Podiatrist

South West Hospital and Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro South Health is seeking a Podiatrist to join the Prosthetic, Orthotic & Podiatry Services team at Princess Alexandra Hospital. You will manage a clinical caseload and provide high-quality, patient-centred podiatry services within an interprofessional setting.

You will contribute to clinical education, service improvement and research while developing your professional practice in a tertiary hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred podiatry assessment and management.
• Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team.
• Commitment to developing clinical expertise through active learning and professional development.
• Interest in supporting the clinical education and training of students.
• Ability to contribute to local service development and improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated clinical caseload and provide podiatry services across Princess Alexandra Hospital and Metro South Health.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams and senior clinicians to apply independent clinical judgement in assessment, intervention, evaluation and discharge planning.
• Contribute to clinical education, service improvement and research and support professional development.

Skills

Podiatry

Interprofessional teamwork

Education

Communication

Job description

Make an impact through specialist podiatry care

Metro South Health is seeking a Podiatrist to join the Prosthetic, Orthotic & Podiatry Services team at Princess Alexandra Hospital. This is an opportunity to work within a specialist multidisciplinary allied health service, delivering evidence-based podiatry assessment and management while collaborating with experienced clinicians across acute and rehabilitation services.

About This Role

Your new role:

As a Podiatrist, you will manage an allocated clinical caseload and provide high-quality, patient-centred podiatry services across Princess Alexandra Hospital and Metro South Health. Working within an interprofessional team and with the support and professional guidance of senior clinicians, you will progressively apply independent clinical judgement to assessment, intervention, evaluation and discharge planning.

You will also have opportunities to contribute to clinical education, service improvement and research, supporting your continued professional development and the delivery of contemporary podiatry services.

About You

We're looking for a Podiatrist who can demonstrate:

• The ability to deliver high-quality, efficient, patient-centred and evidence-based podiatry assessment and management.
• Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team.
• A commitment to developing clinical expertise through active learning and professional development.
• An interest in supporting the clinical education and training of students.
• The ability, or capacity to develop the skills, to contribute to local service development and improvement initiatives.

What We Can Offer You

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

About Us

The Prosthetic, Orthotic & Podiatry Services Department is a multidisciplinary allied health service providing specialist clinical, technical and consultancy services to acute and rehabilitation services at Princess Alexandra Hospital. The department also coordinates the Princess Alexandra Hospital Amputee Clinic, High Risk Podiatry Foot Service and Chronic Foot Care Clinic, providing an environment where you can work alongside experienced podiatry, prosthetic and orthotic professionals.

Build your career in a health service renowned for teaching and research excellence, with opportunities to learn, develop and contribute to innovative healthcare. You'll join a diverse and inclusive organisation committed to high-quality, safe and inclusive care, with flexible working arrangements supported where these can be balanced with service requirements.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are better together.

Further information

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