Senior Ward Physician | Lead Medical Care & Teaching

National University Health System; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Health System in Singapore is seeking a Senior Resident Physician / Resident Physician for the Medical department. The role involves supervision of wards, patient care, and educational duties for House Officers, Medical Officers, and Trainees.

The position requires completion of basic specialist training and a recognized postgraduate qualification, with registration in the Singapore Medical Council and relevant housemanship/POST postings.

Qualifications

• Completed basic specialist training and a recognized postgraduate qualification.
• Must be registered with the Singapore Medical Council and completed 1 year of housemanship and 3 years medical officer posting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage day-to-day ward operations and patient care.
• Instruct and supervise House Officers, Medical Officers and Trainees.
• Review cold referrals not explicitly directed to a named Consultant.
• Attend to urgent referrals during night duty and inform on-call Consultant.
• Conduct ward rounds during on-call and outside office hours.
• Oversee preparation and signing of consultation referral letters in emergencies.
• Compile Confidential Mortality Reports for Medical Board submission.
• Represent ward or hospital at Coroner’s Inquests or medico-legal hearings when required.
• Participate in ward rounds, teaching seminars, clinico-pathological conferences, and other education.
• In surgical areas, perform elective and emergency procedures as permitted by senior staff.
• Teach basic operative procedures to Medical Officers and provide guidance.

Education

Basic specialist training completed

Job description

National University Health System in Singapore is seeking a Senior Resident Physician / Resident Physician for the Medical department. The role involves supervision of wards, patient care, and educational duties for House Officers, Medical Officers, and Trainees.

The position requires completion of basic specialist training and a recognized postgraduate qualification, with registration in the Singapore Medical Council and relevant housemanship/POST postings.