Job description
Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.
About the Role
Primary Care Support Team, as part of the Community Assessment and Response Team (CART) offers a variety of programs that assist individuals to manage chronic health conditions, focusing on the assessment and delivery of client focused care. This is a new service in Monash Health and an exciting opportunity to be part of our growth. The CART team consists of Allied Health Assistants, Care Coordinators, Community Development Workers, Counsellors, Diabetes Nurse Educators, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and Podiatrists. We are committed to working with communities, families and individuals providing high quality, multidisciplinary programs which embrace client centred care, evidence based practice and the Social Model of Health.
We are looking forward to welcoming a Grade 2 Podiatrist, in a part time (0.4 EFT) ongoing capacity to be part of our growth. This role will be based at our Cranbourne community site.
A Day in the Life
The Grade 2 Podiatrist will provide specialist clinical care in a multidisciplinary model across community based outpatient services within Monash Health, working across sites as required. The podiatrist works collaboratively within the multidisciplinary CART programs. The primary focus is on assisting the individual to maintain their health, wellbeing and independence. The purpose is to provide an effective podiatry service to eligible clients. Scope of practice includes high risk foot care, biomechanical pathologies, wound management and general diagnostic treatment and management of foot disorders within centre based, and outreach models of care.
Have a look at our careers page to see what our current Podiatrists say about working at Monash Health.
What you bring:
- Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to best practice care
- Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge
- Your proactive and team player attitude
- Your strong communication and interpersonal skills
What you need:
- Bachelor of Podiatry, Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry) or recognised equivalent.
- Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Podiatry Board of Australia, with no restrictions.
- Achieve and maintain competency in basic life support/first aid skills in accordance with the AHPRA Registration guidelines
- Include additional required or desired qualifications/registrations/licences such as NDIS Worker Screening clearance, post-graduate qualifications, membership/involvement in special interest groups
In return we will provide:
- A supportive and cohesive team within a larger multidisciplinary setting
- Professional development support and mentoring
- Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within the broader healthcare system
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Nataliya Shkuratova on 0407 961 386.
Monash Health is a great place to work
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- Free vaccinations
- Private health insurance at discounted rates
- Health imaging services
- + more
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit) by clicking ‘Apply Now’ below.
