Senior Podiatrist (K Block) (524983)

Job Description:

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The Role:

The Podiatry department in Hobart is ready to welcome you to its team. The department has a comprehensive induction program, ongoing professional support and supervision, monthly in-services, a funding allowance for continuing professional development, a variety of research interests and great working relationships with other Allied Health professions. There are 22 Podiatrists and Allied Health Assistants working across 3 main service streams of inpatients, outpatient and community, and there is a place for you in our team to grow, develop and belong.

As part of our team delivering high quality Podiatry Services, you will:

• promote, develop and provide Podiatry services in accordance with professional standards, best practice and evidence, to a predominately specialist or complex caseload, in order to improve foot health outcomes for patients.
• provide clinical direction and professional supervision and support to Level 1-2 Podiatrists and undergraduate podiatry students.
• assist with the development of podiatry clinical services through planning, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and research activities.

An opportunity is available for an experienced Podiatrist to join the Hospital@Home multidisciplinary team. The Hospital@Home service is a hospital avoidance intervention allowing patients to remain in their home and attend a local clinic to receive high level specialist care. Most of the podiatry service will be conducted at the Glenorchy Community Health Centre, H@H clinics. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a new multidisciplinary initiative.

Want more? Need a change of pace or lifestyle? Then Hobart is the place for you.

Tasmania offers a coveted lifestyle with some of the most amazing natural attractions, world heritage national parks, secluded beaches, exceptional produce, award-winning wine, and great local beers. Living in Tasmania you will experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, wild and beautiful landscapes, a relaxed island lifestyle, and a fascinating history.

Hobart is Tasmania’s capital city, with all the conveniences of a thriving big city and a mountain on your back doorstep. Hobart is a 1-hour flight from Melbourne and has direct flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Hobart’s location means most areas of Tasmania can be reached within 2 hours by car for easy access to weekend getaways, heritage attractions, stunning wilderness and fantastic recreational pursuits.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The team:

The Podiatry South team is based in the Hobart CBD, with outpatient clinics located closely to the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).

The inpatient podiatry team delivers services to the RHH and Repat Hospital and works closely with medical, nursing and other allied health teams.

There are 22 Podiatrists and Allied Health Assistants working across 3 main service streams of inpatients, outpatient and community, and there is a place for you in our team to grow, develop and belong.

Details of Appointment:

Permanent part time, day worker position working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary:

$106,966 - $123,013 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• 5 years clinical podiatry experience or demonstrated ability to work in a senior position.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Holds or working towards post graduate studies

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• serious traffic offences

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Senior Podiatrist HP03.pdf
• Senior Podiatrist HP03.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We REQUIRE a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information contact -

Toni Nash

Position: Manager Podiatry
Phone: (03) 6166 8601
E-mail: toni.nash@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

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