Consultant Radiologist- Breast Imaging - Waikato
Job Description
Waikato Hospital | Hamilton, New Zealand | Permanent, Full‑time (80 hours per fortnight)
Shape the Future of Breast Imaging ExcellenceJoin a leading tertiary hospital delivering high‑quality breast imaging across the Waikato region, where collaboration, innovation, and professional growth are genuinely part of everyday practice.
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Breast Radiologist to join the Radiology Department at Waikato Hospital. The Breast Care Centre delivers a range of diagnostic and screening assessment clinics, supported by a dedicated team of Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs), breast surgeons, breast nurses, and clerical staff. Two mobile units also provide breast screening across the wider Waikato and Midlands region.
Key Responsibilities- Reporting breast imaging studies and a broad mix of complex clinical cases, including general radiology and acute imaging
- Interpreting and reporting CT, Ultrasound, X‑ray, and MRI studies
- Participating in oncology multidisciplinary meetings
- Supervising and teaching registrars
- Contributing to the ongoing development of clinical standards and service quality
Waikato Hospital is a tertiary training hospital and Level 1 Trauma Centre, serving one of the busiest regions in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our Radiology Department performs over 200,000 examinations annually, with a strong focus on Emergency, Trauma, and Oncology imaging.
About YouYou will bring:
- Experience in breast reporting
- Experience in performing breast biopsies and localisation procedures, X‑ray and ultrasound guided
- Accreditation with Breast Screen Aotearoa or willingness to achieve accreditation with our support
- Subspecialty fellowship or interest in breast imaging
- Eligibility for registration in the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Scope of Practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.