Cardiologist

About the Company At Gisborne Hospital, we are committed to making a meaningful impact within our diverse community. As part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we adhere to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, striving to build a health system that serves all New Zealanders. We provide a supportive work environment, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to enjoy a stunning coastal lifestyle. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Cardiologist to join our team in Gisborne, New Zealand. In this permanent, full-time position, you will have the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of our patients while enjoying a competitive salary, relocation support, and professional development opportunities. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct face-to-face patient clinics, providing comprehensive assessments and management plans for a variety of cardiac conditions. - Participate in echo reading sessions, contributing to the diagnostic and treatment processes. - Collaborate with nursing staff and general medicine teams to manage complex cardiac cases. - Provide in-hospital consultations, addressing both acute and ongoing cardiac needs. - Engage with Waikato, our tertiary center, for service development and support, ensuring best practices are maintained in our region. - If you are an interventional cardiologist, there is an opportunity to maintain your interventional skills by performing procedures at a partnering hospital. Work Hours: This role requires a commitment of 40 hours per week, with no on-call or weekend responsibilities. About the Team/Service/Location Join our dynamic healthcare team in Tairawhiti, where we are devoted to delivering high-quality medical care to our community of approximately 50,000 people on the East coast of the North Island. Gisborne is a friendly, inviting coastal city known for its sunny temperate climate and beautiful beaches, making it a great place for surfing enthusiasts. Working at Health New Zealand - Tairawhiti means becoming part of an enthusiastic and committed team, enjoying a healthy work-life balance along with opportunities for professional growth. Our region has a significant Māori population and faces challenges related to airways disease and lung cancer, presenting a unique opportunity to address health inequities in a culturally diverse area. About You To be considered for this role, you will need: - A medical degree and board certification in Cardiology. - Experience managing complex cardiac cases, with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team. - A desire to work in a community-focused environment and address the specific health needs of the population. As part of the New Zealand medical registration application process, you will need to provide source verification of your qualifications. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications (EPIC), please refer to our resources. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace diversity and inclusion within our workforce, enabling us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply for this position, please visit our online careers portal and click 'apply now.' If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Margaret Broughton at margaret.broughton@tdh.org.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.