Anatomical Pathologist

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Waitematā

Waitematā District serves communities throughout North and West Auckland, a population of approximately 640,000 people and employing more than 8,400 people. Dedicated to the delivery of public health care, Waitematā is committed to ‘making a healthy difference’ to the patient and their family, the community, iwi, and the healthcare workforce.

The Surgical Pathology Unit provides the histology and cytology services to North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals, BreastScreen Waitemata Northland and BreastScreen Auckland Central. Our IANZ accredited, well equipped department processes approximately 57,000 specimens from 30,000 patients per year from a range of specialties including, but not limited to, gastroenterology, breast, gynaecology, genito-urinary, skin and head and neck. The Unit is seeking a permanent Anatomical Pathologist, full time preferred but negotiable.

We currently have 12FTE specialist Anatomical Pathologists on staff working as generalists with areas of subspecialist interest. Our department participates in the registrar rotation for the Auckland training scheme. Experience in cytopathology is desired.

The successful applicant must hold current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).

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For further information please contact Dr Christopher Hills, (09) 441 8913 or 021 287 8000.

Job code: WDHB18818

Closing date: 10th Oct 2024