Job description
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Port Augusta Hospital & Regional Health Services, Port Augusta
Salary: $102,641 - $110,094 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - AHP3
The Senior Podiatrist Role
The Regional Senior Podiatrist is an experienced and highly competent clinician who delivers quality services and/or provides clinical/professional leadership to allied health professionals working in Flinders Upper North Regional Health Service/rural and remote areas of South Australia. Responsible for contributing to improvements in the quality, safety and community needs-driven distribution of services FUNLHN, the Regional Senior Podiatrist works with allied health staff, managers and other stakeholders on model of care and workforce development initiatives.
Must hold a recognised qualification within the Podiatry Profession and be eligible for (full) membership of the relevant Allied Health Profession. For those professions requiring Registration all requirements to obtain and maintain current registration must be fulfilled. For self-regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional associations accredited continuing professional development program.
The Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service provides acute services ranging from in-hospital care for adults and children by medical officers including outpatients. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. We also provide specific facilities and staff for Aboriginal patients.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
The Region
When you join our dynamic workforce, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working in innovative roles to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.
FUNLHN Information Page.pdf
Port Augusta is located 3 hours drive north of Adelaide at the top of the Spencer Gulf. Often known as the "Crossroads of Australia", the junction of 3 major highways. A good-sized country town with real estate opportunities, plenty of shopping facilities, outdoor activities, local cinemas and many eateries. Walking trails, fishing opportunities, natural wonders and heritage sites to explore.
About Port Augusta.pdf
Meet our multidisciplinary team in Allied Health
Looking for a change in scenery? – Allied Health
Come and care for up to 45,000 people living north from the Spencer Golf to the Northern Territory, within the Allied Health space.
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Check(s)
DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 858620
Enquiries
Name: Dan Johnson
Title: A/Team Leader Clinical Services Team
Phone: 0407 611 623
E-mail: daniel.johnson@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Monday 1st April 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
858620 Senior Podiatrist Job Pack.pdf
JCS+Podiatrist+final.pdf
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