Consultant / Snr Consultant

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

National Healthcare Group (NHG) seeks a Consultant to join our network of institutions, contributing to patient care across admissions, ward rounds, and complex case consultations. Strong communication with patients and families is essential.

The role emphasizes leadership across staff levels, teaching, supervision of juniors, and involvement in research and quality improvement initiatives, with on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• MBBS from Singapore universities registrable with SMC.
• M.Med (NUS) or equivalent postgraduate qualification registrable with Singapore Accreditation Board.
• For locally qualified doctors: 1.5–2 years' experience as Associate Consultant.
• For overseas qualified doctors: 3 years specialist experience post exit certification.

Responsibilities

• Review all new admissions and conduct ward rounds with medical teams.
• Provide consultation on complex cases and communicate with patients and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Research interests

Education

MBBS (SMC registrable)

M.Med (NUS) or equivalent

1.5–2 years as Associate Consultant (local)

3+ years post-exit specialist experience (overseas)

Job description

The National Healthcare Group (NHG) is one of Singapore's leading healthcare clusters, operating a comprehensive network of healthcare institutions including acute care hospitals, specialty centres, polyclinics, and community health services. As a key pillar of Singapore's healthcare system, NHG delivers integrated healthcare services across the care continuum, from primary care to highly specialised tertiary services. The organisation is committed to excellence in patient care, medical education, research, and innovation, whilst maintaining rigorous quality standards and international accreditations to ensure world-class healthcare delivery for the communities it serves.

Successful candidates will be appointed to practice at one of the healthcare institutions within the National Healthcare Group network.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

The Consultant will carry out duties as directed by the Head of Department in accordance with hospital, National Healthcare Group, and Ministry of Health policies. Key clinical duties include reviewing all new admissions, conducting ward rounds with medical teams, and providing consultation on complex cases referred. The role involves briefing patients and their families on medical conditions and treatment plans, with particular attention to communication.

Leadership and Supervision:

As a senior clinician, the Consultant is expected to provide leadership across all staff levels, including comprehensive teaching, training, and research activities. The position involves training and supervising junior doctors, trainees, and residents, and may include serving as clinical supervisors.

Administrative and Quality Improvement:

The Consultant will attend departmental meetings and mortality and morbidity rounds, compile Confidential Mortality Reports for submission through appropriate channels, and represent the ward or hospital at Coroner's inquests or medico-legal hearings as required. The role includes planning, driving, and managing quality improvement projects at both departmental and hospital-wide levels, whilst serving as a change agent for organisational initiatives.

On-call Responsibilities:

The position may require ward rounds outside standard office hours, particularly during on-call periods and admitting nights.

Education and Professional Qualifications:

• MBBS from Singapore universities or equivalent qualification registrable with Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
• M.Med (NUS) or equivalent postgraduate qualification registrable with Singapore Accreditation Board.
• For locally qualified doctors: Minimum 1.5 to 2 years' experience as Associate Consultant
• For overseas qualified doctors: Equivalent post-housemanship and specialty training experience as local graduates, plus minimum 3 years specialist experience post exit certification.
• Excellent clinical judgement and decision-making abilities
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Research and academic interests are
  advantageous