Medical Social Worker

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore General Hospital is looking for a Senior/Medical Social Worker to support cancer patients and their families. The role involves providing counselling, care coordination, and participating in training within a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will have a Degree in Social Work and a passion for helping others in challenging circumstances.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker (RSW) with Singapore Association of Social Workers.
• At least 2 years relevant experience.
• Able to manage and meet deadlines for cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and social work support to cancer patients.
• Participate in structured learning and apply clinical skills creatively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Creativity

Team player

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Responsibilities

About Us

The National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) is a leading national and regional tertiary cancer centre, attending to the majority of cancer cases in Singapore’s public healthcare sector. We offer world-class oncology care through the best talent, robust clinical and translational research, and leading education efforts to improve cancer outcomes. Join us to build a meaningful career and offer patients hope for a cancer-free tomorrow.

About the Role

The Department of Psychosocial Oncology provides a caring environment and a range of services to support patients and their loved ones in managing living with cancer. As a Senior/Medical Social Worker, you should have a strong interest in working with cancer patients and their families and be able to work well in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling, social work support, care coordination, and practical assistance to patients.
• Participate in structured learning and training, applying creativity in the application of clinical skills.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Social Work and registered as a Social Worker (RSW) with the Singapore Association of Social Workers.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience. Able to manage and meet deadlines for cases.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to handle dialect-speaking patients.
• Organised and meticulous.
• Good team player.