Specialist Cardiac Sonographer

Specialist Cardiac Sonographer - Paediatric Congenital and Cardiac Services, Starship Child Health

• Starship - New Zealand’s premier children’s hospital
• 9 FTE, Fixed term (3-years) position
• Excellent opportunity to work with New Zealand’s leading provider of paediatric care

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

We are looking for a Specialist Cardiac Sonographer to join our talented team with our Paediatric Congenital and Cardiac Services at Starship which is the only service of its kind in New Zealand. This is a 0.9 FTE, fixed term (3-year) position to backfill team members who have been seconded.

 The Specialist Cardiac Sonographer deliver high quality, advanced clinical practice and contribute to key performance areas such as education, training, research and quality assurance.

 About the Service

The Specialist Cardiac Sonographer works across the paediatric and adult inpatient, outpatient, community and outreach services across all sites where cardiac sonography services are delivered.

 The Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Service (PCCS) is a national service and is the only provider of cardiology and cardiac surgery services for infants and children with congenital and acquired heart disease in New Zealand.

 About you

As the ideal candidate for this role you will have:

• A current APC and pathway to registration with NZ MRT Board.
• A strong commitment to quality healthcare.
• Post-graduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasound or Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound (or equivalent as recognised by MRTB) or higher relevant post-graduate level qualification
• Recent experience in a tertiary hospital (minimum two years)

 Desired:

• Leadership and/or management training
• Qualification in project management or other service improvement methodology
• At least five years’ post qualification experience as a cardiac sonographer

 For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see the position description. 

For further information about the position please contact Lead Starship Sonographer Kelly Boegel (ADHB) KBoegel@adhb.govt.nz

Working at Health New Zealand

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

 Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship is a part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and is the only comprehensive children’s hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1 million children.

 How to apply

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

If you have any accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Michelle Kanth, Recruitment Consultant at michelle.kanth@tewhatuora.govt.nz quoting ADHB24499 to discuss how we can best support your application.