Seeking a Podiatrist - Rochester, Victoria

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Rochester & Elmore District Health Service

Situated close to the regional centres of Bendigo and Echuca, and only 2.5 hours from Melbourne, Rochester & Elmore District Health Service is an integrated rural health service.

REDHS provides a broad range of acute, aged, primary and public health programs to a population of approximately 6,500 people in the Campaspe and Bendigo Shires.

The organisation provides state of the art facilities to the local catchment population, which includes the larger townships of Rochester, Elmore, Lockington, Corop and Colbinabbin. It includes an Acute Ward with an Accident and Emergency bay, 30 bed Nursing Home, 30 bed Hostel, Operating Theatre and a large Primary Care centre with 11 consulting rooms and 2 treatment areas.

REDHS “Vision for the Future” Strategic Plan aims to ensure recognition for excellence, high quality and sustainable services through integrated and collaborative working relationships.

REDHS is seeking a
PODIATRIST – Grade 1 or 2
We are seeking an enthusiastic podiatrist to work as part of the Primary Care Team. The podiatrist will provide podiatry services to inpatients, aged care residents and primary care (including HACC and MBS eligible) clients, including outreach services to Rushworth and Stanhope. The successful applicant will be registered with the Podiatrists Registration Board of Australia, and be able to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The podiatry role is 0.5 FTE permanent, with the opportunity of full-time hours effective until 30 June, 2013.

New graduates encouraged to apply

Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant in accordance with qualifications, experience and the relevant award.

Benefits include:
- Access to professional supervision
- Salary packaging
- Paid parental leave
- REDHS Social Club
- Supportive team environment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development
- Great rural location
- On site free parking
- Short term accommodation
- Comprehensive orientation

Position Descriptions can be obtained by contacting Tania Else on 03 5484 4453 or email telse@redhs.com.au. For further information contact Alicia Cunningham, Primary Care Manager on 03 5484 4323, or Anne McEvoy, Director of Clinical Services on 03 5484 4451.

Closing date for applications:
Close of business, Wednesday 22nd February 2013

Applicants are asked to respond to the Key Selection Criteria and forward, together with a resume and the names of two referees, to:
Tania Else
Human Resources
Rochester and Elmore District Health Service
PO Box 202, Rochester Vic 3561
Or email: telse@redhs.com.au