Employment Type : Permanent Full Time or Permanent Part Time minimum 16 hours per week with Job share considered
Remuneration : $37.03 - $52.83 per hour + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Requisition ID : REQ548491
Seeking a skilled and caring podiatrist to join our Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) team of podiatrists, working up to 40 hours per week. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to build a career in public health and will be working across sites within our District to care for people with a range of foot conditions but predominantly older people and those with a chronic disease.
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
This position will be based across Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Marrickville Health Centre, Croydon Health Centre and RPA HealthOne Green Square.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide a high quality Podiatry service to patients / clients and carers in order to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the patients / clients of the service. Our target groups include frail older people, people who are at increased risk of foot ulceration and amputation, Aboriginal people, people in the community with foot pathology who have mental health problems and those who are financially disadvantaged. The role will involve :
* Patient care in the non-admitted, outpatient clinic setting with some inpatient care and occasional home visits for Community Home Support Clients in our geographical area.
* Provision of education to target groups within our community, patients, carers and other health professionals to promote foot care and the role of the podiatrist.
Ideal Candidate
* Currently holds qualifications recognised for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia and be eligible to practice as a podiatrist.
* Has demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in Podiatry practice and the provision of services to people with foot pathology, people at increased risk of ulceration and amputation and older people.
* Able to analyse problems, set priorities and apply a range of options to develop solutions.
Benefits and Perks!
* Accrued Day Off each month (For Full time employee), paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing.
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
* Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close : 5 March 2025
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