Neuropsychologist

NUHS@Home; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital seeks a Neuropsychologist to provide neuropsychological assessments to aid in diagnosis and rehabilitation, spanning inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes engaging in educational talks and community trainings to empower health ownership.

The successful candidate will hold a Master's in Clinical Neuropsychology, work well in a multi-disciplinary team, and be open to Saturday work when required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Passionate about working in the healthcare sector.
• Comfortable working with the elderly.
• Experience with adolescent, adult or geriatric populations in a hospital setting is a plus.
• Able to function independently in a complex environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Eligible for registration or registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and the Singapore Register of Psychologists.
• Able to work Saturdays, when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neuropsychological assessments for diagnosis and rehabilitation in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assisting in awake craniotomy.
• Developing and delivering educational talks and workshops to healthcare providers and the public.
• Completing administrative work (monthly statistics and KPIs) in a timely manner.
• Contributing to clinical research as a member, when necessary.

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Neuropsychology

Job description

Job ID: 3943

Job Function: Allied Health

Institution: Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Overview

Reporting to the Head of the Psychology Department, you will assist in providing cost-effective neuropsychological assessments for assisting in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of the patients of JurongHealth Service, and in empowering our community to take ownership of their health by providing talks and trainings.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting neuropsychological assessments for assisting in diagnosis (e.g. of intellectual disability, ADHD and dementia), and rehabilitation (e.g. in patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological conditions) in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Assisting in awake craniotomy
• Developing and delivering educational talks and workshops on neuropsychological topics to both healthcare providers and the public
• Completing administrative work (e.g. monthly statistics and KPIs) in a timely manner
• Contributing to clinical research as a member, when necessary

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Clinical Neuropsychology
• Passionate about working in the healthcare sector
• Comfortable working with the elderly
• Experience working with adolescent, adult or geriatric population in a hospital setting is a plus
• Able to function independently in a complex environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player as staff is required to work closely with various multi-disciplinary teams
• Eligible for registration or registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and the Singapore Register of Psychologist
• Able to work Saturday, when required