This is an exciting new role for an experienced and talented non interventional cardiologist to work in an established cardiology service and participate in its expansion to develop community based cardiology services and the upgrading of its hospital based services.

The 360 bed hospital serves a population of almost 200,000 with general medical and surgical services. The existing Cardiology Service currently has the capacity to provide

diagnostic angiography
pacing and echocardiographic services
an integrated heart failure service

The hospital aims within 3 years to develop an interventional service with PCI capability five days a week and will contribute to an out-of-hours interventional roster.

Responsibilities

To provide a high standard of clinical practice and clinical expertise, contributing to the provision of efficient and effective general medical and cardiology services to the community and region served
To assist with the supervision and instruction for Resident Medical Officers rostered to the medical service
participate in on call rotas
assist with the set up and development of new cardiology services.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
FRACP or equivalent board certification (American board of Cardiology, FRCPC, FRCP / CCT)
Experience - minimum 7 years postgraduate and 5 years in cardiology
Excellent communication and time management skills
Proven clinical experience
Demonstrated understanding of departmental development and the provision of strong clinical governance.

Desirable experience

Experience working in a rural setting

Benefits:

Salary NZ$ 190,000 - 270,000 pa basic
6 weeks annual leave
pension contributions
permanent contract
medical practice costs reimbursed

If you are interested in this position, please forward your CV for immediate consideration.

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