Kia hiwa ra! Kia hiwa!
Mo matou | About us
"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do"
When you work with Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand – Waitaha Canterbury District, you're part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Facilities within Waitaha Canterbury District include:
Christchurch Women's Hospital
Hillmorton Hospital and the Princes Margaret Hospital – Mental Health Services
Burwood Hospital – Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation Services, including the Spinal injuries Unit
Ashburton Hospital - General Hospital, south of Christchurch
You will gain world class experience with varied case mixes and a high level of medical education, training and supervision. With 600 Resident Doctors employed at Waitaha Canterbury, you will join a team committed to serving their community.
Ko wai koe | About You
Our Clinical Haematology service comprises of several sub-specialities, including a Clinical Trials Unit, with particular interest in areas of blood cancers, haemostasis, and supportive care. The unit has an excellent reputation which continues to grow, with an opportunity to be involved in the South Islands first CAR-T clinical trial. The service is seeking a Senior Registrar to join the research team for a period of 12 months. The successful applicant will work closely with our Clinical Trials team in performing Sponsor and Investigator initiated research and conducting clinical consultations. Currently we have over 12 active clinical trials.
There is also an opportunity to work in support of the other Registrars in support of the wider Haematology service.
This is a fixed-term position from the 27th January 2025 - 25th January 2026
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills & Experience
You will have experience in a number of hospital departments including Haematology.
An understanding and interest in clinical trials / research in order to act as a sub-investigator and or Principal Investigator covering;
Medical supervision and management of patients with malignant blood disorders on clinical trials, in consultation with the treating consultant.
Ensure that clinical trials are conducted according to International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) regulatory authorities' requirements, and any other local policy requirements.
Perform patient required protocol visits, including clinical assessments and results interpretation.
Implement clinical trial protocols and liaise with key study and medical personnel and sponsors.
Extensive interaction with the other members of the Clinical Trials Unit.
Attendance at outpatient clinics, haematology research and multidisciplinary team meetings
Keep accurate records and maintain them for as long as the protocol dictates.
Ensure serious adverse events are reported immediately.
Educate and inform patients and their support-persons, of clinical trials and the experimental nature of the drug products.
Knowledge and commitment of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how the principles can be applied to health.
A willingness to grow and further develop an equity lens and skillset, both to assist Maori and minority groups.
You must be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz
Nga hua | Benefits
Live in a vibrant city, with a creative undercurrent. We have hills, beaches and ski fields a short drive from Christchurch City.
Enhance your career with first class training and supervision from the Medical Education & Training Unit (METU)
Be supported by our Resident Doctors' Support Team (RDST)
Access support at all hours, including after-hours support from the Clinical Team Coordinators and SMOs
Tono inaianei | Apply now
Has this interested you to join us here in Canterbury? Click apply now and in the application form you will be asked to select your speciality preference(s), please note due to current staffing arrangements and training requirements, vacancies may not occur in some service.
You will need to submit:
Electronic copies of your CV and covering letter, and
Contact details for three referees (which will be contacted right away)
For further information, email ******
Pandemic Vaccination Statement
The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. This vaccination 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.
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