Medical Registrars (Cardiology Advanced Trainee) 2024-2025 at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko ki te uru hauora.

Location:  Wellington Regional Hospital

Service:    Cardiology

Contract:    MECA rates

RMO salaries are calculated based on relevant previous years of experience and the
average weekly hours of work as set out in the relevant run description. For the
current salary bands, please refer to either the Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ) or Resident Doctors - Association (RDA) Multi-Employer Collective Agreements.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Cardiology Basic and Advanced Training offer a Central Region registrar rotation. This is a comprehensive three year rotation incorporating exposure to tertiary and secondary care centres leaving candidates ideally placed to apply for SMO positions or consider fellowship options. The first 12 months are usually split into two six months rotations. One part is spent at Nelson Hospital training in general Cardiology with exposure to interventional Cardiology and Imaging, the other part would be spent at Hutt Hospital with exposure to all imaging modalities and participation in the cath lab session at Wellington. Both rotations are ideally suited to familiarise with echo and cath lab skills. The following 24 months you will then spent in the advanced trainee programme at Wellington Hospital. This includes rotations in the cath lab, imaging, electrophysiology and devices as well as a clinical rotation.

The hospitals have a strong relationship with the University of Otago, and trainees also provide teaching for medical students and junior doctors. Time is available for research and audit activity.

The cardiology training program is on the background of an excellent environment for basic physician training provided in Wellington and Hutt hospitals. This includes with rotations available in general medicine, and subspecialties when these positions are not filled by advanced trainees including I.D., Endocrine, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Blood and Cancer, Neurology, Renal, Respiratory, AT&R, Geriatrics, and Rheumatology.

The Registrar participates in the Cardiology after-hours roster with six Cardiology Registrars to cover weekends, evenings and statutory holidays. This run is recognised for FRACP basic training.

Moū - About you

• Suitable for Resident Medical Officers who will be PGY3+/F3 or above by the role commencement date
  
•  You must have eligibility for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Information on the process of application for this can be found on their website at http://www.mcnz.org.nz/ or http://www.mcnz.org.nz/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/
  
• You will need to be a NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or have an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ. The immigration NZ website can be found at https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas
• Please note - important information for overseas graduates who are applying:  The MCNZ has introduced a new method of primary source verification using the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates - Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (ECFMG - s EPIC) service. if you are successful in obtaining a role in New Zealand, you will be required to have your primary medical degree verified through EPIC. Before MCNZ will start processing your application, you must have had your documents verified by EPIC. If you have would like more information about primary-source verification, please see MCNZs website or EPIC - s FAQ webpage.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at the Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley & Wairarapa districts we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast District

Hutt Valley District

Wairarapa District

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email RMO_Recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Te Whatu Ora Capital and Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa Districts requires ALL its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  We are not accepting applications that do not meet this criteria.

Please note we will be reviewing applications when received and will progress through the recruitment process

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed