Senior Palliative Care Physician
Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Palliative Care Physician to provide clinical leadership and specialist care for patients with advanced illness, frailty, dementia, and end-of-life care needs across nursing homes and home-based services. This role combines direct patient care, multidisciplinary leadership, clinical governance, professional supervision, and service development within the Integrated Home & Palliative Care Service (IHPCS).
Key responsibilities
Provide comprehensive palliative and end-of-life care in nursing homes and patients' homes
Conduct clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and symptom management
Lead Advance Care Planning (ACP), goals-of-care discussions, and end-of-life decision-making with patients and families
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, person-centred care
Supervise and mentor nurses, locum doctors, and the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
Support quality assurance, clinical governance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Contribute to the development and enhancement of integrated palliative care services
Participate in stakeholder engagement and clinical collaborations to improve care outcomes
About you
Fully registered with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
Graduate Diploma in Palliative Medicine (GDPM) or equivalent palliative care qualification preferred
At least 5 years of post-registration clinical experience
Experience in palliative care, geriatrics, community medicine, home care, hospice care, or nursing home medicine is advantageous
Experience in multidisciplinary leadership, clinical supervision, and quality improvement
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and family engagement skills
Why Join Us
At MWS, you will have the opportunity to shape and strengthen community-based palliative care services while working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care for patients and their families.