[ref. d23705600] Trainee Cardiac Sonographer Supervisor
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.2 FTE
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
Please note that this role is only available for current Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora staff. Any non-Te Whatu Ora applications will be declined.
The Clinical Supervisor holds a key leadership and educational role within the Echocardiography Department. They are responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering an internal training programme to support Trainee Cardiac Sonographers in meeting the national registration requirements through the University of Auckland.
This includes the provision of clinically focused, high-quality training and ongoing mentorship, fostering a learning environment that supports the development of future sonographers. The Clinical Supervisor works closely with the Charge Cardiac Sonographer, trainees and qualified Cardiac Sonographers to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred service delivery, while maintaining operational efficiency across the team.In addition, the position encompasses all standard duties of a Cardiac Sonographer.
About the Team/Service Location
The cardiac sonography team at Wellington and Hutt public hospital is a collaborative, multidisciplinary group of sonographers, cardiologists, physiologists, and nurses providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient echocardiography services.Based primarily at Wellington Regional Hospital with outreach to nearby clinics, the service uses advanced imaging technology to deliver high-quality, patient-centred cardiac care.
About you- Holds minimum of 2 years' experience as a Cardiac Sonographer and is able to work independently
- Registered with MRTB as a Sonographer (cardiac) and maintains an APC
- Experience in Cardiac Sonography staff education, training and supervision.
- Displays composure and resilience in high-pressure situations
- Deep understanding and respect for hauora Maori models of care
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 20 October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz