Anatomical Pathologist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau is seeking an Anatomical Pathologist to join the Whangārei team to provide a laboratory and consultative service in Anatomical Pathology. The role covers general pathology and subspecialties with occasional frozen sections.

Applicants should have or be eligible for specialist MCNZ registration, and FRCPA fellowship is preferred. The position may include coronial autopsy engagement and offers a chance to live in a stunning Northland region.

Qualifications

• Specialist MCNZ registration or eligibility.
• Fellowship FRCPA or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in Anatomical Pathology and laboratory service.

Responsibilities

• Provide anatomical pathology laboratory and consultative service.
• Deal with a diverse caseload including GIT, dermatopathology, urogenital, head and neck, and breast pathology.
• Occasional frozen sections; optional coronial autopsies.

Skills

MCNZ registration

Education

FRCPA Fellowship

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau – Whangarei, North Island

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 seeking an Anatomical Pathologist to join the team at Health New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau to provide a laboratory and consultative service in Anatomical Pathology. This role offers a diverse and stimulating caseload, including a mix of general pathology, dermatopathology, gastrointestinal (GIT), urogenital, Head and Neck and breast pathology. You'll also utilize your expertise with occasional frozen sections.

Subject to accreditation and service requirements the position may offer the optional engagement in performing coronial autopsies for career development.

This is your chance to make a significant impact in a stunning part of New Zealand!

About the Team/Location

Our established team of four pathologists provides comprehensive service coverage across the Northland region of New Zealand!

As well as a warm climate, the \"winterless north\" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland.

About you

To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in a Pathology Vocational scope of practice.

Ideally you will have completed a Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent.

If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.

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.