Clinical Educator Podiatrist

• Podiatry Educator (Grade 3 Podiatrist)
• Permanent / Part Time position (16 hours per week)
• Senior clinician position at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne's High Risk Foot Service - an NADC Centre of Excellence

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Podiatrist to join our Podiatry and Clinical Education teams to lead the development and delivery of clinical education for podiatrists at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne who work in the High Risk Foot Service, Community Rehabilitation Centre, Residential Aged Care, home therapy service and acute and sub-acute admitted services. You will play an integral role in promoting innovation and excellence in clinical practice and education across the services.

Duties

• Support St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Podiatrists to provide the highest standard of clinical practice through effective clinical education and supervision
• Coordinate the undergraduate student placement program
• Contribute to continuous improvement, service development and research within the department
• Provide the highest standard of podiatry services to patients through effective assessment, treatment, evaluation, team liaison and discharge planning

Classifications for this position will range from CV9 - CV12 ($104,135 - $118,981 per annum, pro rata for part time).

About You

• Current Podiatry AHPRA Registration
• Extensive experience in the assessment and management of diabetes and high-risk foot disease within a hospital setting
• Highly developed communication and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated participation and leadership in quality and continuous improvement
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and professional memberships will be highly regarded

What we offer

• Ongoing professional development within a culture of continuous improvement
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Fitness Passport access to a wide range of facilities
• Salary Packaging

About the Service
The Podiatry Department provides podiatry and inter-disciplinary high risk foot services to patients in acute, subacute, residential, home based and correctional settings. Services operate across Fitzroy and Kew sites.

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

Application
Please submit:

• A one-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
• A resume (maximum 2 pages) with your professional history

Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position may close early.

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).

For further information contact Chief Podiatrist and Manager of Podiatry, High Risk Foot Service & Bolte Reception, Kate Waller via email: kate.waller@svha.org.au