Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
The position is to join at team of seven consultant haematologists and haematology registrars based at Palmerston North Hospital.
The service provides haematology services to a population of approximately 400,000, which includes the geographical area of the Manawatu (Palmerston North), Whanganui, Taranaki (New Plymouth and Hawera) and Hawkes Bay (Napier, Hastings). Inpatient care is provided at Palmerston North Hospital with outreach visiting clinics to Whanganui, Hawera, New Plymouth and Hastings. A full range of haematology services is provided including coagulation, thrombosis, non-malignant and malignant haematology including acute myeloid leukaemia and autologous stem cell transplant.
This is a predominantly laboratory position and includes reporting bone marrows and blood films. Trainees can access the laboratory to gain experience in more specialised haematology tests including Hb electrophoresis and blood banking. Experience with surface markers, cytogenetics which are not locally undertaken can be organised with send away lab providers. Clinical commitments include a half day local clinic and a monthly full day clinic in Whanganui.
The on-call commitment is for participation in the oncology after hours rosters for weekdays 4-11pm and weekends 8-11pm. Call is shared among approximately 11 oncology registrars. There is no participation in the night call roster.
Come and join us
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.
The MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you’ll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
Benefits
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”
Lindy Chivell, Recruitment Officer
Medical Administration Unit
Private Bag 11036
Palmerston North
Ph: + 64 6 350 8828
Fax: + 64 6 350 8627
For further information about the position please contact:
Lindy Chivell (RMO Recruiter) on +64(0)63508828 or lindy.chivell@midcentraldhb.govt.nz
or
Dr Allanah Kilfoyle (Haematologist and Haematology Clinical Lead) Allanah.Kilfoyle@midcentraldhb.govt.nz
MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
Some positions are defined as a Core Children’s worker under the Children’s Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
