Podiatrist*(10294) - Alexandra Hospital

The Podiatrist is responsible for assisting in the management of a specialised workgroup and for providing specialised assessment and treatment to patients referred for podiatry. He / she will assist in the supervision of podiatrists deployed to the workgroup. Job Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities • Assesses and manages patients referred for podiatry independently and implements appropriate treatment plans, applying specialised podiatry knowledge and skills. • Reports to referring doctor and other members of the medical team. • Documents patient podiatry records accurately. • Charges patients accurately. • Updates individual performance statistical records regularly. • Complies with clinical and service standards. • Assists in the supervision of podiatrists in the workgroup. • Practices within areas of professional competence and seeks clinical support from supervisor / other healthcare professionals when appropriate. Secondary Responsibilities • Collaborates with other healthcare members and participates in case conferences. • Assists in the preparation of monthly performance reports for the workgroup. • Assists in the monitoring of key performance indicators of the workgroup (clinical / service quality, revenue and productivity). • Co-leads clinical research projects related to the workgroup. • Prepares and regularly updates the inventory for therapy equipment for the workgroup. • Assists in reviewing and updating clinical protocols and SOPs. • Assists in the management of projects assigned to the workgroup. • Co-leads in departmental activities (eg QC). • Assists in developing, promoting and marketing new clinical services. • Assists in budgeting for the workgroup. • Assists in the development and co-ordination of clinical education programme for podiatry students attached to the workgroup. • Assists in the induction of new podiatrists deployed to the workgroup. • Contributes to departmental in-service training programmes, hospital educational talks and external talks / workshops / forums / seminars. • Assists in the identification the training needs of staff in the workgroup. • Networks strategically with healthcare practitioners in NUH. • Actively updates podiatry knowledge and skills. Requirements • Recognized Degree in Podiatry. • Postgraduate qualifications in relevant clinical specialty preferred. • 4 years of relevant work experience preferred. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Good supervisory and coaching skills. • Service oriented and customer focused. • Result oriented. • Team worker. • Competent in IT skills (Microsoft Excel / Word / Access / Powerpoint) If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading. *Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply. #LI-SF1