/ Position Description
Position Title / Podiatrist
Classification / Dependent on Qualifications
Employment Status / As per contract
Service Area / Primary Health
Team / IHT Parkdale
Initial Location / Parkdale
Line Manager / Integrated Health Coordinator
1. Purpose of Position.
CBCHS is a multi-sited community health agency providing a comprehensive range of health and community services. Our organisation is values driven with a reputation for service innovation and quality. The agency values collaboration and prides itself in developing an integrative and responsive approach to client care.
The position of Podiatrist is to provide a high quality, effective and efficient service to clients through the use of qualifications, skills, consultation with the individual and allied health services.
This will be accomplished by working as a member of the integrated health care team with a focus on providing person centred, holistic and goal directed care that promotes clients’ wellness and active participation in decisions about their care. The role will involve assessments of clients to determine individual capabilities and apply professional expertise to maximise independence and quality of life.
2. Key Responsibilities
Clinical/Professional expertise
  • Provide effective and efficient podiatry services to the CBCHS target populations by maintaining a caseload of clients in line with CBCHS and DOH funding requirements.
  • Participate in Integrated Care for clients within the Integrated Health Team, with particular focus on podiatry services for individuals or groups.
  • Work with clients, families and direct care workers on meaningful client identified goals from a health education, prevention, capacity building and enabling perspective.
  • Adhere to current clinical and evidence-based podiatry practices.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings as required and provide advice and consultation to relevant workers when necessary.
  • Ensure that client files are maintained and managed in accordance with CBCHS policy and procedures.
  • Active participation in the mentoring and development of students / graduates in the field of podiatry.
  • Maintain knowledge of current infection control standards and adhere to current clinical and infection control practices.
  • Maintain professional development through access to current literature, education programs and special interest groups.

Measurement and Reporting
  • Manage client case ratios effectively to ensure that case loads are met.
  • Contribute to the effective functioning of the service by ensuring that accurate and appropriate documentation of client information, statistics and educational material is maintained. This includes maintaining relevant databases including Trakcare.
  • Maintain accurate medical and statistical records in accordance with CBCHS policy and procedures.

Team Responsibilities
  • Effective representation and participation in designated team meetings, case conferences/reviews, client care, multidisciplinary and clinical meetings as requested.
  • Actively participate and contribute to the ongoing development of effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders as part of an integrated health services team.
  • Represent the Podiatry Service both within the organization and in the surrounding community.
  • Effective liaison with other community services and professional staff to promote cooperative professional relationships and ensure optimal client care.
  • As part of a multifunctional team, undertake other relevant duties, projects and initiatives which are consistent with skill, competence and training.
  • Assist and participate in development and implementation of quality initiatives of Primary Health.
  • Other duties as directed.

3. Organisational Responsibilities
OHS
An employee has a responsibility to ensure that:
  • their actions do not put at risk the health and safety of themselves or others;
  • all injuries, accidents and potential hazards are reported immediately on the appropriate form;
  • they participate in and/or support any consultative structures, such as a Health and Safety Committee, which is established for the purpose of maintaining a safe working environment;
  • Reasonable steps are taken to protect clients from injury; as part of their duty of care, all staff are required to supervise/support clients adequately.

Health Promotion – Optional (except for Primary Health).
  • Contribute to CBCHS health promotion activities and participate in developing relevant programs and projects in line with CBCHS Health Promotion Plan.
  • Work collaboratively with other health professionals in developing a comprehensive multi-disciplinary health promotion approach to the local community as required.

Community Participation
  • Promote awareness to the community that CBCHS encourages consumer, carer, and community participation at all levels of the organisation.
  • Participate in recruiting consumers, carers, and community in individual care, surveys, focus groups and committees as required.Work collaboratively with other health professionals in developing a community participation approach to service delivery.

Policies & Procedures
  • Employees are expected to contribute to and comply with all CBCHS employment and operational policies, including but not limited to quality, safety, equality and the environment.

4. Working Relationships
Internal working relationships include:
  • Line Manager
  • Other CBCHS employees
External Working relationships include:
  • Clients and service users of CBCHS
  • Other organisations and agencies
  • Community groups and local networks

5. Key Selection Criteria
  • Bachelor of Podiatry or recognised equivalent qualification.
  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Demonstrated knowledge and or experience in integrated health, allied health and primary care
  • Working knowledge of the Chronic Care Model.
  • Ability to organise and proactively self-manage workload to meet annual performance targets and service initiatives as directed by the Department of Health and CBCHS.
  • Proven ability to make rational and sound decisions and judgements based on a consideration of the facts and alternatives.
  • Strong commitment to delivering high levels of customer service with the ability to deliver high
standards of performance and consistent professional behaviour.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in an integrated team to achieve outputs and agreed deliverables.
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and objectives.
  • Well developed interpersonal skills and verbal & written communication skills with the ability to adapt
these to people from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.
  • Strong Computer Literacy Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, TRAK).
  • Current Victorian driver licence.

6. Authorization
I,______(employee name) certify that I have read, understood and agreed to the contents within this Position Description.
Signed:______(Employee)______(Date)
Signed: ______(CEO)______(Date)