Locum Medical Officer (Ophthalmology- PACE Clinic)

Locum medical officer, Eye-PACE clinic, Department of Ophthalmology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

We are seeking doctors with Ophthalmology experience, to fulfil locum session in the Eye-PACE clinic.

Scope of work:

The locum medical officer will be expected to:

• Review Ophthalmology patients listed for ocular surgery.
• Screen the patient’s medical history.
• Ensure the patient is fit for surgery, based on established PACE guidelines.
• Perform a history and physical examination.
• Perform a medication review.
• Counsel the patient on nil by mouth and medication instructions prior to surgery, including the cessation of anti-platelet therapy when required.
• Review pre-operative blood results and ECG findings.
• Dispense pre-operative eye drops to patients.
• Order relevant peri-operative medication where required.
• Provide assistance to PACE nurses when required.

Clear and strict guidelines for all pre-anaesthetic work-up are available to guide practice.

Clinic sessions run from:

Mon - Fri: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm

Mon - Fri: 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm

Job Requirement

• MBBS (Singapore Universities) or equivalent, registrable with SMC.
• Must have obtained Full Registration with Singapore Medical Council (SMC).
• Active in clinical practice and possess a minimum of 3years’ experience as Medical Officer (post-housemanship).
• Experience in Ophthalmology preferred.
• IT skills in office/ clinical computer (PC) applications required.