Respiratory Medicine - ref. a26979723

• 2 February 2026This position is part of the RMO Annual Recruitment Cycle, current vacancies are advertised separately. About the RoleThe respiratory AT position is accredited, for general respiratory training and not sleep training. However, the respiratory service also attends to patients with sleep disorders.The sleep service staff includes two sleep physiologists and one sleep technician and one sleep clinical nurse specialist. The sleep lab can conduct overnight full PSG, in addition to usual. Therefore, the AT will still have opportunity to sleep investigations and managing patients with sleep related disorders.The service also has an accredited lung function laboratory able to conduct all tests including cardiopulmonary exercise testing. The AT will have an opportunity to spend time in the lung function laboratory. In addition to general respiratory clinics and ward work, the registrar will attend procedural sessions which include insertion of long term intrapleural catheters, performing bronchoscopy and have opportunities to attend EBUS sessions.Palmerston North Hospital also hosts one of the regional lung cancer MDM providing opportunity for the AT to actively participate in the MDM. Although this is a respiratory AT position, the AT will also participate in the on call general medicine roster. Visit our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital. BenefitsAn encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow.A professional and supportive culture and team setting.Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle optionsTailored wellness programmes About usPalmerston North Regional Hospital is the premier healthcare institution in the MidCentral Region. With a dedicated Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, and Regional Cancer Treatment Service, as well as one of the largest trauma centres nationwide, Palmerston North Hospital provides industry leading specialised care and emergency treatment to the MidCentral region.As a teaching hospital affiliated with New Zealand medical schools, we unite exceptional healthcare practice with modern education and research.

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For further information about this role please reach out to: Lindy Chivell

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