Position:
Clinical Supervisor - Podiatry Team
Location:
West Heidelbergand Greensborough
Job Type:
Casual
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Key features/benefits of the position:
Join an engaged and dynamic Podiatry team consisting of 8 experience Podiatrists
Enjoy Generous Salary Packaging
Casual position, approx. 6-8 hours per month
About you
You have significant experience as a Podiatrist but more importantly, you feel passionate about Clinical Supervision and have relevant knowledge, experience and skills in this area. You value regular time for self-refection to explore challenges or problems in clinical practice. You like to promote curiosity, new understandings, best practice and growth. You are adept in creating a safe environment where there is respect, trust and rapport. You easily identify the strengths of each team member and acknowledge practice excellence and success. Ethics and practice standards are key to you.
About the role
Clinical Supervision is highly regarded at Holstep Health as it supports our valued workforce and ensures quality services to our clients. In this role you will:
Provide regular face-to-face or group clinical supervision to 6-8 x Podiatrist on a monthly basis
Promote reflective practice, evidence-based practice and professional standards
Participate in meetings with the Allied Health Team Leader and other Clinical Supervisors up to three times per year and provide an annual Clinical Supervision report
What you will need
Relevant qualifications and experience in Podiatry
Experience as a Clinical Supervisor, preferably with advanced Clinical Supervision training
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Supervision




Create a safe and supportive environment, and establish a skilled relationship built on mutual respect and trust including an agreement for working together
Encourage clinicians to think reflectively and critically explore options together
Use expert ability and insight to guide staff to manage complexity and facilitate alternative courses of action based on the client's needs and preferences
Facilitate the application of new knowledge and skills into practice
Recognise how own supervisory style influences staff experiences of the supervision process, and act to reduce any negative impacts
Support clinicians in their development and accomplishment of professional goals and objectives
Support clinicians to review, reflect on, and evaluate their own clinical practice
Promote a culture in which clinical supervision is treated as part of core business of contemporary professional practice
Identify and communicate practice issues to the team leader and discuss/implement strategies and timelines for improvement
Foster a culture in which timely and constructive feedback is used as a strategy to enhance goals, awareness, and learning, and is a positive experience for those involved
Facilitate the co-evolving relationships between clinician-client and supervisor-clinician-client relationships, identifying and addressing problems that may arise
Apply,



interpret and translate current evidence, research and clinical guidelines into practice
Provide clinical guidance, secondary consultation and support to staff in the management of complex cases, contributing to consistency and quality of clinical practice across the team
Examine own values, beliefs, communication style and experiences to develop a deep understanding of how these may influence behaviour and action in the workplace, and act to manage any negative influences
Use self-reflection techniques effectively to enhance interpersonal relationships
Identify personal and professional development needs, and plan and implement strategies for achieving these
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Approved qualification in Podiatry
Current registration with AHPRA
At least seven (7) years' experience in the relevant profession
Advanced clinical assessment and problem-solving skills
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
Advanced organisational and time-management skills
Ability to work with diverse populations which may include people with disability, chronic illness and, children and older adults
Cultural awareness and ability to work with diverse communities
Motivating and positive attitude
Demonstrated ability to reflect on own practice and be a valuable model to supervisees
National Police check
Evidence of rights to work within Australia
Working with Children check
Current full or probationary driver's licence
Immunisation Category A
Statutory Declaration
CPR & First Aid Certificate (Must obtain within 1 month of employment)
Professional qualifications
AHPRA
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📌 Clinical Supervisor - Podiatry Team (Melbourne)
🏢 Holstep Health
📍 Melbourne