Senior Podiatrist*(6958) - Alexandra Hospital

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a qualified podiatrist to independently manage patient treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate should possess a recognized degree in podiatry, relevant postgraduate qualifications, and 4 years of experience. Strong communication and supervisory skills are essential. Interested candidates can apply by contacting the provided email.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and manages patients referred for podiatry independently.
• Documents patient podiatry records accurately.
• Collaborates with other healthcare members.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Coaching skills

IT skills (Microsoft Excel/Word/Access/Powerpoint)

Teamwork

Service orientation

Result orientation

Education

Recognized Degree in Podiatry

Postgraduate qualifications in relevant clinical specialty

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Assesses and manages patients referred for podiatry independently and implements appropriate treatment plans, applying specialised podiatry knowledge and skills.
• Reports to referring doctor and other members of the medical team.
• Documents patient podiatry records accurately.
• Charges patients accurately.
• Updates individual performance statistical records regularly.
• Complies with clinical and service standards.
• Assists in the supervision of podiatrists in the workgroup.
• Practices within areas of professional competence and seeks clinical support from supervisor/other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other healthcare members and participates in case conferences.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly performance reports for the workgroup.
• Assists in the monitoring of key performance indicators of the workgroup (clinical/service quality, revenue and productivity).
• Co-leads clinical research projects related to the workgroup.
• Prepares and regularly updates the inventory for therapy equipment for the workgroup.
• Assists in reviewing and updating clinical protocols and SOPs.
• Assists in the management of projects assigned to the workgroup.
• Co-leads in departmental activities (eg QC).
• Assists in developing, promoting and marketing new clinical services.
• Assists in budgeting for the workgroup.
• Assists in the development and co-ordination of clinical education programme for podiatry students attached to the workgroup.
• Assists in the induction of new podiatrists deployed to the workgroup.
• Contributes to departmental in-service training programmes, hospital educational talks and external talks/workshops/forums/seminars.
• Assists in the identification of the training needs of staff in the workgroup.
• Networks strategically with healthcare practitioners in NUH.
• Actively updates podiatry knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• Recognized Degree in Podiatry.
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant clinical specialty preferred.
• 4 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good supervisory and coaching skills.
• Service oriented and customer focused.
• Result oriented.
• Team worker.
• Competent in IT skills (Microsoft Excel / Word / Access / Powerpoint)

If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘[e-mail]’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.