Specialist Immunology

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you will be working: Waikato Hospital

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are looking for a Specialist Immunologist to become part of our team at Te Manawa Taki (Waikato District). You'll work closely with the Te Toka Tumai (Auckland District) Immunology Service in clinical collaboration.

As a successful Specialist Immunologist you will have experience in the diagnosis and management of immunodeficiency, allergy and autoimmune disorders. This is a 16 hours per week (0.4 FTE) permanent position with a potential to extend to 40 hours (1 FTE). 

We are located in the vibrant Waikato region. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato operates in Hamilton City, with additional community hospitals. Our locations offer easy access to beaches, mountains, and a variety of recreational activities. Join our family for career advancement, flexible work options, health benefits, and wellbeing services. Discover more about our area here.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Cultivate an environment of openness and advancement, placing patients and their families at the forefront.
• Uphold strategic quality goals in their domain of influence.
• Foster strong collaboration among multidisciplinary teams and networks to ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Ensure adherence to current policies and guidelines within the team.
• Implement an annual clinical audit plan to demonstrate enhancements and positive patient outcomes, while actively conducting mortality and morbidity reviews.

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mōu | About you

• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Registration and practising certificate with Medical Council of New Zealand, therefore inclusive of scope of practice of specialist.
• Qualified to practice as a specialist Internal Medicine Physician
• Recognised and accredited Immunology training qualification
• Preferable a minimum of two years as a Specialist in Immunology (depending on qualifications exceptions may be made)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

As an Immunologist you will work closely with the General Medicine Team. We aim to continue building on our multidisciplinary service, and therefore the position would be either part-time or split time for applicants with specialty interests. Those with immunology experience are desirable. You will be part of a large dedicated team of physicians, registrars, clinical nurse specialists, allied health and administrative staff.

What does Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato offer you?

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family, you will benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Kate.Johnson@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: Open until filled

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!