New Palliative Medicine Consultant Opportunity in Singapore!
Thanks to its thriving economy, residents in Singapore enjoy high-quality health care, education, personal safety, and housing standards and the country is consistently ranked as one of the top destinations for international ex-pats. It may be the world’s second most densely populated country, but the city-state is also famous for being clean, pleasant and family friendly. If you are a Specialist / Senior Consultant level doctor, trained in Palliative Medicine and considering a lifestyle change overseas, then please do get in touch.
What’s on offer?
- 3 year contract with option to renew
- English speaking work environment
- Competitive and attractive remuneration packages
- Host of employee benefits
- Eco-friendly facility
- Excellent career progression prospects
- Performance bonuses are available as well as annual salary increments
- Relocation assistance provided for foreign applicants
- A very low tax rate
What is the role?
The role will be primarily based in a community hospital setting with a mixture of inpatient and outpatient treatment. Patients are also returned home for care wherever possible so some of the work will involve delivering Palliative care to patient`s in their own homes as well. Any other details will be discussed in more depth directly with the hospital team over a video interview.
What are we looking for?
Ideally the hospital is looking for a Senior Consultant, meaning at least 8-10 years or more of experience practicing at Specialist level.
The hospital can also only consider a specialist with one or more of the below qualifications:
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT or CCST) awarded by a competent authority of the UK (Please note CESR is not recognised in Singapore)
- Certification by one of the Royal Colleges in Australia or New Zealand
- Fellowship with the Hong Kong Academy or College (FHKAM, FHKAM etc)
The Location
Singapore is a bustling cosmopolitan city populated with high-rise buildings and landscape gardens. Brimming with a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture, Singapore is a dynamic city that’s rich in contrast and colour that embodies the finest of both East and West.
There are numerous shopping malls, museums, and dining and entertainment hotspots to choose from. Alternatively, you could choose to discover Singapore’s old world charm. You can explore and experience the island’s key historical landmarks or memorials or you could embark on a heritage trail and enjoy the sights and sounds at various cultural precincts, notably Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam.
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK's specialist in international medical recruitment and we‘ve helped many doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location.
Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.