Cardiologist
Cardiologist or General Medicine Physician with a subspecialty in Cardiology Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth Fixed Term 12 Months (Full-time or Part-time Options Considered) Join a progressive, collaborative service within a supportive regional network
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering equitable, high-quality care across Aotearoa.
About the Role
We are seeking a Cardiologist or a General Medicine Physician with a subspecialty in Cardiology to join our team on a fixed-term basis to support planned leave. You will be joining a collegial Department of Medicine comprising Consultant Physicians with strong subspecialty interests, delivering both inpatient and outpatient care.
Our cardiology service provides:
EchocardiographyExercise treadmill testing
Transoesophageal echocardiography
Ambulatory cardiac monitoring
A diagnostic angiography laboratory
Our regionally integrated cardiac network allows those with interventional skills to undertake procedures at other regional centres. Monthly cardiology clinics in Hawera form part of this role (frequency negotiable).
About You
You will hold (or be eligible for) vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and bring:
Experience in an acute hospital settingStrong teamwork, communication and leadership skills
Commitment to high-quality patient-centred care
A proactive, collaborative and improvement-focused mindset
Competence in temporary pacing wires and pericardial drains.
You will participate in:
Cardiology service delivery (inpatient and outpatient)Teaching of basic and advanced trainees, medical students, nursing, and allied health staff
Continued professional development, audit and service improvement
Desirable:
Experience in cardiac imaging (echocardiography, cardiac CT and/or cardiac MRI)
Our Service Region
Taranaki Base Hospital is a modern secondary hospital with strong clinical support services including Intensivists, Interventional Radiology, and diagnostic imaging. You will be supported by:
Cardiologists (in house and locum)Nurse Practitioners
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Cardiac Sonographers and Physiologists
Cardiology outpatient nursing and support staff
We also maintain close links with Waikato Hospital for interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and cardiothoracic surgery. We also are supported by Auckland City Hospital for Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
Taranaki offers an exceptional lifestyle: a coastal city framed by Maunga Taranaki, world-class surf beaches, arts and culture, excellent schools, and a relaxed, welcoming community.
How to Apply
To apply, please click Apply Now via our careers portal.For more information about the role, please contact:
Claudia MatthewsService Manager Medical and Acute ServicesPhone: 06 753 6139Email: Claudia.matthews@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.