Family Physician

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 : Family Physician (FMC & Nursing Home)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Family Physician is responsible for the care of clients seen at the Family Medicine Clinic (FMC) and Residential Care services under NTUC Health. He/She will be working in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of care professionals such as care support staff, nurses and allied health professionals. He/she will be based primarily at the FMC and will be required to perform scheduled medical rounds and attend to residents in a Nursing Home on some days.

**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 regular 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 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 centered outcomes
- Guide care staff with regards 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

QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic medical degree recognized by the Singapore Medical Council
- Full registration with the Singapore Medical Council
- Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine / MMed (Family Medicine) preferred
- 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
- Relevant Graduate diplomas in Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Medicine or Mental Health
- Experience working with elderly or palliative patients
- Experience with medical innovation and/or novel care delivery models
- Willing to be based at both FMC & Nursing Homes

OTHER INFORMATION

Working Hours:

- Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
- Sat (Alternate): 9am-1pm

**Location**:

- Family Medicine Clinic at Serangoon
- NTUC Health Nursing Homes (Islandwide)