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Clinical Director | Anatomical Pathology
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury | Christchurch Hospital
Health New Zealand, Canterbury is inviting expressions of interest from current Senior Medical Officers (SMOs) within the Anatomical Pathology Dept for the role of Clinical Director – Anatomical Pathology, based at Christchurch Hospital.
This is a 0.5 FTE leadership opportunity for an experienced pathologist looking to lead and influence the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality anatomical pathology services.
About the Role
As Clinical Director, you will provide operational clinical leadership to a team of anatomical pathologists and registrars working in partnership with the Service Manager to ensure a productive, high quality and sustainable service is maintained.
This role involves workforce development, continuous quality improvement, and fostering a collaborative, future-focused departmental culture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the overall clinical output from the Anatomical Pathology Dept
- Providing clinical leadership and direction for the Anatomical Pathology Dept
- Supporting performance management, service delivery and quality initiatives for the clinical team
- Leading clinical workforce planning, recruitment, and professional development
- Strengthening regional and national partnerships and relationships
About You:
We are seeking a current SMO within the Anatomical Pathology Dept who:
- Holds Vocational Registration in Pathology with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- Is a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent
- Demonstrates proven leadership capabilities and a collaborative approach
- Has a passion for service improvement and team development
This role offers a meaningful opportunity to shape the future of the Anatomical Pathology Dept at Canterbury Health Laboratories and contribute to regional/national service development across Health NZ.
For more information, please reach to Amy Walker Amy.Walker@Tewhatuora.govt.nz
Closing date: 19 May 2025
Statement of Accountability available upon request.