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Location

Coburg | Germany

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Job description

You will be working as part of an established and supportive multidisciplinary team to provide direct and comprehensive high quality and evidence-based podiatry services to clients who are aged 65 and over (over 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People). This role is funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program Health Program (CHSP) as well as clients that are supported by Home Care Package funding. The model of care operates in accordance with the principles of the CHSP guidelines as a Wellness approach working with clients aiming to maximise functional independence and their ability to participate and remain living fully in the community.

• Merri Health - Grade 2 Podiatrist
• 0.6 - 1.0 EFT - Permanent
• Site: Various Merri Health Sites, that may including: Coburg; Fawkner, Glenroy, Brunswick or Outreach as required.

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a Grade 2 Podiatrist with Merri Health, you will:

You will be working as part of an established and supportive multidisciplinary team to provide direct and comprehensive high quality and evidence-based podiatry services to clients who are aged 65 and over (over 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People).

You will:

• Provide high quality and evidence-based podiatry assessment and intervention for clients aged 65 and over.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records to a high standard.
• Record activity data daily to ensure accurate and current activity date.
• Contribute to accreditation and quality assurance requirements and undertake quality improvement activities within the Aged and Primary Care division.
• Work alongside acute and tertiary partners to manage the care of high-risk clients.

You will be responsible for

• General treatment, orthotic prescription, nail surgery and diabetic assessment and education in both clinic and community environments
• Wound and ulcer management.
• Biomechanical assessment and management of musculoskeletal disorders of the lower limb
• Assessment and management of neurological and circulatory conditions of the lower limb
• Ensure health education is a significant component of each client contact.
• Podiatry student placement planning, co-supervision and feedback
• Liaise with the Clinical Support Podiatrist and Team Leader on any clinical issues within the Podiatry service.
• Participate in 1:1 and group clinical support Podiatry meetings.
• Ensure the Podiatry service policies and practices are up to date with professional clinical practice.
• Provision of high quality, evidence-based services for all clients consistent with accepted professional and organizational policies and procedures.

To succeed in this role you will have

In order to be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Degree qualified in Podiatry with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Podiatrist
• Extensive knowledge, and experience, of managing a broad range of acute and chronic podiatry conditions.
• Experience in the application of the principles of Chronic Disease Management; Person Centred Care; Goal Directed Care Planning and Self-management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team and health professional.

Please start by reviewing the attached Position Description and take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website. If you have any questions, or if you are ready to apply, please contact hiring managerCameron Hanna at:[email protected]

Please send through your CV and Cover Letter.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please call:0400 813 196

Applications close 20 March 2024

What else do I need to know

At Merri, diversity and inclusion is critical to everything that we do, we want everyone to be themselves regardless oftheir background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the communities that we work in.No matter how you identify, we encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our roles.

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