Resident Physician (Palliative), NCIS

National University Cancer Institute, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, is seeking a highly motivated Resident Physician to join a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will engage in inpatient consultative services, oversee training and mentoring, and undertake additional responsibilities in teaching and quality improvement.

Candidates should possess postgraduate qualifications in internal medicine and be registered or registrable with the Singapore Medical Council. This position offers opportunities for further training in Palliative Medicine.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in internal medicine such as Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine), MRCP or equivalent.
• Registered or registrable with the Singapore Medical Council.

Responsibilities

• Part of a multi-disciplinary team in inpatient consultative service.
• Occasionally see patients in the clinic under supervision.
• Take on additional duties such as teaching/supervision of students and clinical audits.

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in internal medicine such as Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine), MRCP or equivalent

Registered or registrable with the Singapore Medical Council

Job description

Shaping medicine for the future

Join us at the cutting edge of medical innovation. The National University Health System (NUHS) is one of three public healthcare clusters in Singapore, and an integrated Academic Health System and Regional Health System that delivers value‑driven, innovative and sustainable healthcare. With member institutions under one Academic Health System, NUHS creates synergies as a fully integrated cluster to provide seamless care, develop solutions for Singapore’s healthcare challenges and nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Supportive and Palliative Care Service

The Service of the National University Hospital (NUH) offers a consultative service to patients with advanced, progressive illness. Although part of the National University Cancer Institute Singapore (NCIS), it serves the whole hospital, regardless of diagnosis, gender and age. The multi‑disciplinary team provides patient care within the hospital setting, as an inpatient consultative service and also in the outpatient clinic setting. It liaises closely with community hospice services to ensure that patients receive appropriate support when they leave hospital.

Staff members are also active in developing ACP (Advance Care Planning) within the hospital, teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and building up research capabilities. As demand grows, the service needs to expand; we invite highly motivated candidates for a challenging and fulfilling contract appointment.

Resident Physician Position

The successful candidate will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team led by a Palliative Care Consultant / Senior Consultant in the day‑to‑day running of the inpatient Palliative consultative service. You may occasionally be required to see patients in the clinic under supervision, provide coverage for week‑ends/public holidays as per departmental roster and take on additional duties such as basic teaching/supervision of healthcare students, clinical audits and quality improvement projects. You will demonstrate good diagnostic and clinical management acumen and perform any other duties directed by the Head of Department or the Chairman Medical Board of the Hospital.

Depending on aptitude, interest and eligibility, the doctor may choose to pursue further training such as the GDPM (Graduate Diploma in Palliative Medicine) or AST (Advanced Specialty Training) in Palliative Medicine. Doctors who have completed GDPM and who wish to practice Palliative Medicine, including on a part‑time basis, are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in internal medicine such as Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine), MRCP or equivalent.
• Registered or registrable with the Singapore Medical Council.