COMPLETE Chief Podiatrist and Manager of Podiatry, High Risk Foot Service and Bolte Reception - VIC St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Fitzroy Campus

Job Description:

• Full time, fixed term leadership position

• Parental leave backfill, 12-month position commencing in December 2023

About the Role

You will have clinical expertise and leadership experience in Public Health and Podiatry. You will lead the strategic and operational direction of the high performing Podiatry and inter-disciplinary High Risk Foot Services and an Administration team, to deliver co-ordinated, best practice service to achieve high quality, patient-centred care. You will have strong knowledge of governance and policy and actively contribute to the Allied Health and Pharmacy leadership team with a commitment to providing excellence in podiatry, high risk foot and administrative services. You will be based at the Fitzroy campus and travel as required to other St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne sites and services. This is a full time parental leave backfill position for 12 months commencing in December 2023. Flexibility for workload and commencement date will be considered for the right candidate.

The classification for this position will range from CV17 - CV20 ($121,186 - $133,530 per annum).

Your contribution

• Provide the leadership, management and direction for the Podiatry, High Risk Foot Service and Bolte Building Reception teams, in alignment with the St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) strategic priorities reflective of the Mission and Values of the Sisters of Charity

• Ensure occupational health and safety in the workplace for staff and students in compliance with SVHM policies and procedures

• Ensure staffing resources are efficiently and effectively allocated by specific recruitment, induction, monitoring, training and staff development

• Develop, monitor and review financial and activity budgets

• Review and maintain the High Risk Foot Service Centre of Excellence Accreditation with the National Association of Diabetes Centres

• Develop, monitor and maintain a high standard of practice for all clinical areas, while incorporating the Mission and Values of SVHM

• Current Podiatry AHPRA Registration

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

• Post graduate qualification (relevant clinical, research or management area)

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, incorporating excellent communication, organisation and negotiation skills

• Current national criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Departments
The Podiatry Department services multiple sites in acute, sub-acute, residential care, correctional and At Home services. The High Risk Foot Service is accredited as a Centre of Excellence with the National Association of Diabetes Centres and provides inter-disciplinary assessment and management in the acute and At Home services. The Bolte Reception team provide administration to a number of Allied Health and medical programs located in the Bolte Building. We have a strong focus on providing excellent clinical patient care alongside continuous and quality improvement, research and professional development.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach resume and cover letter to your application.
 

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

 

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:

JR133674_Position Description Chief Podiatrist Manager Pod HRFS Bolte Reception - Sept 2023.pdf

Contact Details:

Kate Waller, Chief Podiatrist 03 9231 3493, kate.waller@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

29 November 2023 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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