Radiologist

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 permanent full-time 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;

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

If you are looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself and take on a leadership role, we have the following opportunities in the department :

• Director of Training - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki are in the process of becoming an accredited training facility with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiology. We are seeking a Consultant Radiologist to lead the training programme.
• Clinical Lead Breast Radiology
• Clinical Lead MRI

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

For more information on the Department of Radiology, and living and working in Taranaki, please review the department information and local community resources.

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.

Click here to check out the MCNZ website tool for self-assessment and registration pathways that would allow you to work in New Zealand.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ryan Walklin, Head of Department via email

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

Job details

Job Reference : TAR06276

Location : North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise : Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Radiology

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