Advanced Podiatrist

Permanent full time opportunity to provide thorough independent clinical practice, specialist level knowledge, skill and experience in the assessment and management of people with complex foot disease primarily in hospital outpatient settings

• Permanent full time opportunity to provide thorough independent clinical practice, specialist level knowledge, skill and experience in the assessment and management of people with complex foot disease primarily in hospital outpatient settings
• Support clinical practice and operational supervision of the HP3, HP4 and HP5 clinicians and podiatry assistants across Podiatry Service
• Develop research opportunities and evidence-based practice for the strategic direction of the Podiatry Service.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Utilise advanced clinical skills, knowledge and independent professional judgement to manage a varied and complex caseload in foot disease &
  high risk foot servicesof Metro North Health, in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Develop effective professional relationships with patients and other healthcare providers in the multi-disciplinary team to influence clinical outcomes, through advanced communication skills
• Provide timely expert clinical advice to professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers, members of the multi-disciplinary team and other stakeholders
• Demonstrate commitment to delivering safe and leading-edge services with the ability to identify new opportunities and develop solutions to meet customer expectations and improve the patient journey

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism;
supporting increased access to health care;
influencing the social,cultural and economic determinants of health;
supporting the deliveryof sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;
and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:

Job ad reference number:
RD573705 Close date:
Friday, 5 th July 2024

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

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