Overview
Join to apply for the Podiatrist Senior role at West Moreton Hospital and Health Service.
There may be further opportunity for this role to become full-time.
Opportunities
- Permanent Part Time 0.4FTE (32hrs per fortnight) – Hospital in the Home
- Temporary Part Time 0.4FTE (32hrs per fortnight) – Ipswich Allied Health, temporary until December 2026
About The Podiatrist Senior – Allied Health
The purpose of this position is to deliver high quality clinical podiatry services to patients within the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service, to optimise health outcomes in accordance with the organisational goals.
About The Podiatrist Senior – Hospital in the Home
The purpose of the role is to deliver high level podiatry services and leadership within the West Moreton Health Hospital in the Home (HITH) Team, including Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM HITH) and Multidisciplinary Avoidance and Post-Acute Service (MAPS).
The Podiatrist works as a member of the multidisciplinary team, delivering services to the patients of West Moreton Health. Podiatry Clinical Services within West Moreton Health include the provision of outpatient, inpatient and sub-acute clinical services.
Services may be provided in hospital, a clinic, or patient/'s homes.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- High level of knowledge and skills in contemporary clinical practice standards in Podiatry and the management of musculoskeletal and acute high-risk foot pathology.
- High level of communication, negotiation, and consultative skills, with an ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary health care team and contribute to the career development of self and others in a dynamic environment.
- A high level of understanding of a patient focused approach to care and the skills required to build good rapport with patients, including effective time management skills and an ability to prioritise and plan service delivery.
- A strong understanding of the relevant standards, processes, and guidelines.
Mandatory Requirements
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is a rapidly evolving health service in the south east corner, with community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS)
How to Apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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