Senior Occupational Therapist (Hands)

About the role

The new Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH) in Tengah Forest Town, part of the National University Health System (NUHS) cluster, is building a comprehensive health campus offering emergency, inpatient, rehabilitative and outpatient specialist care, with completion expected in the early 2030s. This role contributes to the planning and delivery of hand occupational therapy services.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to planning of hand occupational therapy services, including space, design, workflow and manpower considerations.
• Collaborate with clinical, allied health, operational and administrative stakeholders on service planning.
• Assess and manage patients referred for hand occupational therapy independently, implementing appropriate treatment plans using specialised OT knowledge and skills.
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams and document clinical assessments accurately in occupational therapy records.
• Network strategically with healthcare practitioners within and beyond NUHS and comply with clinical and service standards.
• Assist with administrative duties as tasked.

Required profile

• Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).
• Full registration with AHPC.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant clinical specialty is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, prioritise workload and multi-task effectively.
• Strong analytical, communication, written and presentation skills; proactive, independent and team-oriented.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.