Podiatrist Lvl 1/2 - Perm FT
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- Podiatrist
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- REQ547033 Requisition #
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- 22 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 1/2
Remuneration:
Podiatrist Level 1: $73,427.00 - $85,800.00 Per Annum
Podiatrist Level 2: $91,472.00 - $104,753.00 Per Annum
Requisition ID: REQ547033
Application Close Date: 27/01/2025
Interview Date Range: 29/01/2025 – 05/02/2025
Contact Details: Adriaan Erasmus – (02) 8738 8296 I adriaan.erasmus@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you ready to take your podiatry career to the next level? This is your chance to tackle complex and challenging cases, applying specialized knowledge and skills to make a real difference in patients' lives. This unique role focuses on preventing complications, enhancing foot health, and delivering exceptional care that sets it apart from general podiatry positions.
What You'll Do:
- Assess and diagnose high-risk foot conditions, creating personalized treatment plans.
- Provide education on essential foot care practices to empower patients.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, and nurses for a holistic approach to care.
- What We’re Looking For:
- We’re seeking a passionate professional with:
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong clinical expertise in treating high-risk patients.
- Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
- Adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
What The Role Offers:
- Work-life balance with Monday to Friday office hours (38 hours per week).
- A rewarding role where you can truly impact patient outcomes and grow your expertise.
- Step into a role that challenges you professionally while allowing you to make a profound impact on patient health. Apply now to be part of a dynamic and supportive team!
What You'll be Doing
The Podiatrist working in SWSLHD is responsible for providing patient centered care for people presenting with “at risk” and “high risk” foot pathologies. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide Podiatric care as part of a multidisciplinary high risk foot team and in a sub-acute step down service. The Podiatrist is also responsible for participation in quality improvement activities, clinical supervision, professional development and completing required administrative tasks.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current general Podiatry registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team managing complex case loads
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy and time management
- Involvement in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development and commitment to evidence based practice.
- Clinical knowledge, skills and experience in high risk foot pathologies
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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