(Senior) Podiatrist - High Risk

About the role

National University Hospital (NUHS) in Singapore's Western Cluster is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated podiatrist with post-graduate experience and training in high-risk and diabetes-related conditions of the lower limb. The podiatrist works within a team while also working autonomously as a resource of expertise, and takes part in multidisciplinary case conferences with specialists such as Orthopaedics, Vascular and Endocrine Medicine.

Key responsibilities

• Autonomously assess, diagnose and manage patients with a wide range of medical and podiatric conditions, and recognise acute high-risk foot presentations
• Recommend diagnostic tests such as bloods and x-rays and interpret the results
• Manage or help manage a clinical area, including scheduling and capacity
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and take part in case conferences and clinical research
• Review and update clinical protocols and standard operating procedures, and contribute to quality improvement projects
• Lead or contribute to in-service training and educational talks, and mentor students
• Educate other healthcare professionals and run practical workshops on high-risk foot conditions
• Take part in professional development and clinical supervision, and supervise junior colleagues and line manage staff in a specified workgroup

Required profile

• Recognised degree in Podiatry; post-graduate degree in a relevant area preferred
• Post-graduate experience and training in high-risk and diabetes-related lower limb conditions
• Experience in advanced wound care therapies such as negative pressure wound therapy, maggot debridement therapy and/or ultrasonic debridement is beneficial, though full training will be given
• Supervisory experience preferred

Required skills

• Excellent clinical, diagnostic and interpersonal skills
• Time management, communication and organisational skills
• Empathy, resilience, a methodical approach and problem-solving ability

To apply, send a detailed resume and cover letter by email to the hospital's allied health unit, quoting "Applying for position of (Senior) Podiatrist" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.