Senior Podiatrist - Physiotherapy Department

Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/555145
Closing date 17-Apr-2024
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Contact person Paula Easton
Contact details 07 4885 7600
Access theRole detailsThe Physiotherapy Department at the Mackay Base Hospital are seeking applications for a Senior Podiatrist to join their team on a temporary basis.How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Your opportunityTo provide a high level of Podiatry services as part of a multidisciplinary team to consumers of the Mackay Base Hospital. This position delivers clinical podiatry services based on current best practice guidelines and evidence, to consumers with chronic disease and ‘high' risk feet including amputations, foot ulcerations, Charcot foot, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, gross foot deformities and other conditions in an inpatient and outpatient setting.This position reports professionally to the HP5 Podiatrist and reports operationally to the Director of Physiotherapy.About the TeamThe primary aim of the Mackay Base Hospital High Risk Podiatry Clinic is to decrease preventable lower limb amputations, reduce hospital length of stay and improve rehabilitation outcomes in relation to foot and lower limb pathology. The podiatry service provides specialist assessment, treatment and advice for acute presentations, especially in relation to wound care and acute diabetic food complications.About our Hospital and Health Servicehas 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Information Package for ApplicantsRole Description