Psychologist - Haematology & Stem Cell Transplant

Location: Wellington & Multiple Locations across the district

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.8FTE / 32 hours per week)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role

Salary: As per APEX Psychologists MECA

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Psychologist (Health or Clinical) to join our Allied Health Oncology team in this newly created position. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will undertake comprehensive psychological assessment and care in collaboration with patients and their whānau as the receive treatment for haematological cancers and complex blood disorders, in particular those planning a Stem Cell Transplant. 

As a key member of both the Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant programme and the Cancer Psychological and Social Support Service, you will contribute to the development of a new model of support for patients and whānau from across the region, helping to ensure care is person-centred, responsive, and whānau-focused. You will provide clinical guidance to the clinical team, and work alongside your allied health colleagues to shape this new model of care. 

About the Team/Service Location

This role sits within the Allied Health Oncology team, part of the Community, Allied Health and Older Adults (CAHOA) group. Our friendly and collaborative team includes Social Workers, Psychologists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Therapists, who work alongside nursing and medical colleagues to support people receiving treatment for cancer and blood disorders. 

The team primarily delivers outpatient and community-based services, while also providing specialist support to inpatient areas when required. We work closely with Te Rerenga Ora | Wellington Blood & Cancer Centre, Community ORA, outpatient services, NASC agencies, cancer NGOs and regional providers to ensure patients, whānau and caregivers experience coordinated and seamless support across services.

While this role is primarily based at Wellington Regional Hospital, the service reaches far beyond the hospital setting. As we continue to expand integrated and closer-to-home models of care, you will work flexibly across a range of environments, helping ensure patients can access specialist Allied Health support wherever it is needed most.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Registration as a Psychologist (Health or Clinical) with the New Zealand Psychologists Board (NZPB)
• A current Annual Practicing Certificate
• A minimum of 5 years clinical experience as a Registered Psychologist, ideally with 2 in a health setting
• Experience in oncology, haematology, stem cell transplant, and/or complex medical and rehabilitation environments
• Experience working with people who have complex needs, including completing comprehensive psychosocial assessments to inform care planning, formulation and intervention
• An ability to work flexibly and adaptably in a fast paced clinical settings

If you are motivated by innovation, collaboration and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a highly specialised area of healthcare, we invite you to join us in building the future of haematology care.

Part-time and job share arrangements will be considered for the right candidate(s). Please state on your cover letter if you are seeking less than 32 hours per week.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

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