Company Overview
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. We 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 with its head office at Lower Delta Road. We operate specialist clinics located at Kembangan, Orchard, Novena and Bukit Timah.
Our practice welcomes candidates who have the right mindset, who believe in themselves and who can meet the exacting standards of our Practice. Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities are available 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.
I. Responsibilities
Administrative
a. Schedule and manage patient appointments
b. Participate in clinical team meetings to enhance patient care
c. Assist the patient relations team in daily patient interactions as needed
d. Help maintain patient files, records and other information
e. Assist in maintaining compliance with the Practice’s quality standards
2. Clinical
a. Assist in preliminary examinations to assess and record patients’ conditions, and diseases associated with the lower limbs
b. Take and record patients’ vital signs and ensure that their medical histories are properly recorded and updated
c. Help make impressions of patients’ feet for the purpose of creating casts and/or orthotic fittings
d. Prepare patients for detailed examinations by the podiatrist, explaining what the treatment will include and what to expect
e. Assist the podiatrists by setting up equipment and instruments to perform procedures, examinations and/or surgeries
f. Assist podiatrists in minor surgical procedures by applying bandages and ensuring that affected areas are properly treated
g. Assist elderly patients in preparation for examination and/or surgical procedures
h. Ensure that examination rooms are properly cleaned and sanitised prior and post treatment
i. Operate the autoclave required to clean and sanitise equipment
j. Perform routine foot treatments and assist with the non-invasive treatment of common musculoskeletal conditions.
k. Perform post-surgical wound care and assist with management of diabetic foot and leg wounds
l. Communicate closely with patients ensuring their quality of care is maintained and experience is seamless.
m. Ad hoc duties as assigned by the Management
II. Qualifications
a. Diploma or Degree in Nursing is required for this role
III. Job Details
a. Permanent Full-Time position
b. 5 day work week
c. Working hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Monday to Saturday, Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)
d. Structured on-the-job training provided
e. Benefits include:
i. Medical benefits (Hospitalisation & Outpatient)
ii. Corporate & Staff Benefits
iii. CPF Contribution (if applicable)
iv. Career progression opportunities
v. Opportunity to earn more with added hours available
vi. Annual Leave – 14 days
f. Work locations: Orchard/ Novena/ Kembangan/ Bukit Timah as assigned
