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Principal / Senior / Psychologist
Role summary
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The Principal/Senior Psychologist is expected to provide psychological assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based interventions for patients, while working closely with doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and families. Requirements typically include a recognised degree or postgraduate qualification in psychology, relevant clinical experience, professional registration or eligibility for registration in Singapore, and strong skills in psychological assessment, counselling and clinical documentation. The successful candidate should demonstrate sound clinical judgement, ethical practice, empathy and the ability to manage complex cases. Senior applicants may also be expected to supervise junior psychologists, contribute to service development, support research or training, and participate in multidisciplinary programmes. Good communication, teamwork and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment are essential.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Hospital offer first; it registers you with the Nursing Board (equivalent training, valid licence, maybe an exam) and sponsors an S Pass (SGD 3,300+) or Employment Pass.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Only healthcare institutions with inpatient services can bring in foreign nurses, and the Singapore Nursing Board deals with their HR teams only, never with agents.
Official source: Singapore Nursing Board: foreign-trained nurses and midwives. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Healthcare jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Hospital applies to the Nursing Board for you: training, licence, practice in last 5 years; maybe an exam |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Housing | Public hospital groups offer foreign nurses a housing allowance (Ministry of Health, May 2023) |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Singapore General Hospital Pte Ltd
Singapore General Hospital (SGH), operated by Singapore Health Services (SingHealth), is Singapore’s largest and oldest acute tertiary hospital. It provides comprehensive medical, surgical and specialist services, handling complex cases referred from across Singapore and the region. SGH is also a major teaching and research institution, working closely with Duke-NUS Medical School and other healthcare education partners. The hospital employs multidisciplinary teams covering medicine, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, pharmacy and many other professional fields. Its work combines patient care with clinical innovation, education and research. Employees typically operate in a structured, collaborative environment with opportunities for continuing professional development and exposure to diverse patient needs. As a public healthcare institution, SGH offers the opportunity to contribute to Singapore’s national healthcare system while developing experience in a large and academically active hospital.