Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Location:  Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital, Hutt Hospital

Service:    Cardiothoracic Surgery Service

Contract:  Full time, permanent

Salary:      As per ASMS SECA

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the role/team/service

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon with demonstrated expertise in cardiothoracic surgery.

This is an opportunity to join a progressive and collaborative cardiothoracic service committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the continuum of treatment.  Wellington Hospital provides cardiac services for approximately 1.2 million patients in the central region of New Zealand spanning from Nelson to Hawkes Bay. We have active aortic, mitral, arrhythmia, thoracic and general cardiothoracic programmes. 

The service works collaboratively with vascular specialists in care of patients with complex vascular aortic pathology.  We work closely with cardiology to deliver a growing structural heart programme.  An interest in teaching is important and we are accredited for 2 RACS SET trainees for 2 years each and are supported by a total of 10 Resident Medical Officers (8 registrars and 2 House Surgeon). We have academic affiliations with the University of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington and The Medical Research Institute of New Zealand allowing development of academic interests and research programmes if desired. Wellington is the second largest provider of cardiac services in New Zealand, and volumes through the unit are in the top 10 compared to similar tertiary units across Australasia. 

The successful applicant will provide comprehensive care, delivering inpatient and outpatient management, surgical optimisation, operative treatment across the cardiothoracic spectrum, and post-operative follow-up.

This role includes leadership of operating lists and MDT meetings, participation in the on-call roster, supervision of trainees and junior staff, and active contribution to service development, quality improvement, and innovation within a high-performing multidisciplinary cardiac surgical programme.

About the location

Set between a stunning harbour and rolling green hills, Wellington offers an exceptional lifestyle with a vibrant arts scene, renowned cafés and restaurants, and easy access to beaches, bush walks, and outdoor adventure. As New Zealand’s capital, it combines the energy of a cultural and political hub with a compact, family-friendly environment and a strong sense of community,  making it an outstanding place to live and work

Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. We operate three hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, Hutt Valley Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.

About you

• Vocationally registered in Cardiothoracic Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• FRACS or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• Relevant experience and training

Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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How to apply

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If you have any questions about the role, please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz

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