Haematology Registrars

Haematology Registrars (Advance Trainees) (2025 Training Year)

Start date from 28 July 2025

About us

Palmerston North Regional Hospital is the premier healthcare institution in the MidCentral Region. With a dedicated Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, and Regional Cancer Treatment Service, as well as one of the largest trauma centres nationwide, Palmerston North Hospital provides industry-leading specialised care and emergency treatment to the MidCentral region.

Our region includes Manawatu, Horowhenua, and Otaki districts on the western coast to the Tararua district on the eastern coast. With a capacity of over 380 beds, we provide secondary care to an urban population of 81,000 and over 200,000 in the catchment area. As a teaching hospital affiliated with New Zealand medical schools, we unite exceptional healthcare practice with modern education and research. MidCentral is an excellent place to begin or continue your professional career in an engaging and supportive environment.

MidCentral region is ideally situated for all lifestyles – striking scenery with multiple hiking & biking tracks with beaches, ski fields, and wineries close by as well as excellent schools and tertiary institutions. The perfect blend of rural and city living.

The Opportunity

The run is accredited for training with the College of Australasian Physicians for both basic and advanced trainees and is accredited for training with the College of Australasian pathologists for advanced haematology training (lab and clinical). Non-training registrars, basic trainees, and advanced haematology trainees are all welcome to apply.

The position is to join a team of seven consultant haematologists and haematology registrars based at Palmerston North Hospital.

The service provides haematology services to a population of approximately 500,000, 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.

The position would include working on the haematology inpatient ward and haematology outpatient clinics. Haematology clinics include both local clinics and monthly overnight regional clinics. 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.

Appointments for 12-24 months are available.

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow.
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting.
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options.
• Tailored wellness programmes.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz.
• Completed PGY2 or equivalent.

How to apply

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

• Occupational Health Assessment.
• Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences. (Police Vetting)

We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations, and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral

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