Interventional Cardiology Fellow | 2027

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury invites applications for an Interventional Cardiology Fellow at Christchurch Hospital. The role offers exposure to high-volume PCI and advanced imaging, with after-hours roster coverage and collaboration with consultants.

You'll have completed advanced training in Cardiology and be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand; eligibility to commence August 2027 is required.

Qualifications

• Completed advanced training in Cardiology (FRACP, MRCP UK) or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of Specialist Training in Cardiology.
• Competent in diagnostic coronary angiography; PCI experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in high-volume PCI service and 24/7 STEMI coverage.
• Collaborate with consultants in an accredited advanced training department.
• Contribute to after-hours roster covering cardiology admissions and inpatients.

Skills

Cardiology expertise

Interventional procedures

Diagnostic coronary angiography

Education

Advanced Cardiology training (FRACP / MRCP UK)

2+ years Specialist Cardiology Training

Job description

About the Role

As an Interventional Cardiology Fellow, you will be part of a high-volume service delivering over 1000 PCIs annually, including 24/7 STEMI coverage and a thriving structural heart disease programme. You will gain hands-on experience in PCI including complex PCI including LM stenting, bifurcations, atherectomy and CTO. You will also be exposed to advanced intracoronary imaging (OCT/IVUS) techniques and physiology (FFR/CFR/IMR/iFR). This is a rare opportunity to work alongside experienced Consultants in an accredited advanced training department, further developing your expertise in a collaborative and innovative environment. You will also participate in the after-hours roster covering cardiology admissions and inpatients.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Interventional Cardiology team is based at Christchurch Hospital, the major tertiary referral centre for the South Island. With 7 Interventional Cardiologists and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, we provide high-quality cardiac services to a population of nearly 700,000. The team is known for its supportive culture, academic involvement, and commitment to clinical excellence. For more information on living and working in Christchurch, click here.

About You

As a successful candidate for this role, you will:Have completed advanced training in Cardiology (FRACP, MRCP (UK) or equivalent).Have at least two years of Specialist Training in Cardiology.Be competent in diagnostic coronary angiography (PCI experience is an advantage but not essential).Be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (see www.mcnz.org.nz/registration).Be available to commence the role in August 2027.

Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andserve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific,disabled, and rainbow communities.

We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andserve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific,disabled, and rainbow communities.