Medical Laboratory Scientist, Histopathology, APS, Mt Wellington

·         New Zealand’s leading hospital laboratory

·         Permanent full-time position

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

This role is based in the Histopathology Team. It covers all aspects of the routine Histology laboratory, from routine processing, frozen sections, cut up, embedding, microtomy, special stains, direct immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry and QC. An interest in dissection is highly valuable as all Scientists will be rostered through our cut-up team.

Anatomical Pathology Services is a major referral laboratory for the Auckland region including private hospitals. This means we report on a broad range of specimens. To service this diversity, we have an experienced team with specialist knowledge. We are fortunate to have many Consultant Pathologists with considerable experience. We also have a very proficient Scientific and Technical team all working together to provide a quality service.

Our methods, training, expertise and knowledge conform to the highest standards expected by our peers and the community at large. We also participate in external Quality Assurance Programmes to maintain high standards of laboratory practice.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

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, and Anatomic Pathology Services – Mount Wellington; 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

These positions support all aspects of routine Histology. It is extremely important for the successful candidates to have good people skills and a positive, team-player attitude, as we work together as a close team that encourages open conversation. Histology as a discipline has real potential for advancement and we are committed to training with an emphasis on quality. Previous experience in Histology is essential and prior experience in dissection would be an advantage; however, is not essential as training will be given to the right person. 

We welcome both recent BMLS graduates who have completed a clinical placement in Histology and fully registered Medical Laboratory Scientists to apply. Registration is to be with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand. For details, visit www.mscouncil.org.nz 

For more information about this role please contact Mary Narsa, Scientist Unit Manager - APS via MNarsa@adhb.govt.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.

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

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Advertising closes: Thursday, 12 September 2024 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).

Please submit your application online, 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 Hamish Watson - Recruitment Consultant at HamishWats@adhb.govt.nz or Phone number to discuss how we can best support your application. Please quote vacancy reference # ADHB21348

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has an Accredited Employer Work Visa system that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new “Green List” of occupations – and this position is one of the 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 Occupations

Note the salary range for this position is between $70,000 and $110,000.

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