Cardiac Physiologist - Pacing at Southern District Health Board (Invercargill/Dunedin), Southland

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Southland Hospital - Diagnostic Testing Department

• Permanent position
• Full-time 0.8 - 1.0 FTE (64 - 80 hours per fortnight)
• Monday to Friday

About the role

We have a vacancy for a qualified Pacing Cardiac Physiologist to join our Diagnostic Testing team at Southland Hospital on a full/part-time permanent basis.

Our Department is involved in a full range of tests including, ECG's, Holter monitoring, Exercise Stress Testing, Pacemaker and ICD follow-up and Echocardiography. This role would have responsibility for the care of around 800 patients with a full range of implanted cardiac devices but implants are limited to cardiac monitors only. We are looking for someone with a passion for teaching and this will be a large component of the role ranging from physiology trainees needing to learn the basics to supporting a team member looking to sit HRS. Southland offers a unique opportunity for someone either at the start or nearing the end of their pacing career and with no on site cardiologist you will need to be able to operate with a high level of independence.

When you join us you'll be supported by our experienced team of Cardiac Physiologists in our friendly department. You'll need to have excellent interpersonal skills and be a great team member with the ability to supervise and support junior colleagues.

You will need to have current registration (or meet registration requirements) with the Clinical Physiologists Registration Board and have the ability to gain an APC.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and great communication skills with team members and patients alike. The ability to cope with busy workloads and flexibility is a must.

The successful candidate must have the following:

• Hold a Post graduate qualification of IBHRE/NASPE or similar, or be currently working towards IBHRE
• Have evidence of ongoing CME and self-directed learning
• Ideally hold four years' plus experience in Pacing post registration
• Have excellent communication and organisation skills

The location

Sick of long commutes to work? - Southland Hospital is located within a 10 - 15 minute drive from anywhere in Invercargill and offers free car parking on site for staff. Our hospital is a modern, secondary level 4 base hospital offering an innovative and progressive working environment. Small and intimate enough to get to know not only your colleagues, but your patients in particular. Here you will enjoy a clinically challenging and rewarding job combined with a relaxed and satisfying lifestyle.

Now is a great time to re-locate and if you were considering the move, the Southern District offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education, affordable housing and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it's the outdoors - kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; or theatre, live-music or art or shopping and dining out - there's literally something for everyone. Check out https://southernhealthcareers.nz/ or check out Discover Invercargill for what we can offer you and your whanau.

Closing date: Saturday, 9 July 2022.

Due to the fast paced nature of the DHB, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change and we may commence interviews prior to closing date. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Do you currently work for Southern DHB? If so, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

For further information please contact Diane Wilson, Recruitment Advisor, email: diane.wilson@southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid vaccination requirements

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 this also includes the requirement that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job/Cardiac-Physiologist/588753310/