General Surgery Consultant Specialising in Trauma Surgery, Singapore

Head Medical; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Consultant in General and Trauma Surgery for a prestigious hospital in Singapore. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience performing surgeries independently. The position offers competitive remuneration, relocation assistance, and a vibrant cosmopolitan lifestyle. Opportunities for professional development and support for the registration process will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive and attractive remuneration packages

Performance bonuses available

Relocation assistance for foreign applicants

Low tax rate

Qualifications

• Certification by one of the medical specialty boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
• Fellowship with the Hong Kong Academy or College (FHKAM, FHKAM etc).
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT or CCST) from the UK or Ireland.
• Certification by one of the Royal Colleges in Australia or New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to quality clinical services and supervise inpatient care.
• Perform Trauma Surgery procedures independently.
• Participate in on-call rosters for emergencies.
• Provide teaching to junior medical staff.
• Other duties assigned by department heads.

Job description

Overview

New General and Trauma Surgery Consultant Opportunity in Singapore! Thanks to its thriving economy, residents in Singapore enjoy high-quality health care, education, personal safety, and housing standards. The country is consistently ranked as one of the top destinations for international expats. If you are a Specialist / Consultant level doctor, trained in General Surgery with a sub-specialty in Trauma Surgery, and considering a lifestyle change overseas, please get in touch.

What’s on offer?

• State of the art facilities - some of the best in the world!
• World class teaching hospital
• Minimum 3 year contract with option to renew
• English speaking work environment
• Competitive and attractive remuneration packages
• Eco-friendly facility
• Excellent career progression prospects
• Performance bonuses are available as well as annual salary increments
• Relocation assistance provided for foreign applicants
• A very low tax rate

The role

The role will be discussed in more detail directly with the hospital team over a video meeting.

What are we looking for?

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contributing to quality clinical services, supervising inpatient care and providing specialist consultations;
• Performing Trauma Surgery procedures independently
• Participating in on-call rosters for emergencies and clinical service provision if required;
• Providing teaching and supervision to junior medical staff;
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Division and Head of Department.

Please note, this is a very busy tertiary hospital environment which will require the suitable candidate to be fit and healthy and will also require night on call duties.

Qualifications

• Certification by one of the medical specialty boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
• Fellowship with the Hong Kong Academy or College (FHKAM, FHKAM etc)
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT or CCST) awarded by a competent authority of the UK or Ireland (CESR is not recognised in Singapore)
• Certification by one of the Royal Colleges in Australia or New Zealand

The Location

Singapore is a bustling cosmopolitan city populated with high-rise buildings and landscape gardens. Brimming with a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture, Singapore is a dynamic city that’s rich in contrast and colour that embodies the finest of both East and West.

There are numerous shopping malls, museums, and dining and entertainment hotspots to choose from. Alternatively, you could discover Singapore’s old world charm, explore key historical landmarks or memorials, or embark on a heritage trail through cultural precincts such as Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam.

What Head Medical can do for you

Arranging a position overseas is exciting but can be daunting and time-consuming. We’re the UK's specialist in international medical recruitment and have helped many doctors relocate since 2008. We’ll talk through your plans and get to know you to find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll help to manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process.

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.