Anatomical Pathologist: Diverse Pathology & Coronial Work

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

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.