Anatomical Pathologist

Mō te tūnga | About the role
Canterbury Health Laboratories
(CHL) in Christchurch, New Zealand are seeking expressions of interest from
qualified Anatomical Pathologists to join our laboratory at Christchurch
Hospital.
qualification or overseas equivalent and be eligible to gain vocational registration
with the New Zealand Medical Council.
This is a full-time permanent
role working alongside twenty other Consultant Anatomical Pathologists,
supported by a skilled team of laboratory scientists, administrative support,
and seven registrars. The department has an internationally diverse workforce
including multiple oversea graduates/trained pathologists whom have made New
Zealand their home.
The department receives a wide
range of specimens from all subspecialty areas, and provides histology and
cytology services across Canterbury and the West Coast regions, as well as a tertiary
referral service and multidisciplinary team support for the South Island more
broadly.
Pathologists have access to a
wide range of IHC stains, diagnostic molecular pathology (NGS and FISH), and
surface marker flow cytometry techniques within the laboratory.
The AP Department is based in the
University of Otago - School of Medicine and actively supports training of
medical students. Some pathologists hold joint academic roles with options to
pursue research interests.
Preference will be given to applicants
with a broad general pathology background, but an interest in any of the

**following areas would be viewed favourably**: dermatopathology, gastrointestinal
pathology, or non-gynaecological cytology.
Mentoring will be available for a
the subspecialty level.
Participation will be required
within an On-Call service, shared across the consultant team.
There is no requirement of this
role to complete hospital post-mortems.
Generous relocation support is
provided for moving to and settling in New Zealand, as is support for
immigration processes and medical council registration.
Work related expenses which are paid
by the employer include the Annual Practising Certificate, Medical Protection
Society membership and college membership.
Continuing medical education
(CME) support is provided through an allocation of 10 working days CME leave, and
reimbursed expenses up to $16,000 (NZD) annually, which may be accumulated for
three years up to a total of $48,000. This money can be used to cover flights,
accommodation and registration fees to attend conferences, or can be used to
purchase items to support CME such as laptops, textbooks and mobile phones.
More details regarding the terms
and conditions (including remuneration) of working in the public health system

**in New Zealand can be found through the link below**:
More general information on
living in Christchurch, New Zealand can be found in the link below:
Ngā
hua | Benefits
Being part of Te Whatu Ora, our
people enjoy access to flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing
focus on career development.
We believe that diversity and
inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population.
Te Whatu Ora is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and
respects everyone.
Tono
please contact Amy Walker - Recruitment Specialist.

Please

**direct enquires about the role to**: Brooke Beardsley
- Clinical

Please

**Note**:
The role
been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this
requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required to perform you role under
the Health Order. As a person working in the health and disability sector you
will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be
vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract
Covid-19. The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also
to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19
as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.
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