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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Part Time, 32 hours per week
Location: Campbelltown, Camden & Bowral Hospital
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ465237
Application Close Date: 11/02/2024
Interview Date: 16/02/2024
Contact Details: Dimitra Psihramis – 0429 780 449 -
About the Opportunity
The Macarthur High Risk Foot Service provides specialist management of the High Risk Foot for the Macarthur & Southern Highlands communities.
The service operates Monday to Friday and functions as a multi-disciplinary service encompassing a wide range of health professionals that include Podiatry, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Vascular Surgery, Infectious Diseases, Wound CNC, Ambulatory Care and Rehabilitation.
The service is based at Campbelltown Hospital, with services also located at Camden and Bowral Hospitals.
You will work as part of the accredited Macarthur High Risk Foot Service team to provide high quality podiatric clinical services.
The role will include clinical consultations, quality improvement and data collection, supervision of students and/or allied health assistants.
What You'll be Doing
The Podiatrist working in SWSLHD is responsible for providing patient centered care for people presenting with “at risk” and “high risk” foot pathologies. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide Podiatric care as part of a multidisciplinary high risk foot team and in a sub-acute step down service. The Podiatrist is also responsible for participation in quality improvement activities, clinical supervision, professional development and completing required administrative tasks.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- Current general Podiatry registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team managing complex case loads.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy and time management.
- Involvement in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development and commitment to evidence based practice.
- Clinical knowledge, skills and experience in high risk foot pathologies.
- Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
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Additional Information
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Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ?? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ?? background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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