Radiologist

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 165,000 - 234,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki is seeking a casual general radiologist to work in our department at Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth. You will be part of a dynamic team providing diagnostic radiology across plain film, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and interventional work, with opportunities for professional development and regional collaboration.

Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligibility through recognised qualifications from another country is

Qualifications

• General radiology reporting including plain radiographs, CT and MRI.
• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligible via recognised post-graduate qualifications from another country.

Responsibilities

• Report across general radiology modalities including plain film, CT, MRI, ultrasound.
• Collaborate with MDT and radiology team to provide diagnostic excellence.

Skills

Plain film

Ultrasound

CT

MRI

Tools

RIS/PACS

Job description

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Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki – New Plymouth, North Island

Do you want to work for an employer known for their focus on employees wellbeing, their supportive caring culture and for professional development?

Would you like to work in a passionate and innovative team?

Come join us in beautiful rural Taranaki

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking a casual general radiologist to work in our department at Taranaki Base Hospital. You would be working as part of a dynamic team with radiologists, and a wider MDT. Our teamwork is evolving with the intent that we will become part of providing diagnostic excellence not just for the community of Taranaki, but also to the wider New Zealand community through our data and digital connectivity. As a department we offer;

• General X-ray
• CT
• MRI
• Interventional work
• Angiography
• Fluoroscopy

All modalities are state of the art, with CT, MRI and ultrasound all upgraded in 2022. An integrated regional RIS/PACS is in use.

We recognise the importance of professional development and work life balance and so work together locally and regionally to support this.

About the Team/Service/ Location

About you

You will possess essential skills that include general plain film, ultrasound, CT, and MRI reporting.

Desirable skills would include sub‑specialty interest in any of: musculoskeletal MRI; general interventional radiology (no intracranial work); CT colonography; cardiac CT, or nuclear medicine.

Ideally you will either hold vocational registration from the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for vocational registration through having appropriate recognised post‑graduate qualifications from another country.

You may be eligible for relocation assistance, and we offer a generous continuing medical education allowance with remunerated leave.

Working at Health New Zealand

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