Clinical Haematologist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Clinical Haematologist to join our collaborative team at Dunedin Hospital. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, family-friendly environment with a wide variety of cases, access to professional development, and a close relationship with the University of Otago.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi guided by a holistic view that includes:

• Wairua (spiritual well-being)
• Hinengaro (psychological well-being)
• Tinana (physical well-being)
• Whānau (family and community well-being)
• Collaborative team of seven haematologists dedicated to high-quality patient care
• Diverse caseload from a geographically rich region, providing rewarding challenges
• Strong ties to the University of Otago, with opportunities to engage in teaching and mentorship
• Family-friendly city with excellent outdoor activities and community life

About the role

As a Clinical Haematologist at Dunedin Hospital, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality care to a geographically diverse population across Otago and Southland.

This includes the following:

• Inpatient and Outpatient Care:
  Managing a broad spectrum of malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions
• After-Hours Laboratory Work:
  Providing essential laboratory expertise as part of an after-hours roster
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
  Participating in meetings with the Christchurch Transplant Team and local multi-disciplinary meetings
• Bleeding Centre:
  Supporting care and management for bleeding disorders within our dedicated centre
• Outreach Clinics:
  Conducting regular outreach clinics in Invercargill and supporting patients across the wider Southern region

Teaching and Mentorship

• Working with 5th-year and pre-intern medical students from the University of Otago
• Mentoring Basic and Advanced trainees, as well as house officers

Research and Quality Improvement:

• Contributing to an active trials division and the department's quality and safety program
• Opportunities for leadership within the department and the wider hospital setting

This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic team, with opportunities for professional growth.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in clinical and laboratory haematology. Whether your expertise lies in malignant or non-malignant haematology, we welcome applicants with subspecialty experience and a passion for research in this field.

To join us, you'll need the following:

• A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians with advanced training in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology
• Eligibility for vocational or Locum Tenens registration in Internal Medicine and Pathology with the Medical Council of New Zealand

We also encourage applications from those who are about to complete or have recently completed their haematology fellowship.

In addition, you will bring the following:

• Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to starting this journey and embracing growth in cultural competency
• Experience in projects or initiatives that apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and frameworks, incorporating Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly in healthcare settings

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion:

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary range

This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro rata).

How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:
59pm on 14 February 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers at agatha.chen@southerndhb.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)