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About the Role
Primary Care Support Team, as part of the Community Assessment and Response Team (CART) offers a variety of programs that assist individuals to manage chronic health conditions, focusing on the assessment and delivery of client-focused care. This is a new service in Monash Health and an exciting opportunity to be part of our growth. The CART team consists of Allied Health Assistants, Care Coordinators, Community Development Workers, Counsellors, Diabetes Nurse Educators, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and Podiatrists. We are committed to working with communities, families and individuals providing high-quality, multidisciplinary programs which embrace client-centred care, evidence-based practice and the Social Model of Health.
We are looking forward to welcoming a Grade 2 Podiatrist, in a part-time (0.6 EFT) ongoing capacity to be part of our growth. This role will be based at our community site.
A Day in the Life
The Grade 2 Podiatrist will provide specialist clinical care in a multidisciplinary model across community based outpatient services within Monash Health, working across sites as required. The podiatrist works collaboratively within the multidisciplinary CART programs. The primary focus is on assisting the individual to maintain their health, wellbeing and independence. The purpose is to provide an effective podiatry service to eligible clients. Scope of practice includes high risk foot care, biomechanical pathologies, wound management and general diagnostic treatment and management of foot disorders within centre based, and outreach models of care.
Have a look at our careers page to see what our current Podiatrists say about working at Monash Health https://monashhealth.org/careers/allied-health/podiatry/
What you bring:
Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to best practice care
Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge
Your proactive and team player attitude
Your strong communication and interpersonal skills
What you need:
Bachelor of Podiatry, Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry) or recognised equivalent.
Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Podiatry Board of Australia, with no restrictions.
Achieve and maintain competency in basic life support/first aid skills in accordance with the AHPRA Registration guidelines
Include additional required or desired qualifications/registrations/licences such as NDIS Worker Screening clearance, post-graduate qualifications, membership/involvement in special interest groups
In return we will provide:
A supportive and cohesive team within a larger multidisciplinary setting
Professional development support and mentoring
Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within the broader healthcare system
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Nataliya Shkuratova on 0407 961 ***.
For the Podiatrist Gr 2 Position Description, please click here!
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
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