Podiatrist

**_What you’ll do as a Senior/Podiatrist _**

You will assess, diagnose, and implement treatments for a range of problems in the primary care setting. Using your specialist skills, you will treat a broad spectrum of patients ranging from low-risk foot conditions such as corns, calluses, and pathological nail conditions to high-risk foot conditions (e.g diabetic foot ulcers).
- You will also be involved in managing biomechanical foot conditions which includes prescription of custom-made and off-the-shelf foot orthoses. In addition, you will educate patients and family members or caregivers on preventive foot care and the continued treatment of disorders, and conduct talks relating to foot care.
- You can also expect to contribute towards continuous quality improvement in the department and provide guidance to trainees and students.**_Skills crucial to success in this role_**
- Ability to work well independently in a challenging environment alongside a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrate and articulate sound clinical knowledge and reasoning, critical thinking, judgement, and decision-making in the provision of care
- Willingness to work at a different polyclinic location from time to time
- Patient-focused with a genuine desire to make a difference
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for a healthcare career and who is inspired to move ahead despite challenges

**_ Preferred Qualification_**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Podiatry from a recognized university
- Registration with the relevant governing body of this profession, if applicable

**_ Why you should join us_**

National Healthcare Group Polyclinics is under the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare in Singapore and recognized at home and abroad for the quality of its medical expertise and facilities. Become a part of the group where you will be offered a diversity of career options and advancement opportunities in different institutions within the NHG clusters.
- We care for our employees and foster a culture anchored on our core values as shown below:

- People-Centredness:

- We value diversity, respect each other and encourage joy in work._

Integrity:

- We commit ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct._

Compassion:

- We care with love, humility and empathy._

Stewardship:

- We are responsible for the care of our people, patients and population._

We ensure our employees’ wellbeing is taken care of while giving their best at work.

**Job Family**
- Allied Health

**Working Location**
- Ang Mo Kio (North-East), Geylang (Central), Sembawang (North), Woodlands (North), Yishun (North)

**Working Hours**
- Non-Shift

**Job Level**
- Junior Executive

**Education Level**
- Bachelor Degree, Post-Graduate Degree (Medical), Master Degree