Our client is now seeking a suitably qualified Palliative Medicine Consultant to join their community hospital in Singapore, one of the most sought after destinations to live and work.
The facility was the first hospital in Singapore dedicated to the care of older persons.
They are a community care provider supporting needs through the care ecosystem, spanning inpatient, outpatient, home care and community-based programmes, and specialised areas of care in rehabilitation, dementia, wound and palliative care.
They care for more than 7,200 patients and beneficiaries each year. If you are a Palliative Medicine Specialist and are keen to relocate for a new long term position, this is a great opportunity to join an organisation where your skills in end of life care will be very appreciated by the local community.
Thanks to it`s 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. The city-state is also famous for being clean, pleasant and family friendly.
What’s on offer?
- 3 year initial contract with option to renew
- English speaking work environment
- Competitive and attractive remuneration packages
- 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
The hospital can only consider a specialist with one or more of the below qualifications:
- Certification by one of the medical specialty boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
- Fellowship with the Hong Kong Academy or College (FHKAM, FHKAM etc)
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT or CCST) awarded by a competent authority of the UK or Ireland (Please note CESR is not recognised in Singapore)
- Certification by one of the Royal Colleges in Australia or New Zealand
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.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.