Senior / Podiatrist, Eastern General Hospital Planning Office

Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (Eastern General Hospital); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (Eastern General Hospital) seeks a podiatrist to diagnose and treat foot conditions, including wound management, and perform minor nail surgery. The role includes educating the public and healthcare professionals on foot health and supervising learners as part of a clinical team.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in podiatry, with postgraduate qualifications considered advantageous and at least four years of hospital experience for senior roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in podiatry (required).
• Postgraduate qualification beneficial.
• Minimum 4 years' relevant hospital experience; senior position considered.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat foot pathologies including wound management and minor nail surgery.
• Educate the public and healthcare professionals on foot health.
• Supervise and oversee learning of staff, students, and peers.

Skills

Podiatry treatment

Wound management

Biomechanics

Clinical education

Education

Bachelor's degree in podiatry

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Job description

The upcoming Eastern General Hospital (EGH) seeks to provide excellent healthcare and promote healing that is centred around each person. When operational, EGH will provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient clinical specialties and healthcare services covering emergency, acute and secondary care. EGH's vision is to be a great hospital for the community and a great workplace for staff, and it seeks to do so by harnessing innovative technologies in patient care, journeying closely with patients and the community to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, and being an employer of choice that empowers staff in their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and provide podiatric treatment including wound management, minor nail surgery and biomechanics to patient with various foot pathologies and to educate general public and other healthcare professionals on all aspects of foot health.
• Contribute to learning and growth through active participation in departmental clinical education and clinical training activities
• Supervise, facilitate and oversee learning of support staff/ students/ junior staff/peers as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in podiatry
• Relevant Postgraduate qualification will be beneficial
• Minimum 4 years' relevant working experience in a hospital setting will be considered for senior position