General Surgery Consultant Specialising in Trauma Surgery, Singapore

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

Job summary

A leading medical recruitment agency is seeking a General and Trauma Surgery Consultant to work in Singapore's highly regarded hospital environment. The consultant will be responsible for quality clinical services, trauma surgery procedures, and supervising junior staff. An attractive remuneration package, including relocation assistance, is offered, making this an ideal opportunity for specialists looking for a dynamic lifestyle change. Prior qualifications include certification from recognized boards, making candidates fit for this exciting role.

Benefits

State of the art facilities

Performance bonuses

Relocation assistance

Attractive remuneration packages

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising inpatient care and providing specialist consultations is required.
• Must perform Trauma Surgery procedures independently.
• Readiness to participate in on-call rosters for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to quality clinical services at a busy tertiary hospital.
• Supervise junior medical staff and lead teaching sessions.
• Be fit and healthy for the demands of the role.

Skills

Quality clinical services

Trauma Surgery procedures

Teaching and supervision

Education

Certification by ABMS

Fellowship with FHKAM

CCT from the UK or Ireland

Royal Colleges certification from Australia or New Zealand

Job description

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 and the country is consistently ranked as one of the top destinations for international ex-pats. The city-state is also famous for being clean, pleasant and family friendly. If you are a Specialist / Consultant level doctor, trained in General Surgery and with a sub-speciality in Trauma Surgery, and considering a lifestyle change overseas then please do 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

What is the role?

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

What are we looking for?

• 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.

The hospital can only consider a specialist with one or more of the below 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 (Please note 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 choose to discover Singapore’s old world charm. You can explore and experience the island’s key historical landmarks or memorials or you could embark on a heritage trail and enjoy the sights and sounds at various cultural precincts, notably Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam.

What Head Medical can do for you

Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK's specialist in international medical recruitment and we‘ve helped many doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we 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.

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