Radiologist

About the Company At Gisborne Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to our diverse community in Gisborne, New Zealand. We are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to build a health system that serves all New Zealanders. Our supportive work environment fosters professional growth, ensuring our team members enjoy a fulfilling career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. About the Role We are currently seeking a Radiologist to join our team at Gisborne Hospital in a permanent full-time position. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community of approximately 47,000 people. The department offers a mix of inpatient, emergency, and outpatient imaging, with a workload that consists of 70% clinical responsibilities and 30% non-clinical duties. Key responsibilities include interpreting medical exams, triaging imaging requests, consulting with referring clinicians, and supporting our radiology technology staff. Participation in the on-call roster is required, currently structured as 'at home call' once every four nights. While light interventions and mammography are optional, there are opportunities for you to teach local medical and surgical house officers, as well as radiology registrars within the Midlands Region. As a successful candidate, you will work closely with our Head of Department and other team members to develop new imaging services and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within our Radiology Department. You will also have the unique opportunity to be part of a new era at Gisborne Hospital with the establishment of a state-of-the-art medical imaging research center, the Matai Medical Research Institute, which aims to advance our understanding of mild traumatic brain injury and could position Gisborne as a world leader in MRI technology. About the Team/Service/Location Our radiology team at Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti plays a vital role in the healthcare landscape of our small community. We operate a modern radiology department that prioritizes quality patient care over profit, ensuring a great work-life balance for our staff. As part of a small and dynamic team, you will collaborate with colleagues to provide effective radiology services for the Tairawhiti region. About You To be considered for this position, you must hold Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) Vocational registration in the Scope of Practice of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, or be an overseas-trained Radiologist eligible for MCNZ registration under the Special Scope of Practice Locum Tenens category. As part of the NZ 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, please refer to the relevant guidelines. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. For any questions regarding 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.