National University Hospital Hiring! Full Time Senior - Prosthetist, Hand - Reconstructive Microsurgery in - Ricebowl

Overview*

A Functional Prosthetist provides functional upper limb prosthetic fitting service as an adjunct to the specialty of hand and reconstructive microsurgery. He/ she is to provide pre-and post-prosthetic counselling, evaluate patient and recommend correct prosthesis; to fabricate and produce fit high-quality prostheses for upper limb amputations and follow-up, as well as to expand prosthetic service by providing functional prosthesis for varying levels of hand amputations. He /she is to work alongside with our current aesthetic prosthetist to enable the delivery of comprehensive prosthetic solutions that optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction. Beyond clinical practice, a Functional Prosthetist will also be involved in research studies, teaching as well as other relevant operations and administration.

Job Responsibilities*

You will be responsible for the following:

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

• Clinical Practice
• Provide pre-and post-prosthetic counselling, evaluate patient physical/ stump conditions/ expectations and recommends the correct prosthesis as medically indicated in a clinic setting.
• Fabricate/ produce and fit high-quality prostheses for upper limb amputations, including follow-up and repair/ replacement of any worn/ damaged prostheses.
• Expand prosthetic service by providing functional prosthesis for varying levels of hand amputations:
• Multiple amputations through distal interphalangeal joint and the phalanges: passive functional prosthesis and body powered prosthesis
• Amputations through metacarpophalangeal joints and transmetacarpals: body powered prosthesis, externally powered prosthesis
• Thumb amputations: body powered prosthesis
• Below elbow amputation: body and externally powered prosthesis
• Organisational and Operations Excellence
• Run and upkeep of a self-contained and functioning prosthetic laboratory to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Perform inventory management.
• Manage department operational and service performances.
• To meet requirements for medico-legal, clinical and work safety enterprise risks, emergency responses, crisis management and service qualities.
• Manage manpower plans to support strategic and operational needs.
• Leadership and Management Excellence
• Take lead and strive for service and programme excellence.
• Manage policies and procedures to direct operations and service provision.
• Manage staff/ team and their performance. Provide mentorship for the staff/ team.
• Initiate and facilitate organisational changes and business transformation initiatives.
  
  
  

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

• Take part in or lead academic or research study in the department.
• Participate and drive continuous patient service improvement and risk management.
• Teach and mentor medical students if needed.
• Any other duties as required by Head of Department.
  
  
  

Requirements*

Qualification Required and Area of Discipline

• Minimum a Degree in Science with postgraduate certificate in Prosthetics. A Master in Science is preferred.
  
  
  

Required Competencies And Capabilities

• Minimum 2-3 years of clinical experience in producing and fitting prosthesis.
• Experience in R&D work in prosthetics is preferred, especially functional prosthesis.
• Able to work well with doctors and the rest of the colleagues.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and communication skills.