Technical Specialist Anatomical Pathology

New Zealand Job Openings

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Hamilton

FULL TIME

November 13, 2024

Histology/Cytology Laboratory, Waikato Hospital
Permanent, Full time (80 hours per fortnight)
Anatomical Pathology Department

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role
You will be working in our Histology/Cytology department to ensure a high standard of work in all aspects of Anatomical Pathology. You will be expected to take a lead in our core histology area promoting systems and processes that ensure the highest level of quality in Anatomical Pathology. You will oversee workflow and provide support and direction for staff in the main laboratory area of the Histology Laboratory. This is a great opportunity for a skilled Scientist looking to progress their career in a tertiary hospital laboratory setting.

About the Service
Our team of pathologists, scientists and technicians are located within Waikato Hospital and is supported by a modern, well equipped histology and cytology laboratory. We have access to a wide range of diagnostic stains and techniques. The Waikato Hospital Anatomical Pathology Laboratory processes over 18,000 surgical cases per year and over 2000 cytology cases per year.

About you
Skills and experience you will need to be considered for the role:

Significant experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Anatomical Pathology. Experience in macroscopic grossing for large complex specimens will be an advantage.
Ability to work closely with other laboratory staff, pathologists and clinicians
Experience of laboratory audit
Experience teaching/training Medical Laboratory Scientists and Technicians
Awareness of national initiatives in Anatomical Pathology
Knowledge of ISO15189 and its application
Developing training programmes and identification of staff training needs
A team focus with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
The successful candidate must be eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council and hold a current practicing certificate before commencement in the role

Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Click here to view the position description.

How to Apply
To apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 27 November 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@Te Whatu Ora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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