Associate Psychologist - Surgical Health Services Research

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking an Associate Psychologist to support patients during their illness journey. Key responsibilities include conducting serious illness conversations, providing patient education and psychosocial support, and collecting data for research. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Psychology and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position aims to improve clinical outcomes for patients undergoing major surgery and offers opportunities for involvement in health services research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology is essential.
• Experience in nursing or social work is a plus.
• Good with MS Office is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Navigate patients through their serious illness journey.
• Conduct serious illness conversations and advanced care planning.
• Provide patient education and psychosocial support.
• Collect and analyze data for research projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

Data analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree majoring in Psychology

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

A prominent healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking an Associate Psychologist to support patients during their illness journey. Key responsibilities include conducting serious illness conversations, providing patient education and psychosocial support, and collecting data for research. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Psychology and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position aims to improve clinical outcomes for patients undergoing major surgery and offers opportunities for involvement in health services research.