Job Description: Podiatrist Grade 2 Fitzroy and/or Kew location Varied workload in acute and/or subacute hospital service Join our supportive multi-disciplinary team Fixed Term Maternity Leave cover until 5 December 2025 - 12 hours per week. About the Role You will work in a diverse role across a range of acute and subacute services. Your week may vary between clinical roles in the inter-disciplinary High Risk Foot Service, acute inpatients, outpatient clinics or rehab services at St George’s Hospital Kew. We work collaboratively to deliver evidence based clinical practice and strive for excellence. Duties: Provide the highest standard of evidence based podiatry services to patients through effective assessment, treatment, evaluation and discharge planning Contribute to the planning and development of activities and services within and across departments Facilitate seamless transition for patients across the continuum of care Provide supervision and teaching to Grade 1 Podiatrists and undergraduate students Classifications for this position will range from CM7 -CV8 ($90,235.60 - $103,724.40 per annum pro rata). Your Contribution Current Podiatry AHPRA Registration Experience in an acute or sub-acute hospital podiatry service with wound care knowledge and experience Highly developed communication skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team • 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 • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! • • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals • Culture of continuous improvement About The Podiatry Department The Podiatry department provides podiatry and inter-disciplinary high risk foot services to patients across multiple sites in acute, sub-acute and residential care, including at St Vincent’s Hospital Fitzroy, St George’s Hospital Kew and residential facilities. 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 Applicants must submit the following: • One page cover letter indicating why you should be considered for this role • Resume of no more than 2 pages outlining your professional history with 2 professional referees 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). For further information contact Podiatry Manager Kate Waller via email: kate.waller@svha.org.au Position Description The Podiatry department provides podiatry and inter-disciplinary high risk foot services to patients across multiple sites in acute, sub acute and residential care, including at St Vincent’s Hospital Fitzroy, St George’s Hospital Kew, St Vincent's on the Park, residential facilities and correctional health facilities. 4. POSITION PURPOSE The Grade 2 Podiatrist is responsible for the development and delivery of high quality podiatry care to outpatients, acute and sub-acute inpatients, correctional health facilities, and patients in their own homes. This position is specifically to work at Fitzroy in the High Risk Foot inpatients and inter-disiplinary clinic and at the St George’s Hospital site in the Allied Health At Home service. Clinical timetabling may rotate and there may be requirements to work across other SVHM sites and programs. This position may require supervision of the Grade 1 Podiatrist and undergraduate podiatry students. This position is accountable to the Podiatry Department Manager. 5. POSITION DUTIES Provide optimal podiatry management to patients through effective assessment, treatment, evaluation, team liaison and discharge planning. To provide high quality clinically appropriate, comprehensive allied health therapy to clients and carers and in their own homes, aligning with the client’s expressed goals of care and healthcare needs, and considering the effects of the patient’s health issues on their life and wellbeing. Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge of evidence based practice, research and new developments. Be an active member of applicable inter-disciplinary and specialist teams Liaise closely with community service providers and attend relevant meetings to coordinate client care Maintain an appropriate standard of medical record documentation and data collection as per SVHM and local policies Provide supervision to the Grade 1 Podiatrist in line with professional standards. Primary student supervisor for the undergraduate podiatry students undertaking placement at SVHM. Coordinate and facilitate relevant training/education sessions for SVHM employees as requested. Participate in quality improvement activities in accordance with the department’s Quality Plan and other tasks as directed by senior staff. Develop, implement and promote innovative clinical practice. Actively participate in departmental, organisational and external meetings as required. INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS General Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance Clinical Quality and Safety Attend clinical orientation upon commencement Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate. Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures Complete annual clinical competencies Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards, Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 1) The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities: Capability Demonstrated behaviour Personal Personal effectiveness Operates within policies and regulations in line with the mission and values Learning Agility Is open to learning new skills and ideas and applies these in the workplace Outcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Responds to patients as individuals while delivering care according to prescribed guidelines Innovation and Improvement Solves immediate problems on own tasks and is open to change Strategy Driving Results Completes allocated tasks to prescribed standards and timeframes Organisational Acumen Understands role of own department and related departments People Working with and Managing others Modifies own behaviour and work style to be most effective Collaboration Cooperates with team members to deliver team goals SELECTION CRITERIA ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Recognised tertiary qualification in Podiatry Current registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia Current Victorian Drivers Licence OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Demonstrated experience working within acute, sub-acute or community health care settings High level clinical skills and knowledge, particularly in high risk foot podiatry Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating quality improvement initiatives Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a inter-disciplinary team Innovative approach to problem solving, organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks Demonstrated commitment to further professional development Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Proficient computer skills OTHER NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Member of relevant professional bodies Closing Date: 30 September 2025 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 Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct
