Skin Cancer General Practitioner (GP)

About the role

A busy, well-established private skin cancer clinic in Devonport, Tasmania, is recruiting a Skin GP to join its team and take on an established patient base. The clinic has strong patient demand, a large existing waitlist and eight experienced skin doctors already on site. The role suits someone who wants to focus on skin cancer medicine and develop procedural skills such as flaps, grafts and surgical excisions.

Key responsibilities

• Perform full-body or focused skin examinations using dermatoscopy to identify new, changing or suspicious lesions.
• Take tissue samples and perform minor surgical excisions for skin cancers and suspicious lesions.
• Perform more complex procedures such as flaps and grafts, depending on experience and competency.
• Provide non-surgical treatments such as cryotherapy, topical chemotherapy and photodynamic therapy.
• Advise patients on sun protection, self-monitoring and long-term skin health.
• Photograph and monitor suspicious lesions and refer complex cases to specialist dermatologists or surgeons.

Required profile

• FRACGP, MRCGP, ACRRM or equivalent.
• Experience in skin checks and procedural work.
• Ability to commit to a minimum of two days per week.
• Full Australian working rights.

What we offer

• Estimated doctor earnings of $450-$500 per hour, depending on procedural experience and capabilities.
• Clinic billings of approximately $750-$800 per hour.
• Established patient base and large existing waitlist.
• Fully equipped procedure rooms for advanced skin surgeries.
• Opportunity to develop skills in skin cancer medicine and procedural work.