Consultant Haematologist

New Zealand Government; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

10 days CME leave

Relocation packages

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking a permanent, full-time Clinical Haematologist for the Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital. This role focuses on providing outpatient care as part of the Regional Cancer Treatment Service, catering to a diverse patient population.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Haemato-Oncology and will participate in various team activities. The position offers six weeks of annual leave, ongoing training, and relocation packages.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing outpatient care for haematology patients.
• Ability to oversee outpatient chemotherapy services.
• Participation in multidisciplinary teams is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient care for malignant and non-malignant haematology patients.
• Provide oversight of outpatient chemotherapy services.
• Conduct bone marrow biopsies and outreach clinics.

Skills

Experience in Haemato-Oncology

Outpatient care skills

Team collaboration skills

Education

Medical degree with specialty in Haematology

Job description

Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital is recruiting a permanent, full‑time Clinical Haematologist (80 hours per fortnight, 1.0FTE) based in Hawke’s Bay. The role focuses on outpatient care and is part of the Regional Cancer Treatment Service (RCTS) of Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | MidCentral.

About the RCTS Service

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | MidCentral provides Clinical Haematology, Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology services to the districts covering the communities of the Manawatū, northern Wairarapa, Taranaki, Whanganui and Hawke's Bay – a combined population of 600,000. The service delivers inpatient and outpatient haematology care and manages a wide range of haematological conditions, including acute leukaemia, lymphoma, autologous stem cell transplantation, plasma exchange, haemostasis and thrombosis. Inpatient care is delivered at Palmerston North Hospital, while outpatient clinics are run at Palmerston North, Whanganui, Hawera, New Plymouth and Hawke's Bay. The department maintains an active clinical research portfolio and is an approved FRACP training centre, undertaking postgraduate teaching at House Officer, Senior House Officer and Registrar level.

About the Role

We are ideally looking for someone who has experience and/or a special interest in Haemato‑Oncology, but we are keen to hear from all Haematologists who are interested in the role.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient care for malignant and non‑malignant haematology patients.
• Oversight of outpatient chemotherapy services.
• Referral of inpatient cases to the Palmerston North Haematology team.
• Participation in journal clubs and multidisciplinary teams via Microsoft Teams with Palmerston North colleagues.
• Option to contribute to haematology laboratory work.
• Delivery of video conferencing and phone clinics to support other RCTS regions.
• Performing bone marrow biopsies and supporting on‑site staff with procedures.
• Conducting outreach clinics in either or both Hawera and Whanganui.

What Can We Offer You?

• A diverse, dynamic and supportive team.
• Opportunity to undertake pathology work with Medlab Central.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Six weeks annual leave and 10 days CME leave.
• Relocation packages for national and international candidates.

Location & Lifestyle

Hawke's Bay offers an enviable lifestyle with a choice of urban and rural living, short commutes and a wonderful place to raise children, with excellent schools. The region features a stunning climate and beaches, wide sporting and leisure opportunities, art, wine, food and culture.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders and embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.