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The department of Haematology at Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | Mid Central have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Haematologist, to be based in the coastal region of Hawkes Bay.

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 fulltime permanent and required to participate in a 1 in 8 on call roster. We are ideally looking for someone who has experience and/or a special interest in Haemato-Oncology.
We actively encourage a work life balance and appreciate flexibility can be important so we are open to discuss options! Whether you are looking for permanent, fixed term or part time positions, we are open to it – please reach out for a confidential chat.

About our service:
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | Mid Central provides 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, autologus stem cell transplantation, plasma exchange, haemostatsis 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 center 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:
Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is situated in Hastings on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is a large, secondary level, 400-bed accredited public hospital providing acute and elective care for a region of over 167,000 people. Hawke's Bay has experienced significant population growth and demographic changes over the last ten years. The hospital supports a wide range of surgical, medical, oncology and radiological services.
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua – Mid Central is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a regional 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, Mid Central offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
What can we offer you?

• A diverse, dynamic and supportive team
• Opportunity to undertake pathology work with Med Lab 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 the region:
Hawke's Bay is famous for its excellent seaside ‘Mediterranean' climate, wine, food, cultural events and outdoor recreational activities. There is a strong sense of community. It is a wonderful place to raise children with a number of excellent schools that receive national recognition. The area offers an enviable lifestyle with a choice of urban or rural living, and little traffic congestion.
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 are interested in discussing these opportunities, please do not hesitate to reach out for a chat! You can connect with our Medical Lead Bart Baker bart.baker@midcentraldhb.govt.nz or SMO Recruitment Specialist Denella Statham denella.statham@midcentraldhb.govt.nz.