Specialist Medical Officer, Haematology Department at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, Auckland

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Senior Medical Officer - Haematology and Research

• An opportunity to make an impact on the health of community in Counties Manukau

• Middlemore Hospital, 0.8 FTE Haematology and 0.2 FTE Research

Counties Manukau Te Whatu Ora is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery, serving south and east Auckland - New Zealands most culturally diverse population. Middlemore Hospital serves a population of approximately 560,000, providing vital services across all major specialties

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Haematologist to join our existing team of 7 Haematologists on a 9-month fixed term contract between January and 8^thOctober 2027 covering parental leave. As a consultant Haematologist you will be providing a full diagnostic service and treatment for patients with haematological diseases in the Counties Manukau region. The department has an in-patient ward, chemotherapy day ward, outpatient clinics, thrombosis service and haematology laboratory and blood bank services all located on-site.  We also run an active clinical research programme in conjunction with Aotearoa Clinical Trials and opportunities will exist within this role to further develop your own research skills and experience.  You will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with an established team of nursing, allied health and scientific staff to ensure that patients receive optimal care.  There is a strong focus on training of junior medical and nursing staff.  Counties Manukau is home to New Zealands most diverse population, so there is plenty of opportunities to deal with complex and challenging clinical issues.

The Haematology position is a 0.8 FTE role between Monday and Friday and there is the opportunity for 0.2 FTE additional research hours to make this a full-time position.  There is an on-call roster with an expected call frequency of 1:6.

Being kind, striving for excellence, valuing everyone and doing that together as a team are our core values. We are a team that values diversity, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and community. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care, wed love to hear from you.

Applicants should ideally be Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians of Australasia or equivalent and eligible for Vocational Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.  

If you would like to discuss this role before you apply, please contact the Clinical Head of Department, Sharon Jackson at Sharon.jackson@tewhatuora.govt.nz or Recruitment Consultant Barbara Ridgway  at Barbara.Ridgway@middlemore.co.nz.

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