(Senior) Executive - Orthopaedic Surgery - Continuous Learning Opportunities

Career in the Hospital

Join our incredible team at the National University Hospital (NUH), where we believe that a hospital is more than just a workplace. Every day, we witness the remarkable impact that our healthcare professionals can have on individuals, families, and entire communities. 

At NUH, we are driven by a shared purpose – to lend a helping hand to those in need, to be a source of support and healing, and to empower patients to live their best lives. 

We are looking for passionate and committed individuals to join us as we transform lives and create a lasting impact in the lives of our patients. The impact you make at NUH will be profound, regardless of the role you take up in the hospital. 

About NUH

The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore’s leading university hospital, with a proud heritage dating back to 1905 with the establishment of what’s now the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our strong ties with the medical school have shaped us into a unique institution, allowing us to seamlessly integrate clinical care with teaching and research. As a university hospital, we go beyond the realm of providing tertiary medical care. We are a hub of knowledge and innovation, attracting healthcare professionals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making significant contributions to the field. 

About Department and Purpose of the Position

A Clinical Outcome Coordinator of Department of Orthopaedic Surgery assists the custodian of the registry to establish and maintain the cluster’s clinical database for clinical research and outcome tracking.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

• To ensure compliance with the Singapore guidelines for Good Clinical Practice, Human Biomedical Research Act and all relevant MOH’s Act & Guidelines
• Possess a sound and in-depth understanding of the protocol of the assigned registry
• To prepare Domain Specific Review Board (DSRB) applications and make ongoing amendments to the registry.
• To review the inclusion/exclusion criteria with the custodian of the registry.
• To explain objectives of data collection to participant and obtain informed consent.
• To closely monitor participants’ outcome, track their follow-up visits and ensure data collected for post-op is within acceptable period.
• To prepare data for doctors’ research study.
• To ensure assessment for each participant is accurate and complete.
• To ensure data entered into database is consistent with the source data.
• To keep and file copies of all required documents of the registry (regulatory, DRSB communications and patient logs, etc)
• To submit and present monthly report and clinical indicators to custodian of the registry and reporting officer.
• To collaborate with multidisciplinary team to improve clinical outcomes and patients’ satisfaction.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

• To attend ward rounds, lectures, courses, and seminars where applicable.
• To take on additional responsibilities as assigned by Reporting Officer or senior management of Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Health Sciences or State-Registered Nurse with diploma/post-basic qualification in medical/surgical nursing.
• Experience in patient care would be preferred
• Able to demonstrate clinical skills, knowledge as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in MS office applications

Closing & Applications

When you join NUH, you become part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where expertise, knowledge, and compassion all come together. 

Working in healthcare offers satisfaction that extend far beyond the ordinary. The smiles of gratitude from patients and the profound sense of fulfilment that comes from helping others cannot be measured. It is a career that allows for both personal and professional growth. The challenges you encounter in this rapidly evolving industry push you to constantly expand your knowledge and skills, as well as encourage lifelong learning. 

Be a part of a team that gets to create a transformative healthcare experience for our patients and professionals alike.