Consultant Radiologist

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough; Nelson; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Nelson is seeking a team-oriented Radiologist to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging across Nelson Marlborough. The role includes general radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI with angiography and interventional radiology if required.

Subspecialty interests are welcome and can be accommodated. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team at Nelson Hospital, contributing to acute and elective care, with opportunities to introduce new technologies and to

Qualifications

• Fellow of RANZCR or equivalent.
• Postgraduate fellowship training preferred.
• Eligible for Annual Practising Certificate with a Radiology vocational scope in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging across Nelson Marlborough.
• Participate in service development and support junior medical staff.
• Opportunities to introduce new technologies within the service.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independence as specialist

Service development

Education

Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists

Postgraduate fellowship training (preferred)

Tools

General radiology

Ultrasound

CT

MRI

Job description

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South Island - Nelson / Marlborough – Nelson

• Permanent full-time (80 hours a fortnight), Noon-call or weekends required
• Joinour collaborative team in Nelson Hospital where your expertise makes adifference
• Be part of something special -supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most sought-afterregions.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded inthe principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a healthsystem that servesall New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for a team-oriented radiologist who is committed to delivering excellent patient care,participating in service development, and supporting junior medical staff.Subspecialty interests are welcome and can be accommodated within the service.

As a Radiologist at Nelson Hospital,you will be an integral part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, deliveringhigh-quality diagnostic imaging services to patients across the NelsonMarlborough region. The role encompasses a broad range of modalities, includingGeneral radiology, Ultrasound, CT, and MRI with angiography and interventionalradiology - if required.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Nelson Marlborough provides radiologyservices across Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, supporting a population ofapproximately 150,000 people. The department is invested in having the latestequipment and technology, as well as fit for purpose facilities, including twoCT scanners, 1.5T MRI, modern ultrasound and fluoroscopy units, and fullydigital PACS and RIS systems. Theservice is highly collegial, with close collaboration between Radiologists,Medical Imaging Technologists, and other healthcare professionals. Thedepartment plays a key role in both acute and elective care, providing imagingsupport for surgical, medical, and oncology services.

Ourhospital is growing in specialists and there will be opportunities for thesuccessful applicant to introduce new technologies alongside this growth withintheir expertise.We maintain close connections with Christchurch Hospital,the South Island's largest tertiary centre, enabling collaboration with largerspecialist teams and access to subspecialty interventional and diagnostic workwhen appropriate. This unique blend of collegial support, professional growth,and regional lifestyle makes Nelson an outstanding place to build yourradiology career.

About you

The ideal applicant will:

• Hold Fellow of the Royal Australian and NewZealand College of Radiologists, or equivalent.
• Have postgraduate fellowship training(preferred).
• Be eligible for an Annual PractisingCertificate with a vocational scope of Radiology with the Medical Councilof New Zealand.
• Bring medical expertise and unique skill setto an acute secondary care hospital and contribute to advanced care of theacute patients in the region.
• Ability to work independentlyas a specialist in a provincial district.
• Work with others to promote acohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, andrespect across disciplines.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellenthealthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that isdiverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.