Senior Medical Officer - Minor Injury and Illness Clinic

Why This Role Matters

The Senior Medical Officer in the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic plays a critical role in delivering urgent care for patients with non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. By providing timely diagnosis and treatment outside the emergency department, this role helps improve patient flow, reduce emergency department pressure, and ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Job Description

Metro South Health is seeking a Senior Medical Officer – Minor Injury and Illness Clinic to provide advanced urgent care services at Redland Hospital in Brisbane. The physician will manage minor injuries and acute illnesses, contribute to clinical leadership, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe and effective patient care.

Key Features

• Position: Senior Medical Officer – Minor Injury and Illness Clinic
• Organization: Metro South Health
• Location: Redland Hospital, Brisbane
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Sector: Public Healthcare
• Workplace Type: On-site

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent medical care for patients with minor injuries and acute illnesses
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of urgent care presentations
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure effective patient handover
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and patient-centered care
• Contribute to clinical governance, service development, and quality improvement initiatives
• Supervise and mentor junior medical staff
• Participate in teaching, research, and professional development activities
• Maintain high standards of clinical safety and patient outcomes

Required Qualification

• Medical degree with appropriate specialist training in Emergency Medicine, General Practice, or Urgent Care

Important Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or general practice
• Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic abilities in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and professional development
• Ability to supervise junior medical staff and contribute to clinical leadership

Employment Options

• Full-time employment within the public health system
• Opportunities for long-term career development
• Access to research, teaching, and training programs

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and remuneration package
• Generous leave entitlements and salary packaging benefits
• Professional development allowances and study leave
• Access to research and teaching opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and corporate discounts
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Experience and Skills

• Urgent care and emergency medicine expertise
• Diagnosis and management of minor injuries and acute illnesses
• Clinical leadership and mentoring abilities
• Multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
• Clinical documentation and patient safety practices

Salary Insights

• Competitive public health salary package based on experience
• Additional benefits such as salary packaging, professional development allowances, and research opportunities

Company Overview

Metro South Health is a major public healthcare provider serving communities across southern Brisbane, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim. The organization operates multiple hospitals and community healthcare services, delivering high-quality patient care while promoting innovation, research, and professional development.

FAQs

1. What type of cases does the clinic handle?
   The clinic treats minor injuries and acute illnesses that require urgent care but do not need emergency department treatment.

2. Where is the job located?
   The position is based at Redland Hospital in Brisbane.

3. Is teaching involved in this role?
   Yes, the role includes mentoring junior staff and participating in teaching and research activities.

4. What organization manages the hospital?
   The hospital operates under Metro South Health.

Application Tips

• Highlight experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or general practice
• Emphasize clinical leadership and mentoring experience
• Include research, teaching, or quality improvement activities
• Demonstrate ability to work in multidisciplinary healthcare teams