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We are inviting applications for an Advanced Fellowship in Echocardiography and Cardiac CT at Auckland City Hospital. This is a 12-month fixed-term position set to commence in February 2026. The fellowship is designed to provide intensive supervised training in echocardiography and cardiac CT. You will engage with both in-patient and out-patient teams as well as sonographers. In this role, your responsibilities will include supporting the daily operations of the echocardiography department. Key expectations for the fellow include: - Performing and reporting on all modes of echocardiography, including transthoracic (with contrast studies), transoesophageal (with structural pathologies), and stress echo (both exercise and pharmacological), adhering to regional and international guidelines. - Assisting in cardiac theatres with peri-operative transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) procedures and TOE cardioversion. - Supporting two cardiac CT lists weekly, with the aim of independently managing an accredited list. - Reviewing and presenting imaging echo data at the weekly regional Cardio-surgical conference for patients under the care of Te Toka Tumai and those referred from across New Zealand, particularly for cardiac surgery, cardiac and lung transplants, and mechanical circulatory support. - Supporting a dedicated sonographer-led Heart Valve Clinic. - Participating in rostered outpatient clinics (one clinic per week). - Contributing to inpatient care as needed on a rostered basis. - Organizing and completing a clinical research project. - Achieving a level of International Echo and/or CT Accreditation from either European or American societies. For an informal discussion about this role, please reach out to Dr. Shakiya Ershad, Consultant Cardiologist (Imaging), at ShakiyaE@adhb.govt.nz. About the Team/Service/Location This position is primarily located at Auckland City Hospital, a teaching hospital with 1,165 beds. Each year, we perform approximately 1,100 coronary and 250 structural interventional procedures. Auckland City Hospital is the only public cardiac surgical service in the region. Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, is set in a beautiful marine environment with a temperate climate and a population of 1.5 million. The city offers a vibrant mix of lifestyles and cultures, along with easy access to stunning scenery and a wide range of outdoor activities. For more information on living and working in Auckland, please visit our website. About You To be successful in this role, you will need to: - Hold or be eligible for vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council. - Have experience and training in general adult cardiology. - Have completed RACP advanced training in cardiology or possess an equivalent specialist qualification, demonstrating a collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We embrace diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, which enables us to better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact Aqeela Razvi, Recruitment Consultant, at aqeelar@adhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.