Trainee Vascular Sonographer

• Exciting opportunity to join a supportive team in this trainee vascular sonography role
• Permanent full time position, Monday - Friday 0800-1630
• Based at Christchurch Health Campus
  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country’s largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a trainee vascular sonographer to join our vascular ultrasound service. In this role, you will be supported to learn and perform high-quality vascular ultrasound examinations while progressively developing your clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills. You will build reporting capability with increasing autonomy over time and contribute to patient care in collaboration with experienced sonographers, vascular surgeons, nurses, and radiologists.

You will be part of a supportive, collegial environment where quality, learning, and teamwork are highly valued. While much of your training will be alongside vascular sonographers, you will also be an important member of the wider general ultrasound department, gaining exposure to a broad range of clinical practice.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the health journey of our patients and their whānau, as you grow both clinically and professionally. As part of your development, you will undertake the Graduate Diploma in Vascular Sonography (extramurally) through the University of Western Sydney, commencing with the 2027 intake.

Remuneration is as per the APEX Sonographer's collective agreement with progression on successful qualification. 

About You

You are a motivated and reflective individual who is committed to developing your clinical skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. You bring a professional, patient-centred approach and are passionate about contributing to high-quality care for our diverse communities.

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• A team player who communicates effectively within a multidisciplinary setting
• Highly motivated, with strong organisational and planning skills
• Able to problem solve and make sound clinical judgements
• Self-aware, with the ability to reflect on your learning and experiences
• Supportive of Te Whatu Ora’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Professional, promoting inclusivity and respect for our diverse communities

• Eligibility to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Vascular Sonography at Western Sydney for the 2027 intake
• New Zealand working rights 
• Eligibility to obtain MRTB registration
• Ideally, some experience in a clinical setting

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 5th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

In your cover letter, please tell us what has motivated you to pursue a career in vascular sonography and why you are interested in joining the team at Christchurch Hospital?

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