• Lead staff by providing supervision and mentorship
• Become an active member of the Podiatry Senior Leadership Team
• Full time, ongoing position based at Monash Medical Centre

The Opportunity at Monash Health

We are seeking a talented Senior Podiatrist to join the High Risk Foot service within Monash Health. If you are ready for your next challenge, now is a great time to join us. We are one of the largest Podiatry services in Victoria and are a team of passionate and knowledgeable clinicians who love what we do. We aim to deliver a high standard of care, making a positive impact to every client in our service. We are a well networked team of 20+ Podiatrists with a strong emphasis on growth, support and excellence.

This unique opportunity will see you based predominantly at Monash Medical Centre Clayton, providing expertise and clinical leadership across Monash Medical Centre, Kingston, Victorian Heart Hospital & Moorabbin Hospitals. We are a close knit, collaborative service and you will be an integral member of our Podiatry Senior Leadership Team influencing and enhancing all sites within the department. You will also have access to support and opportunities to further advance your career.

A Day in the Life

Lead and inspire within a distinguished NADC High Risk Foot Service Centre of Excellence, providing quality care to inpatients as well as our outpatient clinics. You will lead Podiatric services across Monash Medical Centre, Kingston, Victorian Heart Hospital & Moorabbin Hospitals, bringing your knowledge and clinical expertise as well as fostering a culture of cohesiveness and excellence. You will work closely with Vascular, Orthopaedics, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Hospital in the Home as well as the wider medical and nursing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to your strategic vision and clinical expertise to help shape the future of Podiatric care across Monash Health.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives as a leader, is a team player who enjoys fostering a positive team culture of growth. In this respected, Senior position, you will:

• Plan and deliver specialist wound management services in line with evidence based practices
• Support other Senior Clinicians in the High Risk Foot service
• Provide support and leadership to junior staff, including mentoring, supervision and annual performance appraisals.
• Foster strong relationships with Medical, Nursing and Allied Health to optimise care for clients
• Empower the Podiatrists to drive research and impactful quality improvement projects
• Facilitate competency based training to upskill Podiatrists
• Coordinate projects across the network
• Collaborate with the leadership team to foster a positive team culture that thrives on growth, learning and support

About you:

• You have demonstrated experienced in the delivery of clinical education and clinical supervision
• You enjoy developing others, are highly organised and a clear and warm communicator.
• You lead by example, thrive in a fast paced acute environment and are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence based Podiatric interventions
• You have proven leadership experience that fosters a culture teamwork and continuous learning and development

What you need:

• Bachelor of Podiatry, Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry) or recognised equivalent degree qualification
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Doctor of Philosophy or Masters qualification relevant to clinical Podiatry (desirable)
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Podiatry Association/Advanced Practicing Podiatrist Group, including involvement in Special Interest Groups (desirable)

In Return:

We are a diverse team of passionate clinicians working in a supportive and flexible department with close links to our community and colleagues. We support career progression and professional development, with opportunities to grow your career in many different directions.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Katie Hjorth on 0402 227 579

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 flu 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 people work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are 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 ICare values.

How to Apply

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