NUHS Allied Health and Pharmacy professionals are qualified practitioners and integral members of the holistic care team. With specialised expertise across a diverse range of disciplines, they practise at the forefront of their professions to improve health outcomes and enhance the quality of life for patients.
Today, there are many Allied Health professions, including Pharmacy, that work across nine NUHS institutions. Each profession has a distinct scope of practice and contributes unique expertise across the care continuum from primary and preventive care to acute, rehabilitation and long-term care settings.
Working closely with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, Allied Health and Pharmacy professionals play important roles in the care of the patient within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. They contribute to the diagnosis, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of diseases and illnesses, helping patients achieve and maintain their physical, sensory, psychological, cognitive and social well-being.
Beyond clinical duties, our Allied Health and Pharmacy professionals participate actively in research, education and health promotion initiatives such as providing workshops and talks for our patients, and in the community. Many are also involved in mentoring future Allied Health and Pharmacy professionals and advancing practice at both national and international levels.
Healthcare is evolving rapidly, and Allied Health and Pharmacy professionals are playing an increasingly important role in transforming how care is delivered. Across NUHS, our professionals are already shaping the future of healthcare, driving innovations that will transform care delivery in 2030 and beyond. Discover how NUHS Allied Health and Pharmacy professionals are driving change and transforming healthcare.
The NUHS Allied Health Council was formed in July 2021 to provide leadership in developing world-class Allied Health and Pharmacy professionals. Working closely with the stakeholders within NUHS, across the healthcare clusters and the Ministry of Health’s Chief Allied Health Office, the Council supports the continued development of the Allied Health and Pharmacy professions and workforce capabilities. Key initiatives include reviewing Allied Health career pathways and developing profession-specific training roadmaps in partnership with institutions of higher learning as well as the NUHS Academy.
Curious about the professionals behind NUHS’s Allied Health and Pharmacy teams? Explore thumbnails below to learn more about the diverse roles they play across our care ecosystem, from rehabilitation and diagnostics to medication management and community outreach.
Each job role provides insights into day-to-day responsibilities, the conditions they treat, and the impact they make across NUHS institutions. You will also find information on how to become an allied health or pharmacy professional — including required qualifications, recognised training pathways and career opportunities available at NUHS.
Acupuncturist
Art Therapist
Audiologist
Child-Life Therapist
Diagnostic Radiographer
Dietitian
Embryologist
Medical Social Worker
Medical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist
Occupational Therapist
Optometrist
Oral Health Therapist
Orthoptist
Perfusionist
Pharmacist
Physiotherapist
Play Therapist
Podiatrist
Prosthetist
Psychologist
Radiation Physicist
Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Therapist
Speech Therapist
