Associate Consultant

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as an Associate Consultant in Cardiology, where you will be part of a dedicated team providing exceptional patient care. This role involves participating in ward rounds, teaching seminars, and representing the Centre in medico-legal hearings. You will also play a crucial role in mentoring junior doctors, ensuring they gain valuable experience and knowledge. If you are a qualified specialist with a passion for patient care and education, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of cardiology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years post-housemanship clinical experience required.
• Must be an accredited Specialist in Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist outpatient and inpatient care in Cardiology.
• Assist in training junior doctors and participate in teaching seminars.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Patient Care

Teaching and Training

Medico-legal Knowledge

Education

Basic Medical Qualification

Postgraduate Qualification (MRCP or equivalent)

Specialist Accreditation in Cardiology

Job description

National Heart Centre of Singapore Pte Ltd

Associate Consultant

Job Category: Medical

Posting Date: 9 Apr 2025

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team which provides daily specialist outpatient and inpatient care in the Department of Cardiology. You will participate in ward rounds and combined department or hospital teaching seminars, including clinico-pathological case conferences. You will also represent the Centre at Coroner’s request or medico-legal hearings involving patients under the care of the department. In addition, you will assist with the training and guidance of junior doctors such as Resident Physicians, Medical Officers, Residents and Senior Residents.

Requirements:

1. A basic medical and relevant postgraduate qualification such as MRCP or equivalent, recognised by the Singapore Medical Council.
2. An accredited Specialist in Cardiology with the Specialist Accreditation Board of Singapore.
3. At least 6 years’ post-housemanship clinical experience.
4. Documented proof of:
1. Measles (or Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity.
2. Diphtheria (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccination taken during preceding 10 years at prevailing point of reference as required for all healthcare workers under the Healthcare Services Act. Applicants without these vaccinations are welcome to apply if they undertake to complete the vaccination(s) before work commencement upon successful interview and are offered employment.
5. We regret that only applicants who have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (according to MOH’s definitions) will be considered for the position due to exposure risk.