Podiatrist

About the role

The Podiatrist assists in managing a specialised workgroup and provides specialised assessment and treatment to patients referred for podiatry. The role also involves helping supervise podiatrists deployed to the workgroup.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and manage referred patients independently, implement treatment plans and report to the referring doctor and the medical team
• Document podiatry records accurately and charge patients correctly
• Update performance statistics regularly and comply with clinical and service standards
• Assist in supervising podiatrists in the workgroup and practice within their area of competence
• Collaborate with colleagues, take part in case conferences and help prepare monthly performance reports
• Monitor key performance indicators (clinical quality, revenue and productivity)
• Co-lead clinical research projects, update clinical protocols and SOPs, and help manage workgroup projects
• Help with departmental activities such as quality control, and assist in developing and marketing new clinical services
• Assist in budgeting, clinical education for podiatry students, induction of new podiatrists and staff training
• Network with healthcare practitioners in NUH and keep podiatry knowledge and skills up to date

Required profile

• Recognised degree in Podiatry; postgraduate qualifications in a relevant clinical specialty preferred
• 4 years of relevant work experience preferred
• Good communication, interpersonal, supervisory and coaching skills
• Service-oriented, result-oriented and a team player
• Only Singapore citizens and permanent residents may apply

Required skills

• Competence in IT tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint