Locum Doctor

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
**NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health)** is an NTUC social enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and affordable health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on more than four decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest senior day care, nursing home and home personal care providers in Singapore. It also offers other services for seniors such as an active ageing hub, senior activity centres, community support for vulnerable seniors, and a sheltered / senior group home. In addition, it runs a chain of dental clinics, and a family medicine clinic

DESIGNATION : Locum Doctor (Home Care/Nursing Home/Family Medicine Clinic)

RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for locum doctors to support the Seniors. Currently, you have the opportunity to work at any of our different settings - Nursing Homes, Family Medicine Clinics and Home Care services.

The Doctor is responsible for the clients’ care under NTUC Health, by working closely with a multidisciplinary team comprising care professionals like care support staff, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Professional Responsibilities
- Practice at all times in accordance with the SMC Physician's pledge and abide by the SMC Ethical Code of Conduct
- Keep abreast of medical information and developments through CME events
- Keep abreast of the group's medical practice

Responsibilities at Family Medicine Clinic
- Conduct reviews for chronic medical conditions and practice in a manner aligned with the patient’s goals of care, according to best medical evidence and practices.
- Diagnose and treat acute medical conditions, prescribe medications, perform minor surgical procedures and initiate referrals for specialist reviews where necessary
- Work with a team of fellow doctors, nurses and care coordinators in order to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients
- Support NTUC Health’s overarching strategic goals by engaging with community partners, grassroots organizations and regional health systems where opportunities arise
- Explore and take part in medical innovation and novel care delivery models

Responsibilities at Nursing Homes
- Conduct medical rounds to review nursing home residents on a regularly scheduled basis to attend to their chronic medical needs and acute conditions in a manner aligned with the patient’s goals of care, according to the best medical evidence and practices
- Practice with a patient-centered approach, and engage with the resident or next of kin where necessary in order to develop a care plan aligned with the residents’ values and desired outcomes
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, allied health professionals, social workers and welfare staff with regular multidisciplinary meetings in order to achieve patient-centred outcomes
- Guide care staff with regard to best medical practices
- Support NTUC Health’s overarching strategic goals by engaging with community partners, grassroots organizations and regional health systems where opportunities arise
- Explore and take part in medical innovation and novel care delivery models

Responsibilities at Home Care Services:

- Deliver patient-centred medical care in a manner consistent with the patient's individual care goals
- Conduct rounds at clients’ homes to ensure care plans are being carried out
- Conduct regular check-ups and diagnosis of ailments, prescribe medication and refer client(s) for further specialist check-ups where required
- Respond in a timely fashion to the client's change in function or condition
- Ensuring patients receive their test results in a timely fashion
- Ensuring proper management of patients' follow-ups and return visits
- Communicating with other doctors when referrals are necessary
- Be an active and contributing member of the Homecare team

QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic medical degree recognized by Singapore Medical Council
- Registered with Singapore Medical Council
- Relevant experience working with elderly patients, or those with Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine / Family Medicine will be advantageous
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to serve and connect with the elderly and underprivileged
- Interest in medical innovation and novel care delivery models