Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking an experienced Podiatrist for a Permanent full-time role

Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply).

Job details

Eligible Health Workers who move to Queensland from interstate and international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the   
Queensland Health Attraction Incentive Scheme

The role
The Podiatrist role will deliver a High-Risk foot service based on current Best Practice Guidelines to consumers of Queensland Health, including those with chronic disease and ‘acute and high-risk feet'.  This will include, but is not limited to those with amputations, foot ulcerations, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease and gross foot deformities.  

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Clinical Expertise: Clinical skills, knowledge and expertise in podiatry services.
• Communication: Abilities to provide clinical advice related to podiatry service delivery to senior managers and other stakeholders.
• Teamwork: Abilities to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve best patient outcomes.
• Clinical Ability: Knowledge and abilities to apply evidence based principles to facilitate novel and complex clinical decisions concerning podiatry interventions.
• Leadership: Level ability to apply strategic and daily operational directions to the development of professional standards on a local Hospital and Health Service and State-wide basis.
• Self-Management: Ability to prioritise and manage own clinical and non-clinical responsibilities.

Other requirements

• The successful applicant must hold a tertiary qualification in Podiatry and hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Podiatry Board of Australia).
• Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate. 
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• This position may be required to work on weekends and public holidays on a rostered basis.

Generous remuneration package value up to $132,730 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $76,747 to $116,332 p.a. (HP3)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional Development allowance + leave
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options, locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts

Why make the change? 
Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef.

Townsville North Queensland offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.

Interested? 
Contact: Trent Johnston on +61 7 4433 2998 
Apply ONLINE by: Sunday 09/06/2024

https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV557818

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-6.10.23 (PDF, 69KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Application Kit
  
  HP3 Podiatrist TUH 32051572 (Word, 377KB)
  Role Description