COMPANY PROFILE

East Coast Podiatry is widely recognised as one of the most prestigious Podiatry group practices in the world. Patients from all over the globe travel to Singapore to seek our expert care for lower limb disorders. Our team of Podiatrists specialise in a wide range of leg and foot conditions, treating people from all walks of life. From new-borns with clubfoot deformity, complex paediatric gait disorders, common adult pains including knee arthritis, lower limb sports injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, to soft tissue conditions such as warts, fungus and toenail issues.

East Coast Podiatry is managed by a professional management team of 40 full-time staff with its head office at Lower Delta Road. Our departments include operations, finance, HR, legal, IT, marketing and a supply chain management team that handles logistics, warehousing and procurement.

JOB INTRODUCTION

First contract will be a 2 year Apprenticeship Programme. Candidates will receive training within a structured learning module under the close guidance of our senior podiatrists. Candidates will not be consulting nor treating patients independently during this phase. Successful candidates who graduate the programme will be offered a subsequent employment contract to practice with enhanced clinical autonomy.

The apprentice podiatrist position encompasses the foundation of continuous education in a working environment surrounded by advanced podiatric cases. Apprentices will be under the leadership of East Coast Podiatry's pioneering practitioners, whom are equipped with a vast knowledge of high risk, MSK, paediatrics, podiatric surgery and ultrasound imaging.

This position is a unique opportunity for podiatrists to be part of a well-equipped program that offers fluid progression of knowledge in a field of podiatry that is seldom seen. During the 2 years apprentices will be expected to follow the instructions of their senior clinical leads to ensure that overall educational learning and career progression milestones are being met.

1. Permanent full-time position in Singapore
2. Experienced podiatrists or fresh graduates are welcome to apply
3. Travel assistance allowance to relocate is available for non-Singapore residents (conditions apply)
4. 5 day work week. Full-day clinic duty on Saturdays is compulsory. Off days on Sunday and an assigned weekday (except for Wednesday)
5. Full day CPD and skills training every Wednesday is compulsory.
6. Clinic hours: 9am – 6pm, patient case briefing at 8.30am.

CAREER OVERVIEW

Our practice welcomes qualified Podiatrists who have the right mindset, who believe in themselves and who can meet the exacting standards and requirement of our Practice. Professionals who will uphold the virtuous culture of our Practice and place patient-care above themselves. Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities are offered to you. We are an extremely competitive team and we are looking for people who are good team players and who will excel in our dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Your daily work will encompass exposure to multiple specialisms within the medical field of Singapore, requiring clear and fast communications with the relevant specialized departments as you co-manage patient care.

East Coast Podiatry ensures that you will gain a deep and varied exposure to soft tissue surgeries, paediatrics, low risk diabetic to high-risk amputation patients, radiology, dermatology, sports podiatry, vascular, neurological, and orthopaedic cases.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Degree in Podiatry from a UK, Australian, New Zealand, American or South African state registered University
• Registered with the relevant bodies such as the U.K. HCPC, Australian AHPRA, an American Board of Podiatry or any relevant registration recognized by the Singapore Ministry of Health.
• Competence in written and spoken English

ROLE OF THE APPRENTICE PODIATRIST

Apprentices will work closely under the supervision of their clinical/senior lead and will undergo rotation across our four clinic locations to learn from various podiatrists. Duties will include:

1. Taking on patient cases as instructed by the mentoring podiatrist who will provide the apprentice with the needed information and specific instructions for the apprentice to carry out treatment to optimize full patient recovery.
2. The apprentice will provide patient reports required by the senior to ensure patient progress is being achieved.
3. Consultation will be carried out by the mentoring podiatrist and apprentices will be expected to join-questions may be asked for associate to obtain full educational benefit.
4. Apprentices will be expected to continuously study on their own time, as well as to periodically present their learnings and clinical cases to the panel of senior podiatrists

You may email us your CV with a passport photo along with your cover letter addressed to the Head of Podiatry Department Ms. Georgina Callaghan-Tay directly at [email protected]

JOB SCOPE:

· Working with senior management to develop and implement policies and actions;

· Drafting of regulatory instruments such as legislations and subsidiary legislations under the purview of the organisation;

· Providing legal advice and interpretation with respect to various legislations administered by the organisation, as well as all other laws of Singapore as required by the organisation in the discharge of its duties and functions;

· Drafting, reviewing and providing sound legal advice on a broad range of legal issues;

· Drafting, vetting and advising on general corporate and contractual matters including, but not limited to, tender documents, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), tenancy agreements and other commercial documents;

· Developing and setting in place internal legal processes and guidance for the various Divisions including setting up a repository of legal advice rendered to the organisation;

· Advising and managing potentially contentious matters;

· Managing and liaising with external lawyers; and

· Undertaking such other tasks/projects as may be assigned from time to time.

· To complete daily job given.

· Other relevant duties as may be assigned by the client

REQUIREMENTS:

· A law degree and be called to the Singapore Bar (or other commonwealth jurisdictions).

· At least 4 years post-qualification experience.

· Corporate work experience (especially in contract law) would be an advantage.

· Versatile and self-motivated with strong analytical skills.

· Able and willing to multi-task and work well under pressure handling a wide range of legal work.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to write and reason clearly and compellingly is essential.

· Team player who is also able to work independently with minimal supervision.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

· Contract type: 1 year with option to extend 1 year

· No. of candidates required: 1 pax

· Salary: Salary will commensurate with qualification and experience.

· Working hours and days: to be specified

· Date of commencement: 2024

· Working location: Central (Lavender MRT)

BENEFITS:

· Attractive salary

· Comprehensive medical benefits

· Leave benefits

· Training and Professional Development

Interested applicants may apply via

www.seacaremanpower.com for the agency’s consideration

Only shortlisted candidates will be notify

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