Staff Physician/Staff Registrars/Resident Physicians (Various Department)

KK WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Staff Physician. Candidates must have an MBBS or recognized postgraduate qualification with at least 3 years of Medical Officer experience. Responsibilities include supervising junior doctors, performing medical duties, and ensuring quality patient care. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. This role includes calls and participation in educational activities.

Qualifications

• Must have MBBS or post graduate qualification recognized by Singapore Medical Council.
• At least 3 years of Medical Officer experience.
• Ability to perform independently in Department.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a Medical Officer including calls and responsibilities.
• Assist, guide, and supervise House Officers in their duties.
• Write timely medical reports and ensure accuracy of hospital documentation.
• Update relatives on patients' conditions and explain procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent performance

Education

MBBS or post graduate qualification

Job description

Departments seeking

Staff Physician

• Cardiology Service (Paediatrics)

Staff Registrars

• Gynaecological Oncology
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit
• Reproductive Medicine
• Paediatrics

Resident Physicians

• Diagnostic & Interventional Imaging
• Emergency Medicine
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Otolaryngology
• Gynaecological Oncology
• Reproductive Medicine
• Neurosurgical Service

Clinical Associates

• Emergency Medicine (Paediatrics)
• Gynaecological Oncology
• Ophthalmology Service
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Neurosurgical Service
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job Responsibilities

• To perform at the same level of duties (including calls) and responsibilities (same roster) of a Medical Officer. Their competence will be individually assessed by the Head of Department (HOD) and thereby given clinical duties accordingly.
• To assist, guide and supervise the House Officers in their duties, and review all new cases as soon as possible following admission and check on the House Officer\'s findings and notes
• To write medical reports. Urgent reports should be prepared within a week and non-urgent reports within two weeks.
• To ensure the accuracy and completion of the Hospital Inpatient Discharge Summary (HIDS) Forms and the diagnosis & disease index on the front sheet of the case records. In cases of difficulty, the Senior Medical Staff (Registrar and above) should be consulted.
• To assist the Senior Medical Staff (Registrar and above) in the running of Specialist Outpatient Clinics, and should not make any major changes to the treatment regime or discharge long-term patients from follow up without the prior approval of the Senior Medical Staff.
• To update relatives on patients\' conditions.
• To explain procedures to patients and their relatives, as well as obtaining consent for such cases, if so designated by their Senior Medical Staff.
• To sign Death Certificates and obtain consent for autopsy of deceased patients.
• To inform the Senior Medical Staff of any major problems and discharges against medical advice. They are permitted to counsel patients who wish to be discharged against medical advice.
• To participate in the department\'s teaching activities as directed by the HOD.
• To perform any other medical duties as directed by the senior medical staff in their respective departments, and should be prepared to cover the duties of junior doctors when the need arises.

Job Requirements

• MBBS or post graduate qualification recognised by Singapore Medical Council;
• At least 3 years’ of Medical Officer experience;
• Able to perform independently in Department;
• Highly adaptive and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Must be able to do calls.