Allied Health Manager, Podiatry and Diab

An exciting opportunity currently exists to lead the Podiatry and Diabetes Foot Service at Western Health. This is a full-time maternity leave position from April 2024.
The Podiatry Department provides service across Western Health including Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospitals. Podiatry deliver care to admitted and non-admitted services across the continuum of care with a focus on acute high-risk foot complications. The Diabetes Foot Service is an accredited High-Risk Foot service which provides coordinated, multidisciplinary high risk foot care at Footscray Hospital. The Podiatry manager provides clinical governance for all podiatrists at WH. Podiatry and DFS have a strong emphasis on professional development, quality improvement, research and excellence in clinical practice.
To be successful in this role you must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of a professional entry degree in Podiatry
• Current registration with Podiatry Board of Australia (via Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency)
• Completion of (or progress towards) an additional formal post graduate qualification related to the role
• Demonstrated achievement in provision of expert clinical service in Diabetes Foot Disease and other aspects of tertiary based podiatry care
• Highly developed organisation and time management skills
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills
• Demonstrated achievement in leadership and supervision within area of responsibility to ensure effective service provision/program delivery
• Proficient use of word processing, database and presentation software as well as internet and varied information technology
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance and workforce development with demonstrated interest in developing a skilled, effective, flexible, fit-for-purpose and sustainable Allied Health workforce

About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services.
We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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