Casual Podiatrist (Grade 1 or 2)

Grade 1/2 Podiatrist, Casual

• Casual work across a range of acute and subacute hospital services
• Friendly and dynamic team
• Be a part of and NADC High Risk Foot Centre of Excellent
• Apply now for an immediate start

About the Role
You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality podiatry care to outpatients, acute and sub-acute inpatients. You will join the casual pool of podiatrists, shifts will vary with weekday and weekend work available for the right candidate.

• Provide the highest standard of podiatry services to patients through effective assessment, treatment, evaluation, team liaison and discharge planning
• Display advanced organisational skills through efficient time management, professional responsibility and accountability
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure delivery of quality patient centred care

The classification for this position will range from CM2 (Grade 1 year 1) - CV8 (Grade 2 year 4) depending on previous experience ($35.02 - $51.46 per hour plus casual loading).

Your contribution

• Current Podiatry AHRA Registration
• Experience in the management of the high risk foot within a hospital setting is favourable
• Highly developed communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Podiatry Department
The Podiatry department provides podiatry and inter-disciplinary high risk foot services to inpatients, outpatients and residents across multiple sites in acute, sub-acute, residential care and correctional facilities. There will be opportunity for work at St Vincent’s Hospital Fitzroy, St George’s Hospital Kew and St Vincent's Hospital on the Park.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Applicants must submit the following:

• One page cover letter indicating why they should be considered for this role
• Resume of no more than 2 pages outlining their professional history with 2 professional referees

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

If you have any difficulties accessing the Position Description for this role, please contact the Talent Team at ([email protected]) who will gladly forward you a copy.

For further information contact Acting Podiatry Manager Justin Bradley: 03 9231 3488 or 0432 608 418