Haematology Research Registrar | Commencing February/March/April 2025
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Kia hiwa ra! Kia hiwa!
Mō mātou | About us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua 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 Māori 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. You can learn more here
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 that is available from now - 25th January 2026
Ngā pūkenga me ngā 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 Māori 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
Ngā hua | Benefits
- Live in a vibrant city, with a creative undercurrent. We have hills, beaches and ski fields a short drive from Christchurch City. To find out more, visit http://bit.ly/2n9sr32
- 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 ināianei | 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 RDST@cdhb.health.nz