Step 7, on the APEX Sonographer pay scale Mo te tunga | About the role The Section Head will be responsible for the day to day operations ofthe Cardiac Sonographers and Echo Assistants and trainees for maintaining anefficient high quality technical service to support cardiology service demands. A key focus is to support, enable and develop the Cardiology Sonographyteam. Ko wai koe | About You In this role, you will be responsible for: Support the Echo team to perform their roles andensure staff are working at top of scope Fosters a team environment and encouragesinterdisciplinary collaboration Demonstrates and maintains clinical skills and knowledgeat an advanced level Support professional development initiatives andopportunities to meet service needs Promotea positive and inclusive work environment, nurturing the professional growthand development of team members Overseethe implementation of quality and safety standards for best practices andclinical audits As a SectionHead you will have a strong clinical background Yourexpert communication, interpersonal skills and proven ability to engage peopleat all levels will see you work effectively and efficiently with a diversegroup of teams to provide leadership and clinical support to the staff, patientsand their families/whanau. Byutilising your advanced knowledge and clinical skills in collaboration with yourteams, the multidisciplinary team and other external agencies you willcontribute to cardiology services provided. You canproblem solve and manage complex situations as they arise, finding effectivesolutions. Essential skills for the role: Tertiary qualification in an appropriate fielde.g. DMU (Cardiac), QUT (Cardiac Echo) Tertiary degree in science with major in anatomyand physiology and physics Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB)registration preferred Have relevant technical / medical experience Computerliteracy "Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do" Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system. Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations. Nga hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand] When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business. We offer relocation packages for international applicants. Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here . To submit your application please provide a cover letter outlining why you would be suitable for the role. We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you. Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr
