Anatomical Pathologist

North Island - Northland; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for an Anatomical Pathologist to join the Northland team in Whangarei. The role provides a laboratory and consultative service across diverse pathology areas, including general, dermatopathology, GI and breast pathology, with occasional frozen sections.

Applicants should have MCNZ specialist registration or eligibility, and FRCPA or equivalent preferred. Coronial autopsies may be possible subject to accreditation and service requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in Pathology.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to perform coronial autopsies may be offered subject to accreditation and service requirements.
• Willingness to work as part of a Northland-wide pathology team.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory and consultative service in Anatomical Pathology.
• Handle a diverse caseload including general pathology, dermatopathology, GIT, urogenital, Head and Neck and breast pathology.
• Utilize expertise with occasional frozen sections as part of patient care.
• Engage in coronial autopsies if engaged for career development and accreditation.

Skills

Anatomical pathology

Dermatopathology

GIT pathology

Head and neck pathology

Breast pathology

Frozen sections

Education

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA)

Job description

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North Island - Northland – 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!

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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.

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

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.