Senior Podiatrist - Orthopaedic Podiatry Triage Clinic, Queensland HealthManage a varied and complex caseload of patients through the Orthopaedic Podiatry Triage Clinic (OPodTC), providing conservative, non-surgical management to patients on an orthopaedic outpatient waitlist at The Prince Charles Hospital.
About the role This role will manage a varied and complex caseload of patients through the Orthopaedic Podiatry Triage Clinic (OPodTC), providing conservative, non-surgical management to patients on an orthopaedic outpatient waitlist at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).The role incumbent will provide clinical leadership to contribute to service development, quality activities and research.About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Utilise high-level clinical skills, knowledge, and independent professional judgement to manage a varied and complex musculoskeletal and biomechanical caseload, in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.Develop effective professional relationships with patients and other healthcare providers in the multidisciplinary team to influence clinical outcomes.Apply high-level knowledge and skill to provide advice and communicate, in both verbal and written formats, with colleagues and clinical partners regarding the clinical care of patients.Enhance clinical practice, knowledge, and expertise within the clinical speciality through active learning within the team and by engaging in both formal and informal professional development.Utilise high-level communication skills to re-engage positive teamwork; build and maintain a positive workplace culture.Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS).
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging.Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave.5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers.Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas.Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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