Haematology Consultant Opportunity in New Zealand

Head Medical; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Palmerston North is seeking a full-time Clinical Haematologist to join their team. The role offers the opportunity to participate in a 1 in 8 on-call roster and provides comprehensive haematology services. Candidates should have a background in Haemato-Oncology and be committed to patient care. Benefits include ongoing training, six weeks of annual leave, and relocation support for candidates.

Benefits

Six weeks annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Relocation packages

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Clinical Haematologist.
• Candidates should ideally have an interest in Haemato-Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Join an established team of haematologists.
• Participate in a 1 in 8 on-call roster.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient haematology care.

Skills

Experience in Haemato-Oncology

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Education

Medical degree and specialist registration

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Haematologist to join an established team of seven Haematologists and four resident medical officers. The position is full-time permanent and required to participate in a 1 in 8 on call roster. Based in Palmerston North, there are also clinical responsibilities in one or more of the regions covered by the Regional Cancer Treatment Service. We are ideally looking for someone who has experience and/or a special interest in Haemato-Oncology.

About our service

We provide Clinical Haematology, Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology services to the districts that cover the communities of the Manawatū, northern Wairarapa, Hawke's Bay, Whanganui and Taranaki. 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 our organisation

The facility is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 600,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay. Employing over 2500 people, we offer a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.

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
• Opportunities to mentor and develop junior doctors
• Relocation packages for national and international candidates

About our region

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. The region includes the charming towns of Feilding, Kimbolton, Āpiti, Himatangi Beach, Linton and Ashhurst to name a few, and at the centre of it all is the city of Palmerston North, the lively, multi-cultural heart of Manawatū. Over 120,000 people choose to call Manawatū home, and with a diverse landscape like this it's easy to see why! It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really helps with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration.