• Join a dynamic team prioritizing holistic, coordinated patient care.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary clinical environment.
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave.

Deliver expert care in high-risk foot pathology, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration while driving innovative clinical practices.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396 - $ 116, 038 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working
Blacktown Hospital is situated in a rapidly growing, culturally diverse community, providing modern facilities aimed at enhancing staff experience and patient outcomes.

• State-of-the-art facilities designed for exceptional care.
• Teaching hospital offering university students a rich, supportive experience.
• Dedicated outdoor staff areas with landscaped gardens for well-being.
• Convenient access to Westpoint shopping center, just a 10-minute walk away.
• Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and close proximity to Blacktown train station.

Discover more about our workplace culture by watching this short video: Hear from Our Staff.

What you'll be doing

• The High Risk Foot Service (HRFS) Podiatrist is responsible for the effective management of the High Risk Foot Services. This role is responsible for providing quality specialised clinical services to a diverse and complex caseload involving clients with diabetes related high risk feet conditions. This includes those with ulceration, infection, neuroarthropathy and amputation. The complexity of these clients requires a high level of clinical expertise, knowledge and advanced reasoning and practice skills.
• This Position will work with an Endocrinologist and Vascular Surgeon to provide services to the Blacktown and surrounding community. The position will be required to collaborate in the planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting on clinical service delivery development, practise and redesign.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

• Registration: Current AHPRA Registration: Allied Health Professional

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated clinical knowledge and extensive postgraduate experience in the management of high risk foot pathology (including ulceration, infection, neuroarthropathy, and post-amputation management).
2. Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve and set priorities in complex situations.
3. Demonstrated commitment to research and quality improvement, with the ability to contribute to planning, implementation and evaluation of services.
4. Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical/administrative demands.
5. Evidence of ability to build and maintain co-operative professional and therapeutic relationships with key stakeholders and patients through the application of well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
6. Commitment to participating in and providing ongoing professional development in the area of high risk foot pathology, utilising evidence based practice.
7. Licence: Current unrestricted NSW Drivers licence.

Requisition ID: REQ558003
Applications Close: 12th March 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Clare Mcdonogh on [email protected] or 0409 557 682.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.