BlueCare | Wynnum, Redland Bay, Carina, Springwood | Podiatrist

• Employment Status Permanent Full Time
• Location: Wynnum, Redland Bay, Carina, Springwood
• Remuneration: $42.15 - $59.04 p/hr (Dependant on experience) + Super + Salary Packaging (Use up to $15,900 Tax Free) + Employee Benefits including flexible work arrangements
• New Graduates welcome

Blue care is seeking applications from Podiatrists keen to join our highly skilled Statewide Allied Health Team on a Full Time or Part time basis.

This position is open to new graduates or early career podiatrists looking for a permanent Full time or part time position where you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing care to community based adults, and ageing customers.

You will be working for a leading not for profit organisation that promotes a positive work life balance and flexible working arrangements based from a clinical hub, providing a mix of 'in centre clinic visits' with home visits as required.

Your role:

You'll work with our established multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver the highest standard of care and podiatry treatment using a person-centred approach. Your main aim will be to maintain and encourage client independence in addition to considering their physical and social wellbeing. You will have support from our State wide Allied Health team in the form of clinical supervision from senior clinical staff, administrative staff and Allied Health Assistants in managing case load and the clinical service requirements.

• Clinic based role servicing community clients with the requirement to undertake home visits where necessary.
• Supervision with a senior podiatrist, and regular support from our AH Podiatry Discipline Lead.
• Opportunity to build community caseload for more exposure to varied and complex clients
• Potential within the geographic locations to build and grow your Podiatry service
• Manage your own case load with realistic productivity targets
• Flexibility in days/hours

What makes a difference for us?

• Willingness to work within Philosophy, Policies and Procedures of Blue Care and the Uniting Church of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability and proficiency in Podiatry assessment and treatment of community dwelling customers presenting with a wide range of needs, including aged care, disability and health and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated ability and proficiency in appropriate documenting and accurate record keeping into computer programs.
• Demonstrated high level of verbal and written communication skills particularly in establishing and maintaining rapport with staff, customers and their carers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a multi-disciplinary team member.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage individual caseload whilst meeting service and customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to recognise other needs that Blue Care can assist customers with and provide relevant and timely referrals

What makes a difference for you?

With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953, BlueCare is one of Queensland's largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of community and in-home care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• 12 weeks paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Start making a difference today

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes - Click the 'APPLY' button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple -everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.