Senior / Prosthetist, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery

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%)
1.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

2.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.

3.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%)

1.Take part in or lead academic or research study in the department.
2.Participate and drive continuous patient service improvement and risk management.
3.Teach and mentor medical students if needed.
4.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.