assessing patients with ear abnormalities and/or auditory disorders; make comprehensive audiological evaluations using specialised instruments and electronic equipment.
conducting habilitative and rehabilitative programs for the hearing handicapped and their family members, including counselling, auditory training, lip reading. You will also prescribe, evaluate and select appropriate hearing aids.
participating in scientific research related to auditory phenomena and provide education to other members of the healthcare team. You can also expect to contribute towards continuous quality improvement in the department and provide guidance to trainees and students.
performing radiographic examinations and produce images of diagnostic quality for radiological reports. When suitably trained, you will also perform advanced specialised radiological examinations, for example, CT and MRI scans.
assisting Radiologist in Fluoroscopy, Angiography and Interventional radiological procedures.
performing quality assurance procedures to ensure proper working of radiographic equipment and accessories with due regards to patient welfare, clinical responsibility, radiation protection and effective use of technology. You can also expect to contribute towards continuous quality improvement in the department and provide guidance to trainees and students.
all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, diagnosis of dietary / nutritional problems, prescription of appropriate dietary treatment and nutrition care plan, monitoring and counselling of patients in a variety of settings.
providing education to patients and their family members or caregivers on nutrition and dietary requirement to increase awareness between nutrition and health/disease prevention.
participating in community and public education and activities to promote healthy food choices and nutritional well-being. You can also expect to contribute towards continuous quality improvement in the department and provide guidance to trainees and students.
Requirements
Degree in Dietetics or Degree in Nutrition with Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
Collaborating with other professionals to provide bio-psychosocial assessment and social diagnosis of the patients/families. You will formulate and implement comprehensive bio-psychosocial treatment plans utilising appropriate clinical social work interventions to help them cope with crisis, hospitalisation, treatment, chronic illness rehabilitation, reintegration to society, life transitions, grief and bereavement. Interventions may include individual counselling, group counselling, family counselling, patients’ support groups, caregivers’ support groups and psycho-educational workshops.
assisting in the screening, social diagnosis and treatment of victims of abuse. You will facilitate referrals and access to social services and community resources including nursing homes, medical financial assistance, legal aid, etc. You can also expect to contribute towards continuous quality improvement in the department, participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds, and provide guidance to trainees and students.
Requirements
Degree or Masters in Arts with a major in Social Work
playing a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Using sophisticated automated equipment and instruments, you will examine and analyse body fluids, tissues, and cells; look for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms; analyse the chemical content of fluids; match blood for transfusions; and test for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.
analysing the results and relay them to physicians in a timely manner in order for them to confirm a diagnosis or to monitor treatment. You can also expect to contribute towards continuous quality improvement in the department and provide guidance to trainees and students.
Requirements
Diploma, Degree or Masters in Biological, Chemical, Physical or Clinical Laboratory Sciences
assessing, develop and implement treatment plans to help individuals achieve optimal independence by improving and restoring skills in activities of self-care, daily living, work activities, leisure and play.
providing functional, cognitive and perceptual assessment and training of daily activities, facilitate work rehabilitation, prescribe and train in the use of assistive technology or devices, and apply ergonomic principles to performance of occupations. You will also educate and provide training for family members and caregivers on interventions and care giving skills.
devising treatment to help overcome patients’ lack of confidence, irrational fears, anxieties and difficulties in relationships with others for mental health setting. You can also expect to contribute towards continuous quality improvement in the department and provide guidance to trainees and students.
performing objective and subjective eye examination to determine the type of refractive error so as to provide patients with the appropriate prescription for the use of getting vision corrective aids such as spectacles and contact lenses.
providing contact lens fitting assessment to determine the appropriate lens fit and also to deliver patient education on proper contact lens care and usage. You will also provide periphery diagnostic test such as corneal topography, ultrasound pachymetry and intraocular pressure for patients requiring cornea transparent or refractive surgery, and perform both contact and non-contact biometry assessment to determine the parameters required for intraocular implants and ultrasound B scans to elicit the presence of any intra-orbital abnormality.
participating in various forms of community eye screening projects undertaken by the department, contribute towards continuous quality improvement in the department and provide guidance to trainees and students.
providing a wide range of patient-oriented services to inpatients and outpatients. Besides dispensing and counselling patients on their medications, you will work closely with physicians to recommend and monitor patient drug therapy and provide drug information.
identifying, resolve and prevent drug related problems using your clinical knowledge, thus ensuring safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients. You will also have opportunities to practice pharmaceutical care in a comprehensive range of disciplines available in the hospital.
involving in management of patients in the anticoagulation and heart failure clinics to achieve a specific therapeutic outcome. In addition, you will provide drug information and educate patients and family on their medications. You are also expected to contribute towards continuous quality improvement in the department and provide guidance to trainees and students.
assessing, treat and prevent physical disability, movement dysfunction, and pain or other symptoms resulting from injury, disease, disability or health related disorders, in order to gain or regain independence with daily activity and improve quality of life. Some examples of the conditions you will see may include neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, geriatric, paediatric, and mental health conditions. Physiotherapy interventions may include use of therapeutic exercises, electrical physical agents, advanced technological equipment, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, gait training and functional training.
educating patients and caregivers to assist in intervention programs to improve conditions. In addition, you will be required to participate in public education, forums and activities on physiotherapy and injury prevention. You are also expected to contribute towards continuous quality improvement in the department and provide guidance to students and Therapy Assistants.
assessing, diagnose and implement treatment for a range of problems related to the foot and lower limbs. Using your specialist skills and diagnostic aids, you will treat a broad spectrum of patients ranging from general low risk foot assessments to corns and calluses, infections, skin and nail diseases, congenital or acquired deformities, high-risk diabetic ulcer patients as well as servicing several community clinics to treat high-risk DM patients.
involving in the fabrication of custom made orthoses, insoles and corrective footwear. In addition, you will educate patients and family members or caregivers on preventive foot care and continued treatment of disorders and conduct public forums and 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.
assessment, measurement, design and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices and work closely with technicians during the fabrication process. The prosthetic patients seen at the weekly Amputee Clinic range from paediatrics to geriatrics and present with amputations resulting from DM, trauma and osteosarcoma. The orthotic service covers a diverse range of patients, including paediatric to rehabilitation clinics, Scoliosis treatment, polio, cranial moulding helmets and custom seating and wheelchairs.
providing patient education on use and care of the prostheses and orthoses as well as conduct follow-up assessments. You can expect to contribute towards continuous quality improvement in the department and provide guidance to trainees and students.
providing clinical psychological services for both inpatients and outpatients within the psychiatric and medical services as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. You would assess, diagnose and intervene with people in dealing with life challenges, particularly those with relatively serious forms of psychological distress and/ or psychopathology.
psychometric assessments of cognitive, personality, emotional and neuropsychological functions in relatively serious forms of psychological distress and/ or psychopathology and consultation liaison work with other medical teams. Individual and group therapy will also be offered through the application of psychological interventions to individuals with psychiatric conditions.
contributing to mental health promotion programmes and psychological duties within the institute’s framework. You will also have the opportunity to participate in or conduct research.
Requirements
Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology or Forensic Psychology. Those with good Honours will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Preferably with 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience.
It will be an advantage if you are holding or are eligible for a valid registration, license or practising certificate with an established or recognised psychological professional body such as APA, APS or BPS.
providing planned course of radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist, observing radiation safety measures and practice standards. You will also prepare and construct equipment such as immobilisation, treatment and protection devices.
performing simulations using a range of computerised simulation and treatment machines, and will conduct machine safety checks.
educating patients and their family members or caregivers regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care. You can also expect to contribute towards continuous quality improvement in the department and provide guidance to trainees and students.
providing the basic and advance respiratory care services to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardio pulmonary system.
planning, implementing and evaluating diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services, emergency services and special procedures in the Intensive Care Units for patients to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardio-respiratory diseases and related disorders. Some of the respiratory therapy procedures that you will perform include management of patients on mechanical ventilator, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assist in endotracheal intubations, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, assist in bronchoscopy procedure, etc. You will also participate in the ward rounds with the medical team to review and discuss appropriate respiratory therapy for the patients.
providing education and training to other members of the healthcare team, students and patients as needed as well as basic maintenance and trouble shooting of RT equipments. You can also expect to contribute towards continuous quality improvement in the department and provide guidance to trainees and students.
providing evidence based quality assessment, treatment and holistic management plans for inpatients and outpatients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties/disorders arising from stroke, brain injury or other neurological injuries, or degenerative disorders.
working within multidisciplinary teams both in the acute general hospital and the rehabilitation centre. You will also be expected to contribute towards continuous quality improvement programs within the department.