Cardiologist

About the Company At Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldier's Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services in the field of cardiology. As part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to create a health system that meets the needs of all New Zealanders. Located in the beautiful Hawke's Bay region, known for its food, wine, cultural events, and outdoor activities, we offer a vibrant work environment. 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 week out of every five, as well as outpatient ambulatory services primarily based at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in Hastings. You may also provide services at the Napier Health Centre and our rural hospitals in Wairoa and Central Hawke's Bay. This position offers numerous opportunities to develop subspecialty interests that align with our department's current service offerings, addressing the significant unmet needs within our community. Our facilities include 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 are also planning to establish 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 working alongside a supportive 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 strong connections with allied health services and other specialties within our hospital, as well as with our tertiary center, Wellington Regional Hospital, which provides comprehensive care including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and cardiothoracic surgery. Hawke's Bay offers an excellent work-life balance with beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, great schools, proximity to mountains and skiing, as well as renowned food and wineries. To learn more about living and working in Hawke's Bay, please visit our website. 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 status with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or 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 effectively within a multidisciplinary team - Developing and maintaining efficient clinical systems - Experience working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora values diversity and inclusion within our workforce, enabling us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from individuals across our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To review the full position profile, please visit our website. To apply, click on the 'apply now' button. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about 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 proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.