Podiatrist (Level 1/2)
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour + Annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ527419
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The role provides a high-quality Podiatry service to patients/clients and carers to ensure optimal health outcomes for them. Our target groups include frail older people, people 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 non-admitted, outpatient clinic settings, including, but not limited to, the RPA Diabetes Centre High Risk Foot Service, which provides holistic MDT Diabetes-related Foot Disease management for people living within the SLHD catchment.
- Inpatient care for people with active foot disease.
- Provide education to target groups within our community, patients, carers, and other health professionals to promote foot care and the podiatrist's role.
- Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia and be eligible to practice as a podiatrist.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in Podiatry practice and providing services to people with foot pathology, people at increased risk of ulceration and amputation and older people.
THE BENEFITS
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
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 (PD2024_015).
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.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Georgina Frank on (02) 9767 7395 or via email at georgina.frank@health.nsw.gov.au
