Podiatrist
About Us
Woodlands Hospital is a next‑generation healthcare system in Singapore, designed from the ground up to meet the future of care. As an integrated acute and community hospital with specialist outpatient clinics and innovative care models, we go beyond traditional hospital walls to deliver person‑centred, connected and seamless care. Through strong partnerships with the community, a focus on preventive health and team‑based care, and a commitment to sustainability and health equity, we are shaping a healthier future for the population we serve.
Why This Role Matters
Podiatrists play a critical role in preserving mobility, independence and quality of life across the lifespan. This role is part of a multidisciplinary care team, working closely with doctors and allied health professionals to deliver integrated, high‑quality care. The Podiatrist is expected to uphold strong clinical standards, practise evidence‑based care, and contribute actively to service delivery, development and professional growth.
What You Will Drive
Clinical Care & Patient Outcomes
- Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of foot and lower‑limb conditions
- Treat dermatological, biomechanical, wound‑related and diabetic foot conditions
- Perform nail surgery, preventive diabetic foot screening, compression bandaging and total contact casting
- Prescribe, fabricate and fit foot orthotics and total contact insoles
- Deliver care across acute, outpatient and community settings, including nursing homes
Preventive Care & Education
- Educate patients and caregivers on foot health, self‑management and prevention
- Provide footwear advice and customised accommodative interventions
- Conduct group programmes, classes and home visits as required
Professional Practice & Clinical Quality
- Develop, implement and evaluate individualised podiatry intervention plans
- Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation
- Manage allocated caseload independently and provide service coverage when required
- Demonstrate professional, ethical and patient‑centred practice at all times
Service Delivery & Team Contribution
- Support daily operations of the podiatry service, including rostering and deployment where required
- Monitor equipment and inventory and contribute to procurement planning
- Maintain workload statistics and support service reporting
- Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and with external healthcare partners
- Adhere to hospital and departmental policies, procedures and charging guidelines
Learning, Teaching & Continuous Improvement
- Provide clinical education to podiatry students and on‑the‑job training to podiatry assistants
- Supervise and support junior podiatrists and therapy assistants where applicable
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical projects and service development
- Contribute to research activities and present at local or international conferences where appropriate
What You Bring
- Recognised qualification in Podiatry and eligibility for professional registration
- Relevant clinical experience across podiatry practice, preferably in acute, outpatient and/or community settings
- Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and decision‑making skills
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly with patients and caregivers
- Commitment to professional development, quality improvement and evidence‑based practice
- Professional integrity, accountability and a patient‑centred mindset
- Willingness to support service needs across settings and contribute to teaching, supervision or research activities as required
Success Profile
A successful Podiatrist delivers safe, high‑quality and compassionate care, works effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and demonstrates a strong commitment to professional standards and continuous improvement. They contribute positively to patient outcomes, service excellence and the broader mission of building a healthier future for the community.