Interventional & General Radiologist Bay of Plenty

About the Company At Health New Zealand - Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. We value diversity and inclusivity, recognizing that a varied workforce allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our population. We encourage applications from individuals across all backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. About the Role We are currently seeking to appoint Interventional and/or General Radiologists to join our dedicated team at Health New Zealand - Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty. Our Radiology department is made up of 21 Radiologists, 6 Registrars, as well as support staff including Medical Imaging Technologists, administration personnel, orderlies, and nurses. The radiology workload includes general radiology, ultrasound, MDCT, angiography, and a variety of interventional procedures. We offer a 24-hour acute service, supported by an on-call component and overnight reporting through teleradiology services. For General Radiology, a special interest in Paediatric and/or Chest imaging is advantageous, although we welcome all areas of subspecialty interest. If you are applying for the Interventional Radiology position, you will be joining a team of four Interventionalists who work varying full-time equivalents. The interventional responsibilities encompass a wide range of vascular, oncology, and general interventional procedures. All peripheral vascular procedures are managed by our Interventional Radiology team, and we collaborate with the Vascular service for endovascular aortic aneurysm repairs. Additionally, we perform various Interventional Oncology procedures, including trans-arterial embolization and percutaneous ablation. You will also be responsible for contributing to our general radiology workload and participating in the out-of-hours roster, with overnight reporting facilitated by teleradiology services. While the primary location for this role is Tauranga Hospital, we support services across the Bay of Plenty, including Whakatane Hospital. We welcome applications from Radiologists seeking both full-time and part-time opportunities; please indicate your preferred hours and skill set in your cover letter. About the Team/Service/Location The Tauranga Radiology Department is organized into Interventional/fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, CT, General X-Ray, and features a private MRI facility. Our department is equipped with four general rooms (including one in the Emergency Department), one Toshiba and one Siemens CT scanner, five ultrasound machines, and a Siemens angiography/fluoroscopy suite. The Whakatane Radiology Department includes two general rooms, a Siemens CT scanner, and two colour Doppler ultrasound machines. For more information about living and working in the Bay of Plenty, please visit our website. About You The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following qualifications and attributes: - FRANZCR or a similar postgraduate radiology qualification - Eligibility for general or vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council - For Interventional Radiology, previous experience or post-fellowship training in Interventional Radiology is required, along with the capability to perform RANZCR Tier B Interventional procedures - Strong relationship-building skills with both patients and staff - A collaborative team player with excellent communication abilities Please note that if you are not currently registered in New Zealand and hold overseas medical qualifications, verification of your qualifications will be necessary for your registration application. For further details on the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand website. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to ensuring high-quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce to enhance our understanding of and service to the community. How to Apply To apply for this position, please click on the "apply now" button. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, July 6th. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Dr. Simon Ussher, Radiology Medical Leader at Simon.Ussher@bopdhb.govt.nz or 07-579 8102, or contact Tania Rolls, Radiology Manager at Tania.Rolls@bopdhb.govt.nz or 07-579 8117. Please note that we will begin reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advertisement.