Locum Doctor

Woodlands Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 148,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands Hospital in Singapore is seeking a locum doctor to support clinical services across departments during staffing gaps and peak demand. You will provide patient care within your area of expertise and help maintain service standards.

The role requires full SMC registration, Singapore citizenship or PR, a current SMC practising certificate and a valid BCLS certificate with professional liability coverage. Immediate availability is preferred to ensure uninterrupted patient care.

Qualifications

• Hold full registration with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC).
• Be a Singapore citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident with valid residency status.
• Maintain a valid SMC practising certificate and BCLS certificate; have malpractice indemnity coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care management within your area of expertise during assignment.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage complex cases while maintaining department standards and protocols.

Skills

Professional reliability

Clinical competency

Immediate availability

Education

Full registration with SMC

SMC practising certificate

BCLS certificate

Medical malpractice indemnity coverage

Job description

About Us

Woodlands Hospital is a next-generation healthcare system in Singapore, designed from the ground up to meet the future of care. As an integrated acute and community hospital with specialist outpatient clinics and innovative care models, we go beyond traditional hospital walls to deliver person‑centred, connected, and seamless care.

Our mission is to redefine healthcare for a rapidly aging and diverse population through digital innovation, preventive health, and strong partnerships with the community. With our commitment to team‑based care, sustainability, and health equity, Woodlands Hospital is not just about treating illness — we are building a healthier future for all.

Locum Doctor

Why This Role Matters

Locum doctors are essential to healthcare continuity as they provide flexible medical coverage that ensures uninterrupted patient care during staff shortages, leave periods, and peak demand situations. Their adaptability and diverse clinical experience strengthen healthcare teams by bringing fresh perspectives and maintaining service delivery standards across different departments and specialties

Key Clinical Responsibilities

• As a locum doctor, you will provide comprehensive patient care management within your area of expertise, ensuring continuity of clinical services during your assignment period.
• Your responsibilities include diagnosing, treating, and managing complex cases whilst maintaining the department's established clinical standards and protocols.

What you bring

• Professional reliability and clinical competency that upholds the organisation's reputation for quality healthcare delivery, even during temporary staffing arrangements
• Immediate availability to address urgent staffing needs, providing peace of mind to healthcare administrators and ensuring patient care is never compromised due to workforce gaps

Mandatory requirements

• Hold full registration with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) as a qualified medical practitioner
• Be a Singapore citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident with valid residency status
• Possess a current and valid SMC practising certificate that permits clinical practice in Singapore
• Maintain a valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate demonstrating competency in emergency resuscitation procedures
• Hold valid medical malpractice indemnity coverage providing appropriate professional liability protection for clinical practice