Consultant Cardiologists (Electrophysiology) Job at Capital and Coast District Health Board, Wellington, Wellington Central
- Location:
- Wellington
- Wellington Central
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Classification:
- Healthcare & Medical
- Medical Specialists
Capital and Coast DHB is expanding its Cardiology services to include a comprehensive cardiac electrophysiology service. We are seeking two Electrophysiology specialists to work with a team of seven Cardiologists to provide a tertiary service to a population of 1.1 million. These are exciting roles that will be instrumental in shaping the development of the new service.Capital and Coast DHB is a major teaching hospital and provides specialist tertiary level care to the central North Island and we have moved into our new state of the art regional facility. This new hospital facility includes a dedicated Electrophysiology procedure suite and two cardiac catheter laboratories, a day procedure ward and a 36 bed combined cardiac speciality ward incorporating a CCU and Cardiothoracic high dependency unit. The service provides the full range of non invasive and invasive cardiac investigations including coronary angioplasty and IVUS, simple and complex cardiac pacing including CRT and ICD implantation and transoesophagael echocardiography. Percutaneous valve implants will commence shortly.The cardiology community service includes a full range of outpatient services and a rehabilitation and heart failure service which are also expanding in the next six months.Based in Wellington, New Zealand’s national capital, you will be in the cultural hub of the country. With a population of 350,000 Wellington is situated on a magnificent harbour and framed by hills. It’s easy to explore Wellington on foot, and you’re never out of sight of a good coffee! An abundance of excellent cafes and restaurants are within easy walking distance as are galleries, museums and theatres. The city is encircled by a Greenbelt, which ensures plenty of green spaces and tracks for rambling on your days off.If you want to be a part of a dynamic and expanding service we want to hear from you. You will need to be registered or be eligible for registration as a Medical Specialist with the Medical Council of New Zealand.To find out more about this position or to discuss your interest please contact Dr Mark Simmonds, Clinical Leader, Cardiology Service at mark.simmonds@ccdhb.org.nz.We are using an on-going recruitment approach to this vacancy. The closing date for this role is open. Your application will be assessed against the required competencies and you will be notified of the status of your application as soon as possible.All candidates applying for any of our current vacancies must complete an online C&C DHB application form by clicking the ‘Apply Here Now’ button (applications for positions will not be accepted unless accompanied by one).For further information on this role please contact Elena Scheule, Recruitment Advisor, on +64 4 385 5999 extn 82547 or click the ‘Ask Us A Question’ button.