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We’re seeking a Consultant Radiologist for Whangarei Hospital in the beautiful, subtropical region of Northland, for a fixed term appointment of 12 months.
- Relaxed lifestyle for all the family just 2 hours north of Auckland
- FRANZCR or equivalent specialist qualification, e.g. FRCR with CCT
- Fixed term appointment, 12 months (1 year)
- Must be eligible for the Locum Tenens registration pathway
- A strong subspeciality interest or a subspeciality fellowship would be advantageous
- 100,000+ procedures performed annually
- Affordable housing, excellent schools and an easy commute
- Enjoy sailing, scuba diving, paddleboarding, mountain biking, golfing, surfing
- Explore beautiful natural surroundings – white sandy beaches, native forest, including the stunning Bay of Islands
Whangarei Hospital provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging services for the Northland population.
Over 100,000 procedures are undertaken annually by the service and a wide range of services and modalities are performed including X-Ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography, fluoroscopy and basic interventional procedures.
They have modern imaging equipment with two CT scanners (256 slice and 16 Slice) and a 1.5T MRI.
The team of Consultant Radiologists are generalists with a breadth of skills but they are also supported in developing their special interest/s. Lifelong learning and continued professional development are also very much supported. Multidisciplinary meetings are held each week with all specialities being involved, which encourages a close collegial working environment.
For this role, you will have broad specialist experience in diagnostic radiology and be comfortable working in a range of modalities. In addition, you will have a sound understanding of contemporary models of care and will be an innovative thinker with ideas to contribute to the further development of the service.
You will also have proven leadership skills and experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment; an interest in medical education and teaching, including providing supervision and education to medical students, registrars and other clinical staff; and of course, a commitment to ongoing quality improvement programmes.
You will also enjoy working in a multicultural workforce, and being based in a friendly coastal community.
What’s on offer?
- Total package ranges NZ$180,000 - $300,000 per annum, depending on experience
- This includes: Base salary from NZ$164,369 to $244,560 pa, depending on level of experience; On call calculated on top of your base; Continuing Medical Education Allowance NZ$16,000 + 10 days CME leave pa.
- Plus relocation assistance
The Location
Northland covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres and a population of 180,000, spanning from just north of Auckland right up to Cape Reinga at the very top of the North Island. Whangarei is the main urban centre and where this role is based.
With its high sunshine hours and fantastic natural environment, including white sandy beaches and native forests, Northland has the reputation of being one of the country’s premier tourist and lifestyle destinations, and is a popular holiday choice for both New Zealanders and international visitors.
It’s a region rich in Māori history, some of the oldest traces of Māori settlement can be found here. Today, 35% of the Northland population identify as Māori, so newcomers will experience a real connection with the culture and way of life here, providing valuable exposure and rewarding experiences both professionally and socially.
Popular water recreation areas include the Bay of Islands and Poor Knights Islands Reserves for world class scuba diving, sailing and fishing. You can also enjoy al fresco dining, paddle boarding, golfing, hiking and mountain biking and so much more.
Whangarei has easy access transport links to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, which is only a two hour drive away. There is also a busy domestic airport, with numerous daily flights to Auckland (35 minutes) that connect to Auckland International Airport.
Find out more about Whangarei and the Northland region
Requirements for this role
Ideally, you will hold FRANZCR and full Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
Alternatively, if not NZ-trained, you will hold equivalent specialist qualifications from either the UK (via CCT), Australia (FRANZCR), Canada (FRCPSC)(DR), South Africa (FC Rad Diag(SA)) or the USA (American Board Certified) that will enable specialist registration with Medical Council of New Zealand via the Provisional Vocational registration (long term) pathway or Locum Tenens (short term, up to 12 months) registration pathway.
These are the two specialist pathways for Radiologists in NZ and we can assist with medical registration and the work visa, if successfully appointed
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