(Senior) Podiatrist_MSK*

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

Job summary

National University Hospital in Singapore is seeking an enthusiastic podiatrist to join the Podiatry team. You will work in musculoskeletal and biomechanical conditions of the lower limb, with opportunities to mentor students and lead education sessions.

The role involves wound care, nail surgery, prevention clinics and active involvement in multidisciplinary case conferences with Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Sports Medicine. Training in Advanced techniques will be provided.

Qualifications

• A recognised Degree in Podiatry
• Post-graduate degree in relevant area preferred
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• Positive and collaborative
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Autonomously assess, diagnose and manage a diverse range of podiatric conditions.
• Recognise acute MSK and high-risk foot presentations and refer as needed.
• Interpret diagnostic tests (bloods, X-rays) and act on results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in case conferences.
• Contribute to wound care, nail surgery and prevention clinics; mentor students.
• Lead professional development and clinical supervision, including students.
• Provide practical workshops and education for other health care professionals.
• Participate in service quality improvements and clinical protocols.

Skills

Clinical skills

Diagnostic skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Wound care

Nail surgery

Mentoring students

Education workshops

Education

Degree in Podiatry

Post-graduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Pressure plate gait analysis software

Shockwave therapy equipment

Job description

Job ID: 6750

Job Function: Allied Health

Institution: National University Hospital

Do you have excellent clinical, diagnostic and interpersonal skills?

Are you motivated to achieve great outcomes for Podiatry patients in Singapore?

If so then come and join our team.

An excellent opportunity is available for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated podiatrist to join our committed and progressive Podiatry team.

You will have post-graduate experience and training in Musculoskeletal / Biomechanical conditions of the lower limb. You will work within a team and also be expected to work autonomously, acting as a resource of expertise. Experience in Shockwave Therapy and use of pressure plate gait analysis software will be beneficial, although full training will be given.

Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills are essential. Your role will provide specialist input into multidisciplinary case conferences with specialist teams such as Orthopeadics, Rheumatology and Sports Medicine.

You will be able to demonstrate empathy, resilience, a methodical approach and an aptitude for problem solving using your own initiative.

You will also be involved in wound care, nail surgery and prevention clinics as well as mentoring students.

Part of the role involves education of other health care professionals in presenting and providing practical workshops on musculoskeletal conditions of the foot

You will be expected to take an active part in Professional Development and Clinical Supervision, developing yourself, along with others in the team, including students. The role is based within National University Hospital which is in the Western Cluster of Singapore.

The Challenges

• To autonomously assess, diagnose and manage patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools.
• To be able to recognise acute MSK and acute high-risk foot presentations and to be able to make appropriate onward referrals.
• To make appropriate recommendations for some diagnostic tests, such as, bloods and x-rays, and to interpret and act accordingly on data provided therein.
• Practice within area of professional and clinical competence and seek support from supervisor / other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
• To comply with department policies in clinical governance, health and safety and infection control.
• To manage or assist in the management of a clinical area including schedule capacity, ensuring that the service is utilising clinical capacity to the full.
• To collaborate with other healthcare professionals and participate in case conferences.
• To participate in clinical research.
• To review and update clinical protocols and standard operating procedures.
• To propose and participate in service improvements or quality improvement projects.
• Contribute to or lead departmental in-service training programmes and hospital educational talks.
• Actively engage in continued professional development to podiatry knowledge and skills.
• To supervise junior colleagues and line manage staff in specified workgroup.

The Requirements

• A recognised Degree in Podiatry
• Post-graduate degree in relevant area preferred
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• Positive and collaborative
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Supervisory experience preferred