Podiatrist - Chronic and Complex Home Visiting Service
- Join our CAC Allied Health team to help seniors maintain independence and wellbeing!
- Dine and Save with Meal entertainment.
- Prior relevant service may be recognised towards commencing salary.
Join CAC Podiatrists! Help older adults regain independence in Western Sydney. Work across locations in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team!
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Blacktown - Community Health Centre
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
Chronic and Complex (CAC) Allied Health services focus on restoring, improving, or maintaining older people’s independent functioning and wellbeing. The focus of these services is assisting older people to regain or maintain physical, functional and cognitive abilities which support them to either maintain or recover a level of independence, allowing them to remain living in the community. This position works as a member of a Chronic and Complex multidisciplinary team.
CAC Podiatrists provide assessment, intervention/treatment and education for clients with foot care issues residing within the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). CAC Podiatrists are responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of clients including, but not limited to, assessment of falls risk and pressure injury risk.
CAC Podiatrists are expected to work from different locations across WSLHD as reasonably required, including in the client’s place of residence as well as in Community Health Centres.
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
- Registration: General Podiatry Registration with AHPRA Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Podiatry
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated clinical experience and understanding of the needs of clients with chronic and complex health needs within a community context.
- Experience in Podiatry assessment, intervention and education.
- Demonstrated well developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated effective time management and ability to prioritise workload.
- Demonstrated involvement in quality improvement, evidence based practice and professional development activities.
- Suitable computer skills, including experience using CHOC Cerner eMR or equivalent.
- Current drivers licence valid within Australia and willingness to use for work purposes
Requisition ID: REQ529529
Applications Close: 24th November 2024
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- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Anne Rainey on Anne.Rainey@health.nsw.gov.au
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
