Clinical Senior Podiatrist AHP3

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Mt Gambier or other location by negotiation
• Salary:AHP3 $108,347 to $116,216 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice Benefits and leave loading
• Permanent Full-Time (part time hours to be considered)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Overview

Experience all facets of Podiatry, in a rare opportunity to grow and expand services, particularly for patients with high-risk foot, as an experienced Podiatrist, within a dynamic, energetic and growing allied health team.

About the role

• Work in one of the largest Allied Health teams outside of metropolitan Adelaide.
• We are in the unique position for growing podiatry service provision.  This is an opportunity to dream big and set up innovative practice.  We seek an experienced Podiatrist to lead the re-establishment of high quality and enviable podiatry service.
• The Clinical Senior Podiatrist works within a multidisciplinary team, with close links particularly with Community Nursing and Physiotherapy.
• The position predominantly supports outpatient services for patients with diabetic management, nail surgery, wound management, skin and nail pathology, orthotic prescription, podopaediatrics, palliative care, biomechanics, education and health promotion.  Mt Gambier has close links with the High-Risk Foot Clinic and Vascular Clinic in Flinders Medical Centre, with significant potential to grow this relationship to support best practice models.
• Based in the rural city of Mount Gambier, and coordinates and supports outreach services to 6 regional towns within the Limestone Coast.
• Potential to grow Podiatry undergraduate placement clinics.
• Potential to grow the Allied Health Assistant workforce to support innovative service delivery and well-established Basic Nail Clinics and expand into Residential Aged Care.
• Potential to grow innovative telehealth models of care.
• Direct support from the Advanced Clinical Lead Podiatrist and Regional Manager of Allied Health.
• Utilise a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment, and evaluation approaches to provide clinical services.

About You

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Enjoys new experiences and looking to join a welcoming and social team
• Experience is essential, with demonstrated ability to lead others through change.
• Must hold a recognised qualification in Podiatry and be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant immunisation screening

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at 

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Role Description provided below. Job ref: 915593

Enquiries

Annie Paras

Position: A/Regional Manager Allied Health and Rehabilitation

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

10 October PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

Attachments

LCLHN Role Description - AHP3 Clinical Senior

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