Senior Occupational Therapist (Hands)

Tengah General and Community Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tengah General and Community Hospital in Singapore invites an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist (Hands) to lead and develop hand OT services as part of the NUHS cluster. You will plan, design, and oversee workflow and staffing while collaborating with clinical, allied health, operational and administrative teams.

Applicants should hold an AHPC-recognised degree in Occupational Therapy with full registration.

Qualifications

• AHPC-recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
• AHPC registration
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant clinical speciality are advantageous
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational, time-management and multi-tasking abilities
• Excellent communication, written and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Plan Hand Occupational Therapy services for Tengah General and Community Hospital, including space, design, workflow and manpower
• Collaborate with clinical, allied health, operational and administrative stakeholders in planning hand OT services
• Assess and manage patients referred for hand OT independently and implement appropriate treatment plans
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams
• Document patient clinical assessment in OT records accurately
• Collaborate with healthcare practitioners within and beyond NUHS
• Comply with clinical and service standards
• Assist with administrative duties as tasked

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by AHPC

AHPC Full Registration

Postgraduate qualifications in relevant clinical speciality (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Nestled in the heart of Tengah Forest Town, the new Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH) will be an exciting and innovative health campus with a comprehensive range of clinical specialties and healthcare services including emergency, inpatient, rehabilitative and outpatient specialist care.

As part of National University Health System (NUHS) cluster, this state-of-the-art facility is slated to be ready by early 2030s.

Intricately connected with the surrounding community, TGCH offers you the opportunity to create a healthcare facility of the future, tightly integrated with the residents and nature. As a people-focused organisation, we believe in respect and recognition. By harnessing the passion and strength of our team and putting them at the core of our culture, we create a nurturing environment to excel and deliver fulfilling care.

Be part of our groundbreaking team to bring our vision to life – a hospital in a forest, and a healing oasis within the hospital.

Senior Occupational Therapist (Hands)

(Tengah General and Community Hospital)

Job Description:

• Contribute to planning of Hand Occupational Therapy services for Tengah General and Community Hospital, including space, design, workflow and manpower considerations.
• Collaborate with clinical, allied health, operational and administrative stakeholders in planning of hand occupational therapy services
• Assess and manage patients referred for hand occupational therapy independently and implement appropriate treatment plans, applying specialised occupational therapy knowledge and skills
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams
• Document patient clinical assessment in occupational therapy records accurately
• Collaborate and network strategically with healthcare practitioners within and beyond NUHS
• Comply with clinical and service standards
• Assist with administrative duties as tasked

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Full Registration with AHPC
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant clinical speciality will be advantageous
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment, quick thinker and an effective problem solver.
• Ability to prioritise workload, be well organised and multi-task in a smart and timely fashion.
• Possess strong analytical, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Team-oriented with a high degree of initiative and independence.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relations with different stakeholders.
• Proactive attitude and determination to ensure required outcomes are achieved and takes responsibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications