Hut Valley DHB Podiatry Services

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

The role is in our General Outpatients Clinic at the hospital and you will provide your professional services as a part of a small interdisciplinary team of health professionals. You will have the opportunity to develop your experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with Active High Risk foot conditions, for example:

•Foot conditions on a background of high risk foot status
•Diabetes, vascular, rheumatologic, biomechanical and neurological conditions
•Wound management including debridement and appropriate wound dressing protocols
•Offloading, including in contact casting, prescribing foot orthotics and footwear

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

We are a small committed team who work collegially with our support staff and other health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for our patient group.
Join a highly effective team with open communication, we operate a high trust model, knowing your strengths and limitations will enable a smooth and enjoyable working experience.
We are supportive of one another and enjoy out of work activities as well as the working environment.

Moū – About you

The ideal candidate will be:
•Personable and friendly
•Work effectively within the team, including cooperation with other staff and health professionals
•Able to diagnose and effectively treat challenging conditions, understand their limitations and ask for team support
•A team player with great communication skills

Other role requirements:
•Bachelor of Health Science, Podiatry or equivalent as determined by the Podiatrists Board of NZ
•Current Registration and Practising Certificate in NZ or eligibility for same
•Professional independence and competence and a recognition of the value of case discussion and decisions

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Please complete an online HVDHB application form by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. You can also apply and see a copy of the job description here: https://huttvalleydhb.careercentre.net.nz/Job/Podiatrist-Kaitiaki-Waewae/Lower-Hutt/12739 . Note: For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.

For further information on this role, please email Philip.Adamson@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the vacancy number (2115815-22) and job title in the subject line.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received. If you are highly qualified, you will hear from one of our recruiters. Come unlock the possibilities and apply today.