Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Podiatry Team!

• West Moreton is the fastest growing health region in the state. We provide health care to more than 320,000 people across 9,500 kilometres. Spanning from Boonah in the south, Esk in the north, Gatton in the west and metropolitan Ipswich in the east, our region is both culturally and geographically diverse.

• Permanent and Temporary Opportunities!

Job details

The Opportunities

• Permanent Part Time 0.4FTE (32hrs per fortnight) – Hospital in the Home
• Temporary Part Time 0.4FTE (32hrs per fortnight) – Ipswich Allied Health, temporary until December 2026

There may be further opportunity this to become a full-time role.

About the Podiatrist Senior – Allied Health role

The purpose of this position is to deliver high quality clinical podiatry services to patients within the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service, to optimise health outcomes in accordance with the organisational goals.

About the Podiatrist Senior – Hospital in the Home role

The purpose of the role is to deliver high level podiatry services and leadership within the West Moreton Health Hospital in the Home (HITH) Team, including Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM HITH) and Multidisciplinary Avoidance and Post-Acute Service (MAPS). The Podiatrist works as a member of the multidisciplinary team, delivering services to the patients of West Moreton Health. Podiatry Clinical Services within West Moreton Health include the provision of outpatient, inpatient and sub-acute clinical services.  Services may be provided in hospital, a clinic, or patient's homes

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• High level of knowledge and skills in contemporary clinical practice standards in Podiatry and the management of musculoskeletal and acute high-risk foot pathology.
• High level of communication, negotiation, and consultative skills, with an ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary health care team and contribute to the professional development of self and others in a dynamic environment.
• A high level of understanding of a patient focused approach to care and the skills required to build good rapport with patients, including effective time management skills and an ability to prioritise and plan service delivery.
• A strong understanding of the relevant standards, processes, and guidelines.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• WM662611_09 Podiatrist Senior HITH_RD (PDF, 182KB)
  Role Description
  
  WM662611_09 Podiatrist Senior_RD (PDF, 181KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants