Graduate Podiatrist

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

 

• New Graduate Podiatrist role
• Fixed Term for 24 months
• Part-Time – 64 hours per fortnight/4 days per week
• Grade 1 Classification 
• Alfred Health Podiatry Service

 

The Department

Alfred Health Podiatry Service provides acute foot care to patients with high-risk foot problems, including ulceration, infection, Charcot foot, and acute wounds. The service includes outpatient and inpatient treatments with a strong focus on wound management and comprehensive case management.

The Podiatry staff work in collaboration with many other hospital departments to provide patient care of the highest standard and take pride in maintaining treatments in line with the latest evidence-based practice.

There is a strong focus on continuing professional development for all staff and research is encouraged.

 

The Role

The Podiatry Service is seeking a new graduate podiatrist to complement our existing clinical services. The podiatrist will be responsible for clinical service provision and maintaining high standards of podiatric care to inpatients and outpatients across all campuses of Alfred Health. This will include The Alfred, Caulfield, and Sandringham Hospitals.

 

Skills/Qualifications Required  

• Tertiary qualification in podiatry
• Current podiatry registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Knowledge of current privacy and confidentiality legislation
• Established computer skills
• Experience working in health care settings

 

Staff Benefits

The Alfred Podiatry service provides a unique opportunity to further develop your acute care and wound management skills within a complex health service. Our supportive team ensures you contribute to a best practice patient care experience.

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Onsite Gym
• Child care services

 

Applications close Sunday 12th February 2023

 

Please send enquiries to Liz Perry - Podiatry Manager on 9076 2122

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is in accordance with the Vaccination of Health Care Workers (COVID-19) Directions - Health Services. All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against influenza. This is in accordance with the Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers (Influenza Vaccine) Directions - Health Services Establishments for influenza.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au