Consultant Cardiologist - Echocardiology / Cardiac Imaging

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Consultant Cardiologist - Echocardiology / Cardiac ImagingSouthland HospitalPermanent, 1.0 FTEHealth 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, whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the RoleWe are excited to be expanding the Southern region Cardiology Service. We are looking to add to the existing team with 2 non-invasive / imaging cardiologist to be nominally based at Southland Hospital, Invercargill. This is to help with expanding the cardiac diagnostic services at this site and across the district. Candidates would have an interest in Echocardiography and / or Cardiac CT and / or Cardiac MRI. There will be opportunities for occasional work in Central Otago and Dunedin. There is no general medical commitment with this role but on call for cardiology for the region would be considered, if of interest.The appointee is expected to:Conduct face-to-face patient clinics, providing comprehensive assessments and management plans for a range of cardiac conditions. This would be in conjunction with Dunedin based cardiologists who provide visiting clinics to Southland.Participate in diagnostic imaging at Southland Hospital and across the region including all aspects of echocardiography and Cardiac CT or Cardiac MRI if possible. This would be as part of a team approach to imaging across the region.Collaborate with general medicine teams in managing complex cardiac cases including providing an in-hospital consult service.Collaborate with Nurse Specialists in managing cardiac long-term conditions such as heart failure.We have strong links with the Dunedin School of Medicine and the University of Otago. The echo department for Southern has EACVI accreditation, one of the only echo departments outside of Europe with this accolade. There are two Advanced Trainees in Cardiology in the department, and it is anticipated they will spend time in Southland as part of their training.Southland Hospital is situated in Invercargill. It is in an area out outstanding natural beauty. There are a large range of sporting, indoor and outdoor facilities in Invercargill including biking, running, rugby swimming and soccer. Queenstown and Te Anau plus Fjordland National Park are within 2 hours drive of the city. Invercargill is a great city with affordable housing and good schools. The airport has daily flights to Christchurch and Auckland. About YouAppointed specialists will possess the FRACP or an equivalent qualification allowing a vocational registration with the NZ Medical Council. We welcome applications from overseas applicants and can provide information about relocation support and registration requirements. We would love to hear about you and your experience, and how we could help to further your career by joining our Southern team. We also encourage applications from those who are about to complete or have recently completed their cardiology fellowship. About Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on providing equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disabled Community. Salary rangeThis role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($198,386) and Step 15 ($282,645) per annum pro rata). How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 11 December 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers at agatha.chen@southerndhb.govt.nzPlease note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Pre-Employment checksIn the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:Occupational Health AssessmentPolice Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)