Consultant Haematologist

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

10 days CME leave

Relocation packages

Opportunities for pathology work with/

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora recruitment is seeking a Clinical Haematologist for Hawke’s Bay to provide outpatient haematology care within the Regional Cancer Treatment Service. The role supports multidisciplinary collaboration across Hawke's Bay, Palmerston North and other centers, with an emphasis on outpatient management and regional service delivery.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, participate in MDTs, and may contribute to laboratory haematology activities.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in Haemato-Oncology.
• Interest in regional practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to provide outpatient haematology care.

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 MDTs via Microsoft Teams with Palmerston North colleagues.
• Contribute to haematology laboratory work if needed.
• Delivery of video conferencing and phone clinics to support other RCTS regions.
• Perform bone marrow biopsies and support on-site staff with procedures.
• Conduct outreach clinics in Hawke's Bay or Whanganui.

Skills

Haematology

Haemato-Oncology

Outpatient care

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, HaematologyPermanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1.0FTE)

Why work anywhere else! 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.

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | MidCentral is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Haematologist to join our Regional Cancer Treatment Service (RCTS), with a focus on providing care in Hawkes Bay. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Hawkes Bay, with a strong outpatient focus, ideal for a specialist who values regional practice and enjoys working collaboratively across a multidisciplinary service. You'll be supported by a wider RCTS team of seven Haematologists and four resident medical officers, based at Palmerston North Hospital.

About the RCTS service

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | MidCentral provides Clinical Haematology, Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology services to the districts that cover the communities of the Manawatū, northern Wairarapa, Taranaki, Whanganui and Hawke's Bay. This is a combined population of 600,000. The service provides 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. Outpatient clinics are run at Palmerston North, Whanganui, Hawera, New Plymouth and Hawkes Bay. The Department maintains an active clinical research portfolio including clinical trials. The service is an approved FRACP training centre and undertakes active postgraduate teaching at House Officer, Senior House Officer and Registrar level. Multi-disciplinary case meetings (Tumour Boards) are held locally and regionally.

About the role

Hawkes Bay Focus

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. This position is based in Hawkes Bay, with responsibilities including:

• 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 MDTs 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.

Working as a Haematologist with Health New Zealand

About the hospital

Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital is an accredited facility providing acute and elective care for the Hawkes Bay region (a population of approximately 180,000 people) employing more than 4,000 staff. The hospital is a modern facility with a full range of surgical, medical, oncology and radiological services, including MRI, and is one of the largest provincial hospitals in New Zealand. There are smaller satellite sites in Central Hawkes Bay, Napier and Wairoa.

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

About the location

Hawke's Bay has much to offer the stunning climate and beaches; the wide range of sporting and leisure opportunities; the art, wine, food, and culture; and an environment and work/life balance you're looking for. See the Hawke's Bay Region's website for more information. Hawke's Bay offers an enviable lifestyle with a choice of both urban or rural living, along with short commutes and is a wonderful place to raise your children, with a number of excellent schools.

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.