Manage a complex caseload of patients with high-risk foot conditions, delivering expert podiatric care across inpatient and outpatient settings as part of Metro North¿s Kidney Health Service. Bring your clinical expertise and leadership to a collaborative multidisciplinary team, contributing to service development, research and continuous improvement in patient care.

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About the role

The Senior Podiatrist will manage a varied and complex caseload of patients with foot disease and high-risk foot conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings, working as an integrated member of the Kidney Health Service team. The role involves delivering independent, high-level podiatric management and coordinating care with multidisciplinary foot care teams across Metro North Health.

You will provide clinical leadership and expert podiatric advice, contributing to service development, quality improvement and research activities. Working collaboratively with patients, healthcare professionals and clinical partners, you will also support clinical practice supervision, staff development and the translation of evidence into practice to improve patient outcomes.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Manage a varied and complex caseload of patients with foot disease and high-risk foot conditions, utilising advanced clinical skills, knowledge and independent professional judgement across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Deliver high-level podiatric management to patients accessing Kidney Health Services, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and influence positive clinical outcomes.
• Provide clinical advice and expertise to healthcare professionals, service managers and stakeholders, demonstrating highly developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Provide clinical practice and operational supervision to student podiatrists and support the professional development and capability of colleagues, community-based ambulatory podiatrists and multidisciplinary team members.
• Contribute to service development, research and quality improvement initiatives by applying clinical evidence to improve podiatry services and facilitate the translation of evidence into clinical practice.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: Careers | Metro North Health

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) 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.

Documents

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

• RBH696999 - Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)