SA Health - Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network

Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical)

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Whyalla & Port Augusta
• Ongoing Full Time, 1.0FTE

The Role

The Regional Senior Podiatrist is an experienced and highly competent clinician who delivers quality services and/or provides clinical/professional leadership to allied health professionals working in Flinders Upper North Regional Health Service/rural and remote areas of South Australia. Responsible for contributing to improvements in the quality, safety and community needs-driven distribution of services FUNLHN, the Regional Senior Podiatrist works with allied health staff, managers and other stakeholders on model of care and workforce development initiatives.

This vacancy is currently a full-time position however consideration will be given to part-time contract availability and hours of work will be by negotiation and salary will be adjusted according to hours worked. 

Must hold a recognised qualification within the Podiatry Profession and be eligible for (full) membership of the relevant Allied Health Profession. For those professions requiring Registration all requirements to obtain and maintain current registration must be fulfilled. For self-regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional associations accredited continuing professional development program.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 858620

Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

Why work in FUNLHN?

Access to support and training: 

• Regular supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
• Access to professional development funding through the CAHCEP+ funding program
• Support with transitioning into professional practice – through the Allied Health Transition to Professional Practice Program (AHTPPP) . 
• Early Career Scholarships via Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (for AHPs)
• Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training – specific to the Flinders & Upper North Region
• Access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
• Links with RSS (Rural Support Service) – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance

Work/life balance:

• Flexible work options - The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• FREE accommodation - available for the first three months whilst you find your feet!
• Relocation allowance - available for eligible applicants. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here .
• Whyalla locality allowance (for Whyalla based staff)
• In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video  about what salary packaging is.
• Guaranteed salary, no need to negotiate pay (see SA Modern Public Sector Enterprise Agreement AHP rates)
• Access to corporate rates at a range of facilities
• Reduced cost of living!

Job satisfaction:

• Vibrant, welcoming and inclusive Allied & Community Health Workforce
• Diverse job prospects and opportunities for career progression
• Opportunities to visit more rural and remote communities – providing Regional Service Delivery
• Opportunity to work as part of discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams

The Region

When you join our dynamic workforce in the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure, relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In the Flinders and Upper North region you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.

View the below for more information about working for Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network.

Whyalla Hospital and Health Service and Port Augusta and Regional Health Service are both modern, comprehensive health units. Whyalla provides a wide range of services utilising local general practitioners, resident specialists, visiting specialists and telemedicine for people in the surrounding areas. Our hospital has a combination of acute care beds, palliative care beds, day surgery beds and recliner beds used for procedures such as elective day surgery, endoscopy or general chemotherapy. 

The Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service provides emergency services, general medical and surgical care and community services. We also provide specific facilities and staff for Aboriginal patients. Port Augusta Hospital offers a full surgery service with general surgery and day surgery, and we also provide five monitored beds, outpatient services, palliative care, rehabilitation and renal dialysis. 

• Large regional hospitals – Whyalla is second biggest regional centre in SA

Living in Whyalla offers great weather with 300 days of sunshine a year, great beaches, and a huge variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone. Whyalla is perfectly located on the Eyre peninsula and offers a doorway to many other tourist locations within 2.5 hours drive to Port Lincoln and beyond, or a short 45-minute drive to the base of the Flinders Ranges - .

Port Augusta is located 3 hours drive north of Adelaide at the top of the Spencer Gulf. Often known as the "Crossroads of Australia", the junction of 3 major highways. A good-sized country town with real estate opportunities, plenty of shopping facilities, outdoor activities, local cinemas and many eateries. Walking trails, fishing opportunities, natural wonders and heritage sites to explore.

• Port Augusta – close to the Flinders Ranges
• Whyalla – access to great swimming beaches along the Eyre Peninsula and close to Flinders Ranges – for hikes/ day trips etc 
• Easy access to Adelaide – via car (3-3.5 hour drive to from Port Augusta, 4-4.5hours from Whyalla) or short plane trip from Whyalla
• Family-friendly towns.
• Large population of young tradespeople and professionals.
• Access to a range of leisure activities and social and competitive sports

Title: A/Team Leader Clinical Services Team

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