Haematology 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. The city-state is also famous for being clean, pleasant, and family-friendly. If you are a Specialist / Consultant level Haematologist and looking for a new opportunity, then please do get in touch.

What’s on offer?

• State of the art facilities - some of the best in the world!
• World class teaching hospital
• 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 of Approx. 15%

What is the role?

The role will be discussed in more detail directly with the hospital team over a video meeting.

What are we looking for?

Job Description

A specialist Haematologist position is available in a 795-bed general and acute care hospital located in the northern part of Singapore.

The position is based in the Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM), which provides a comprehensive range of laboratory services at the main hospital, the adjoining Community Hospital, and external clients. The Haematologist will provide consultative clinical services to the hospital and diagnostic services to the laboratory. Participation in teaching, research, quality improvement, and administrative activities is also expected.

Clinical duties include managing haematology patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. You will be expected to conduct three specialist clinics per week and handle inpatient referrals. Parenteral chemotherapy is an area under development at our hospital. You will be responsible for managing patients with benign haematological disorders, thrombosis, and myeloproliferative neoplasms.

As a member of the laboratory diagnostic service, you will be expected to report on blood films and bone marrows, assist the laboratory in interpreting abnormal results, and participate in quality control and procedure reviews. Leadership in licensing, accreditation, and external quality assurance activities is expected. You will also be involved in adding new tests to the laboratory inventory over time, as well as the procurement and setup of laboratory equipment. Liaison with other clinicians as well as senior staff in other laboratories is expected.

In addition to the clinical duties outlined above, there are administrative, research, and educational commitments expected, including (but not limited to) serving on hospital and external (up to national-level) committees in roles related to the specialty. You will be expected to teach various levels of staff, including medical undergraduates, junior doctors (including haematology trainees), and laboratory technical staff.

Candidates should be qualified and experienced medical specialists with relevant qualifications suitable for registration with the Singapore Medical Council and the Singapore Specialists Accreditation Board. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that their qualifications are recognized and suitable for registration by the aforementioned professional bodies prior to applying for this position.

Job Requirements

• A relevant clinical pathology haematology-specific qualification, such as FRCPath, FRCPA, or equivalent recognized by the Singapore Medical Council would be highly advantageous.

The hospital can also 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.

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.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration.