Grade 3 Podiatrist

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• 0.6EFT Fixed term until July 31st 2024 with the opportunity to extend for the right applicant
• Join the growing Podiatry and Diabetic Foot Unit Team at The Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Parkville Campus Based

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic podiatrist who wants to further develop their skills in wound and high risk foot care. This part-time fixed term position is flexible across 3 days and will be supporting our inpatient service, along with our newly formed podiatry / orthopaedic joint clinic.

Allied Health operates a seven day service and the availability to work some weekends may be required. This is a fantastic opportunity in Victoria and Australia’s most robust and dedicated Podiatry Departments, Diabetic Foot Units and Chronic Wound Services.

Your new role:

• You will be providing excellence in patient care
• Demonstrate leadership and innovation in a clinical setting
• Support wider health care service
• You will be supported to develop skills in wound and high-risk foot care

About you:

• You must hold a recognised Podiatry qualification and hold a full registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Possess experience and interest in wound management
• Can work as part of a team and enjoy a culture of feedback and working with others
• Have effective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Flexibility to work across acute, sub-acute and community health sites

Benefit of working with the Royal Melbourne Hospital:

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including onsite staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.
• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• Salary packaging options, onsite car parking, close to public transport
• Weekend workers may be able to access an additional week of annual leave as per EBA

The RMH stands in solidarity with First Nations 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.

Interested?

• Applicants must submit 1 page cover letter to indicate why and how you are interested in this position
• Applicants must submit a 2-page resume outline their professional history with professional referees.
• Interviews may be held in person or via video conferencing.
• A consumer may take part in face-to-face interviews.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check, and where applicable, Working With Children Check (WWCC). All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment including evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses) and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine (mandatory for all clinical and or patient facing roles) prior to commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.

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Please Note - recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.