Non-invasive Imaging Cardiologist

Nelson Marlborough is looking for a motivated non‑invasive imaging Cardiologist with an interest in cardiac rhythm problems and devices to join our multidisciplinary team focused on providing excellence in care.

Our centre has facilities to implant a broad range of basic and advanced device systems including pacemakers, ICDs, cardiac resynchronisation, conduction system and leadless pacing. As a Cardiologist, you would be expected to provide device troubleshooting and follow‑up support. In addition to cardiac rhythm pathology, you would participate in general and acute cardiology as well as echocardiography reporting. All cardiologists participate in the on‑call roster.

Further interests such as advanced imaging with cardiac CT and MRI, heart failure and coronary angiography can also be catered for. You will be part of a collegial and supportive team of experienced physicians with diverse subspecialty interests. Our team works closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and primary care providers to ensure an integrated approach to patient care.

Nelson Hospital's Cardiology Department is a growing and highly supportive unit comprising specialist cardiologists, cardiac sonographers, cardiac physiologists, nurse specialists, and registrars. The team provides a broad range of non‑invasive and invasive services including acute coronary care, diagnostic imaging, ambulatory monitoring, heart failure management, and inpatient consultations.

Our service is well integrated with tertiary partners, ensuring seamless access to advanced interventional and electrophysiology services when required. We pride ourselves on a collegial environment, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to continued service development to meet the needs of our community.

The cardiology service has a reputation for ranking highly in national league tables. We have a highly functional multidisciplinary team based on a distributed leadership model that has access to excellent interventional services with rapid access to intervention and highly functional cardiac imaging services that offer CT coronary angiography, cardiac MRI as well as the standard echo and trans‑oesophageal echocardiography. Brady pacing, ICD and advanced pacing modalities are also onsite.

• Bring medical expertise to an acute secondary care hospital and contribute to critical care for patients in the Nelson region.
• Have sub‑specialist training recognised by cardiac society in non‑invasive imaging.
• Have specialist accreditation in cardiology including device insertion, advanced non‑invasive imaging (CT or Cardiac MRI), or percutaneous coronary intervention would be preferred.
• Hold Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Physicians (FANZCP), or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration of Cardiology with the Medical Council of NewZealand.

HealthNewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of NewZealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.