Resident Physician

Brief Summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Resident Physician, where you will play a vital role in patient care and clinical management while guiding and mentoring junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care and oversee the daily operations of clinical wards. Supervise and mentor House Officers, Medical Officers, and Trainees. Manage cold and urgent referrals not specifically assigned to any named consultant. Escalate complex patient cases to the on-call Consultant for specialist intervention. Oversee the preparation and endorsement of consultation and referral letters during emergencies outside office hours. Participate in departmental ward rounds, hospital teaching seminars, and clinical case conferences. Represent the hospital in Coroner's inquests or medico-legal hearings involving ward patients. Conduct ward rounds at night or outside regular hours while on call. Compile confidential mortality reports for submission to the Chairman Medical Board through the Head of Department. Fulfill night duty obligations as necessary and adhere to additional responsibilities as directed by the Head of Department or Chairman Medical Board. In surgical disciplines, perform elective and emergency procedures within the scope permitted by senior staff. Teach basic operative procedures to House Officers and Medical Officers, providing guidance as needed.

Requirements

• Possess a basic or post-graduate medical qualification from an accredited medical school, eligible for registration with the Singapore Medical Council. Have completed at least 1 year of housemanship and 3 years of medical officer postings or their equivalent. Exhibit a commitment to continuous learning to ensure quality patient care. Demonstrate strong diagnostic skills and clinical management capabilities. Display effective teamwork and the ability to motivate team members in a collaborative environment.