Haematologist – Malignant haematology, Te Pūriri o te Ora - Cancer and Blood Service

Position closes 8 June 2023

• Fixed term role until July 2024 in one of New Zealand’s largest and most highly regarded health providers and internationally recognised Cancer and Blood Service
• Take on the opportunity to contribute to the teaching programme for undergraduate students, registrars and hospital staff.
• Based in Auckland, relocation assistance provided and organised for you!

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Te Pūriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service, based at Auckland City Hospital, is the leading provider of cancer care in the Auckland region, serving a large and varied population of around 1.7 million people.

As a Haematologist, you will utilize your skills and experience in malignant haematology while having the opportunity to be involved in the full spectrum of haematological cancer care. Your extensive work experience in clinical haematology with sub-speciality experience and research in aspects of general and malignant haematology including the treatment of acute leukaemia are keys to your success in this role. However, we would also be interested to have a conversation if you have interests and experience with other sub specialties.

You will be a part of the Clinical Haematology Service, providing secondary haematology services to the central Auckland area and tertiary services including treatment of acute leukaemia, high grade lymphoma and autologous/allogeneic stem cell transplant for the greater Auckland region (population greater than 1.5 million). You will be working with a well-established thrombosis unit and bleeding disorder program including dedicated haemophilia care, as well as LabPlus who provides integrated and comprehensive laboratory support for the clinical service. This service also comprises of an extensive clinical trials unit and has links with medical and radiation oncology programs. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the teaching programme for undergraduate students, registrars and hospital staff

For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see the position description.

For more information about this role please contact Elizabeth Shaw, Service Clinical Director - Haematology at eshaw@adhb.govt.nz or Leanne Berkahn, Medical Lead at LeanneBerk@adhb.govt.nz

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s National Health Service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

To be successful in this role-

You must have or be eligible for vocational and / or Locum Tenens registration in Internal Medicine and ideally Pathology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (www.mcnz.org.nz).

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland. You will also enjoy:

• Comprehensive and well-structured orientation programme
• Continuous improvement and development opportunities
• A great team environment and supportive work culture
• Subsidised gym membership, free gym classes run by 5Points Gym
• Discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye test

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online here, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Nisha Karipoth, recruitment Consultant at nkaripoth@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

Click here to view details about our recruitment process

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022 that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new “Green List” of occupations – and this position is one of those designated critical positions! For successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information: Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List Occupation

Haematology Clinical Research Fellow (Lymphoma, Myeloma, Leukaemia/MDS)

Positions available from February 2024 (negotiable start dates)
12 months, with preference for candidates seeking extensions to 2 years subject to satisfactory performance

Essential criteria

• completed (or in the final/penultimate year of training) as a Clinical Haematologist

• post-FRCPath examination (UK candidates)

• registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (or eligible for registration – visit https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Registration/International-Medical-Graduates.aspx for further information)

• excellent clinical and interpersonal skills

  Desirable criteria

• demonstrated interest in clinical research

Position description

You will play an integral role in the function of a busy clinical trials unit with >30 studies ranging from phase I-III across lymphoma, myeloma and leukaemia. We have an active cellular therapy program including autologous and allogeneic CAR T-cell trials. The hospital is Perth’s largest public tertiary hospital, located 5km west of central Perth.

For an overview of our department and trials currently open visit www.bloodcancerwa.org.au

Key responsibilities

• Identification, recruitment, and care of patients on clinical trials

• Disease subtype focused outpatient clinics

• Design, presentation and publication of clinical research

  Why join us?

• Work in one of the most active Haematology clinical trials unit in the world

• Mentoring opportunities with leaders in the field

• Our fellows have been extremely productive with multiple oral presentations at ASH, high impact first author publications and involvement in investigator initiated trials

• Protected research time, with projects tailored to suit the disease interests of the successful candidate

• Work/life balance: no rostered after hours or weekend commitment

• Enjoy a great quality of life: Perth is clean, safe, family friendly, has excellent schools, a vibrant arts/dining scene, and sunny climate well suited to an outdoor lifestyle

  Applications and further information

  Prof Chan Cheah
  email chan.cheah@health.wa.gov.au

Northern Beaches Hospital

Expression of Interest - VMO Clinical Haematology

Closes: Monday 1 st May 2023

Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) is currently seeking expressions of interest for the position of Visiting Medical Officer, Clinical Hematology

As a valued member of our Haematology team, you will provide expertise in the clinical management and treatment of patients in the Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) Haematology Unit, whilst maintaining safe, effective and professional care for hematology patients within the Northern Beaches community.
You will provide support and promote seamless continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient services.
Key responsibilities:

• To provide inpatient and outpatient services and deliver clinical care to patients that is evidence based and patient centered and to provide consultation services to patients as requested by other specialties
• To participate in an on-call roster and associated duties as required and participate in meetings and committees as requested by the Head of Unit and/or Director of Medical Services;
• To participate in consolidating current services and actively participate in initiatives to promote growth, enhance the reputation and help identify clinical areas for expansion in the department;
• To provide leadership to the junior clinical staff of the service and undertake training and education of junior medical staff and registrars and ensure they are well supported;
• Maintain professional knowledge through a commitment to ongoing learning and development;
• Visiting Medical Officers work as part of the health care team, adhere to Healthscope By-Laws and NBH policies and procedures, participate in working groups (as required), demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement through National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards & EQuIPNational, Work Health and Safety (WHS) and achievement of NBH accreditation.

To be successful in the role you will:

• Hold a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and be registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
• Hold Fellowship of Physicians/Pathologists of Australia (in Haematology);
• Demonstrate recent clinical and laboratory experience as a Haematologist at the role delineation of the service and a commitment to developing integrated clinical and laboratory services to optimise delivery of high quality patient care; Northern Beaches Hospital
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of issues relating to professional practice, clinical governance, clinical ethics, clinical teaching and clinical leadership;
• Demonstrate high level of competence in interpersonal skills, consultation and effective communication with staff of the hospital including VMOs, Junior Medical staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team and proficiency in information technology;
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter addressing the selection competencies and your CV to Chief Medical Officer, A/Prof. Peter Thomas at Peter.Thomas@healthscope.com.au by COB Monday 1 st May 2023.

For any enquires please contact Dr Amber Biscoe, Head of Hematology at Northern Beaches Hospital on 02 9105 5000

Fellows in Haematology: Available from February 2024

Exciting positions are available at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) for Fellows/ Senior Registrars in clinical and laboratory haematology available from February 2024 until January 2025.

The 2 positions are suitable for trainees who have completed, or are completing, RACP and RCPA joint training or equivalent in 2023 or 2024 and wish to develop further expertise in clinical research. Applicants must have completed part 1 FRACP.

Position 1 is a Clinical Trials Fellow with the opportunity to coordinate and co-lead clinical trials across the spectrum of haematology malignancies. The clinical trials range from phase I to phase III, including first-in- human studies. The department focus is on acute myeloid leukaemia, myeloma, lymphoma and myeloproliferative disorders.

Position 2 is a Cellular Therapy Fellow. Working with Cell and Tissue Therapies of Western Australia (CTTWA), a facility on site at RPH responsible for stem cell processing for autologous stem cell transplants and the development of cellular therapies. The haematology department works closely with CTTWA and is actively involved with a CAR-T cell therapy developmental program using autologous and trials of “off the shelf” allogeneic CAR-T cells.

RPH Haematology Fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in translational research projects in collaboration with Professor Wendy Erber and her team at the University of Western Australia. Fellows have recently been successful applicants for research grants looking at:

• The role of plasma cfDNA (liquid biopsies) in the diagnosis and management of acute myeloid leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.

• Chromosomal analysis of haematological malignancies by imaging flow cytometry for CLL and myeloma using the world-first immunoflow-FISH method.

• Platelet transcriptome as novel biomarker in myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Responsibilities also include a shared service commitment with other Fellows and advanced Trainees in performing and reporting bone marrow biopsies, reporting laboratory results including peripheral bloods and flow cytometry. Clinical responsibilities include inpatient care, outpatients and a consultative service and an on call commitment.

ASSOCIATE CLINICAL HAEMATOLOGIST

ALBURY-WODONGA HEALTH and BORDER MEDICAL ONCOLOGY & HAEMATOLOGY

ALBURY WODONGA

Border Medical Oncology and Haematology (BMOH) is a thriving and well-organised medical oncology & haematology practice based in Albury-Wodonga. We are seeking a second Haematologist to join our practice on a full time basis.

The practice sees both public and private patients across a broad range of tumour types. We service a regional population of approximately 250,000 people and provide outreach clinics to Wangaratta and Deniliquin. We are based in the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer and Wellness Centre (AWRCC) , which includes state of the art day ward, inpatient wards and radiotherapy department. The centre is located on the Albury campus of Albury Wodonga Health.

We have an established, award winning clinical research department allowing our patients access to a broad range of clinical trials. Our research unit was the recipient of  an $18.5 million over 5 years from the Medical Research Future Fund Grant in collaboration with the regional Trials Network Victoria to improve outcomes in cancer patients across regional Victoria

Multidisciplinary clinics are established for common malignancies as well as teleconferencing and mentoring links with metropolitan centres for the co-management of less common tumours. Albury Wodonga Health and the AWRCC is an associate site of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre enabling clinical, research and educational partnerships

Haematology consists of non-malignant and malignant haematology with well-established day chemotherapy and inpatient facilities to support growing needs. There is an advanced trainee in haematology, and close links with the combined haematology service at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital.

The successful applicant will have the unique opportunity to become an associate of the Border Medical Oncology and Haematology practice and a Visiting Medical Officer at the Border Cancer Hospital and Albury Wodonga Health. Opportunities exist for a conjoint appointment with the University of NSW rural medical school.

Requirements

Essential:

• FRACP (Haematology) Completion of advanced training in Haematology.

• Specialist registration in adult medicine (Physician) and Haematology with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA)

• Demonstrated capacity in the efficient and effective day-to-day management of haematology patients and a commitment to best practice care, including a commitment to clinical research.

• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills.

• Commitment to a multidisciplinary approach to patient management.

Enough about work. Albury-Wodonga provides an envious lifestyle in one of the most beautiful regions of Australia. (The secret seems to be out as it is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia. There is an abundance of space, clean air, mountains, ski resorts, rivers, wineries, restaurants, national parks and numerous other recreational opportunities. The city has a diverse economy and affordable housing. Read more about how we bench mark on this link. https://smart-cities.dashboard.gov.au/allcities/overview

The region boasts a number of excellent secondary and tertiary educational facilities. An efficient regional airport provides easy access to Sydney and Melbourne allowing easy face to face interaction with city colleagues and participation in state and national committees.

Enquiries:

 Contact: Dr Craig Underhill, Border Medical Oncology Phone: 02 60641515

Fax: 02 60641516 or Email:

Direct Applications Only

This vacancy is NOT open to any agencies or employment consultants, regardless of their status.

A position is available at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) for a Fellow/ Senior Registrar in clinical and laboratory haematology available from 24 April 2023 until February 2024 or depending on applicants availability.

The position is suitable for trainees who have completed, or are completing, RACP and RCPA joint training in 2023 or 2024 and wish to develop further expertise in clinical research. Applicants must have completed part 1 FRACP.

The department is involved with clinical trials across the spectrum of haematology malignancies with a focus on acute myeloid leukaemia, myeloma and lymphoma.

Cell and Tissue Therapies of Western Australia (CTTWA) is a facility on site at RPH responsible for stem cell processing for autologous stem cell transplants and the development of cellular therapies. The haematology department works closely with CTTWA which is currently running trials assessing the immunomodulatory effects of mesenchymal stem cells in myelodysplasia, inflammatory bowel disease and organ transplant rejection.

CTTWA is also actively involved with a CAR-T cell therapy developmental program using autologous and “off the shelf” allogeneic CAR-T cells.

RPH Haematology Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in research projects in collaboration with Professor Wendy Erber and her team at the University of Western Australia. Fellows have recently been successful applicants for research grants looking at:

• The role of plasma DNA (liquid biopsies) in the diagnosis and management of acute myeloid leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.

• Improving the detection of 17p deletion in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and multiple myeloma using novel immunoflow-FISH.

• Genomic instability in myeloproliferative neoplasms.

  Responsibilities include a shared service commitment with other fellows and advanced trainees in performing and reporting bone marrow biopsies, reporting laboratory results including peripheral bloods and flow cytometry. Clinical responsibilities include inpatient care, outpatients and a consultative service and an on call commitment.

  Please forward an expression of interest and a CV by 30 April 2023 with the names and contact details (email and telephone number) of 2 referees to:

  Professor Michael Leahy
  Head of Haematology,
  Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia michael.leahy@health.wa.gov.au

  +61 438 384 482  Click here for information
  

Staff Specialist - Haematology - Dubbo

 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Remuneration: $246,059 - $332,434 pa (These amounts are inclusive of superannuation and allowances)
Hours per week: 40

Applications Close: 16 October 2022 – 11.59 pm

About the opportunity

Dubbo Health Service is now looking for a Full Time Staff Specialist in Haematology to join the team in Dubbo. 

The Staff Specialist will join a fast growing and dynamic multi-disciplinary team who are providing services to the biggest rural health district in NSW, and at 250,000 sq km is one of the largest in the country. Given the large geographical area encompassed by our district, improved delivery of service to these rural and remote communities is a focus of the facility, including the provision of clinical trials.

The current Haematology team at Dubbo comprises of two Haematologists and one Clinical Nurse Specialist. This is largely an outpatient service, with rare inpatients, but planning to move to limited inpatient service with increased staffing over time.  This position will join the team and will be based in Dubbo at the new Western Cancer Centre with opportunities available to do lab work and outreach clinics. 

 The Western Cancer Centre is a brand new centre that opened recently and provides holistic services to Western NSW. The centre has expanded and upgraded clinical services including 16 Chemotherapy chairs, Radiotherapy services, and PET scanner.  

 Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties

For role related queries, contact Dr Sue Moreton via email or phone 02 6809 6209.

 How do I apply for this role?

Apply for this position via our eCredential website here.  Please address the selection criteria listed in the position description.

For full information click here