Senior Medical Officer - Dermatology

Why This Role Matters
The Senior Medical Officer – Dermatology plays a critical specialist role in delivering high-quality dermatological care to post heart and lung transplant patients. These patients are clinically complex and require expert management to address immunosuppression-related skin conditions, malignancies, and chronic dermatological complications. This role directly supports patient safety, transplant longevity, and improved quality of life through specialist-led clinical care. Working within Metro North Hospital and Health Service, the position contributes to excellence in clinical governance, health equity, and culturally safe healthcare delivery aligned with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

Job Description
This is a permanent part-time specialist position responsible for delivering advanced dermatological care to transplant patients and assuming overall responsibility for patient management within scope. The role involves outpatient consultations, limited inpatient management when required, supervision of junior medical staff, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will operate within Metro North Health’s values-based framework, contributing to clinical excellence, ethical decision-making, and system-wide quality standards.

Key Features of the Role:
• Permanent part-time government specialist position
• Focus on dermatological care for heart and lung transplant patients
• Clinical leadership and supervision responsibilities
• Participation in hospital quality improvement programs
• Strong commitment to health equity and culturally safe practice
• Opportunity to work in a world-class public health system

Responsibilities
• Provide specialist dermatological care to post heart and lung transplant patients
• Conduct outpatient consultations and manage limited inpatient cases as requested
• Assume overall clinical responsibility for assigned patients
• Supervise and support medical staff in training
• Establish and manage work priorities independently
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and hospital programs
• Participate in ethical decision-making aligned with organisational goals
• Support Metro North Health’s health equity agenda
• Promote culturally safe and responsive healthcare services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care

Required Qualifications
• Eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Fellowship in Dermatology or equivalent recognised qualification
• Demonstrated clinical experience in specialist dermatology practice
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior medical staff

Educational Requirements:
• Medical degree recognised in Australia
• Specialist Fellowship in Dermatology
• Current AHPRA registration or eligibility

Experience and Skills:
• Experience managing complex dermatological conditions
• Strong clinical decision-making capability
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Commitment to quality improvement and governance frameworks
• Understanding of health equity and culturally safe healthcare delivery
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively

Salary Insights
Salary details are not publicly specified. As a Queensland Government specialist medical position, remuneration is aligned with Queensland Health Senior Medical Officer pay scales, inclusive of superannuation and government employment benefits.

Company Overview
Metro North Hospital and Health Service is one of Queensland’s largest and most dynamic public health services, delivering high-quality healthcare across Brisbane and surrounding regions. The organisation is committed to excellence in clinical care, innovation, teaching, and research. Metro North Health actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and health equity, with a strong focus on culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

FAQs
Q1 Is this a full-time role?
No, this is a permanent part-time position
Q2 Is specialist registration required?
Yes, eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA is mandatory
Q3 Does the role involve supervision?
Yes, supervision of medical staff in training is required
Q4 Is this a government role?
Yes, this is a Queensland Government health position
Q5 Are recruitment agency applications accepted?
No, third-party applications will not be accepted

Application Tips
• Clearly mention AHPRA registration and Fellowship credentials
• Highlight experience in transplant dermatology or complex immunosuppressed patients
• Demonstrate leadership and supervision experience
• Showcase involvement in quality improvement initiatives
• Align your application with health equity and culturally safe care principles
• Apply directly through the official Metro North Health portal