Senior Podiatrist: Diabetic Foot & Custom Orthotics Expert

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

Job summary

National University Polyclinics is seeking a qualified podiatrist to assess, diagnose, and treat foot and lower limb conditions in a primary care setting. You will manage a broad spectrum of cases from corns and calluses to high-risk diabetic foot ulcers, and may prescribe custom-made foot orthoses.

Educating patients and caregivers on preventive foot care, delivering talks on foot health, and contributing to quality improvement, trainee guidance, and multi-disciplinary collaboration are key

Qualifications

• Degree in Podiatry from a recognized university.
• Registration with the relevant governing body of this profession, if applicable.
• Ability to work well independently in a challenging environment alongside a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical knowledge, reasoning, judgement and decision‑making in care.
• Patient-focused with genuine desire to make a difference in community healthcare.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment and travel to different polyclinics in the West.
• Passion for healthcare and motivation to move ahead despite challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and implement treatments for foot and lower limb problems in primary care.
• Treat a broad spectrum of conditions from corns and nail issues to musculoskeletal problems and diabetic foot ulcers.
• Prescribe custom-made foot orthoses where appropriate.
• Educate patients and family members or caregivers on preventive foot care and ongoing treatment.
• Conduct talks related to foot care.
• Contribute towards continuous quality improvement and provide guidance to trainees and students.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Patient-focused care

Travel to West polyclinics

Education

Podiatry degree

Registration with governing body

Tools

Custom-made foot orthoses

Job description

National University Polyclinics is seeking a qualified podiatrist to assess, diagnose, and treat foot and lower limb conditions in a primary care setting. You will manage a broad spectrum of cases from corns and calluses to high-risk diabetic foot ulcers, and may prescribe custom-made foot orthoses.

Educating patients and caregivers on preventive foot care, delivering talks on foot health, and contributing to quality improvement, trainee guidance, and multi-disciplinary collaboration are key