Graduate Podiatrist 1

Overview

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The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Grade 1 Podiatrist (x2) – Royal Melbourne Hospital

Responsibilities

• Start your career in podiatry with a National Association Diabetes Centres High Risk Foot Service Centre of Excellence.
• Be part of the podiatry and diabetic foot unit teams, where you can experience a wide variety of clinical environments.
• Enjoy a well-supported workplace with dedicated supervision and mentoring to build your career.
• Two roles available: Part-time (four days/week) or full time; ongoing for experienced clinicians; 12-month graduate role if you are seeking your first podiatry role.

Benefits

• The Allied Health department provides a strong teamwork culture in both the Podiatry team and the multi-disciplinary group.
• We have a commitment to training, education and CPD activities, all of which are fully supported, i.e. internal education and professional development opportunities held on site during working hours, covering a variety of specialties.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options, monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• We pride ourselves on our dedication to supervision and career growth, offering opportunities and access to specialist leaders.

Your New Role

• Grade one podiatrists work across acute, sub-acute and community health sites with onsite experienced podiatrists, and manage a case load of high-risk patients.
• Grade one podiatrists are supported to develop skills in wound and high-risk foot care through supportive supervision, case discussion, and professional development opportunities.
• Provide safe, evidence based and patient centred care, including assessment, intervention and discharge planning for RMH patients.
• Demonstrate effective communication strategies with patients, relatives, staff and relevant services in order to provide appropriate services and information.
• Learn and develop your professional skills in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Enjoy a career structure which develops specialist clinical, research, education, and leadership skills for Allied Health.

About You

• You are an AHPRA registered Podiatrist (or expecting AHPRA registration at completion of studies in 2024) dedicated to providing evidence-based practice.
• You value working with supportive and dedicated Podiatrists and multidisciplinary teams.
• You are a quick learner and ready for a fast-paced work environment.

To view the full Grade 1 Podiatrist Position Description, please view the full description. To view the full Graduate Podiatrist Position Description, please view the full description.

How to Apply

Please submit a brief cover letter with 5-10 dot points to indicate why and how you are prepared for a Grade 1 position at Melbourne Health. These can be related to professional, extra-curricular, educational or other relevant experience and must be specific.

If this opportunity resonates with you and you have the experience and qualifications we're looking for, we encourage you to apply without delay. We're reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately.

For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact us via the details below.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination (3 x doses) prior to commencement.

Please note: This position is for applicants only. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or third-party representatives.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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