Radiology opportunities in New Zealand – General & Breast

One of our clients based in New Zealand have sent me a request for UK trained consultant radiologists. They are in need of 1 General and 1 Breast radiologist to work on a permanent basis for Te Whatu Ora (the equivalent of the NHS in NZ).

Below is some additional information on the roles :

Breast Radiology Consultant

Location : Just outside the capital city of Wellington on the North Island.

Job description : Provision of consultant breast radiology services which will facilitate high quality radiological services to the clients and patients of Breast Screen Central (who provide screening for Breast Screen Aotearoa in the Wellington region) and the sub-regional DHB symptomatic breast services. This includes an advisory and diagnostic service in all matters relating to radiological breast examinations, including determination of and triage of appropriate procedures, reporting breast procedures, performing invasive diagnostic procedures, equipment evaluation, quality control, teaching, advice and support to staff within Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast Services and referrers. It is expected that the behaviour of staff will reflect the values and culture of the DHB, including that of open disclosure.

General Radiology Consultant :

Location :  Just outside the capital city of Wellington on the North Island.

Job description : To deliver high quality diagnostic and interventional radiology as part of a multi-disciplinary Consultant Radiologist is an integral member of a team dedicated to the provision of high quality diagnostic images for patients at Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley and to support the central region as a whole. The role provides for examination reporting, appropriate oversight of Radiology registrars and participation in quality assurance, research and audit activities.