Senior / Podiatrist

Build your career with Changi General Hospital

Changi General Hospital is looking for podiatrists to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital role in enhancing patients' overall health and well-being by diagnosing and managing foot-related disorders as part of a multi-disciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

· General management of skin and nail conditions including calluses, corns, warts and fungal infections

· Perform partial or total nail avulsion

· Perform diabetic foot screening (neurovascular assessment) and assess risk category of condition

· Management of foot wounds including performing wound debridement and selection of appropriate dressings, as well as providing wound care education

· Provide foot care education, including educating patients on footwear selection based on health condition

· Perform biomechanical assessment and gait analysis

· Capture impressions of patients’ feet for prescription of customised insoles

· Prescription of prefabricated or customised insoles based on foot condition

· Maintain a continuous improvement mindset to seek out opportunities for enhancements to quality, productivity and/or patient safety and care

Requirements

• Degree in Podiatry or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Applicants with at least 5 years of relevant experience can be considered for senior positions.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.