Have you considered supplementing your public health service commitments with some lucrative and well-supported ED shifts in a state-of-the-art private hospital?

Prescript has a requirement for ED Specialists in tropical Townsville, with the flexibility to pick up ad-hoc shifts or provide ongoing coverage throughout 2023.

With no night shifts or on-call, this is an excellent opportunity to provide private emergency coverage without the workload associated with some intensive ED locums, whilst still being remunerated excellently for your services.

Please read on or contact us to hear about this exciting vacancy!

The Position

Working alongside 2-3 other FACEMs or GP VMOs, plus support from senior staff specialists in other departments, you will be covering presentations to the private ED only. Shifts are available from the start of January 2023, where you can work as little as 1 shift (local doctors) or 3-4 shifts for those flying in and out of Townsville airport.

For doctors with extended availability, extended blocks with rostered days off can be easily organised if desired. Repeat locums are very well looked after – with opportunities at 3x other private EDs in QLD & TAS should you wish to travel between sites.

★ Percentage billing arrangement (high earning potential) with a guaranteed hourly rate

★ Confidential chat with the ED Director prior to commitment + induction shift if desired

★ Day shifts only – no nights or on-call

★ Supportive specialist & administrative staff to make locums as smooth as possible

★ Excellent self-contained accommodation, flights & car provided

★ Feedback from locums is they love the work environment and caseload

★ Great opportunity for QLD Health employees to locum within Queensland

Townsville is a laid-back tropical city located on the north coast of Queensland. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, it provides the perfect climate to get back to nature with lush rainforests, the great barrier reef, crystal clear streams, and red outback plains in its surrounds. Or perhaps you would prefer to escape to one of the islands off the coast where you’ll find an abundance of marine life and wildlife to discover.

To learn more, click ‘Connect with Prescript’, or contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):

0451 828 615 // max@prescript.com.au

Dates Available

➞ 5th January 2023 onwards

➞ 8-10 hour shifts between 0700-2200 (flexible)

➞ 3-4 shift blocks or longer-term coverage with rostered days off preferred

➞ Work as little as 1 shift in urgent periods (local doctors)

Please get in touch with your availability and we’ll assess the roster for suitability. At this stage, there are shifts practically daily from the 5th of January onwards, but get in touch as soon as possible to arrange your locum blocks.

The Benefits

★ Guaranteed hourly rate or 70% of private billings (you almost always exceed hourly rate) – excellent earning potential

★ Modern self-contained central accommodation provided – family-friendly if required (with swimming pools) – situated on The Strand promenade

★ Return economy flights from anywhere in Australia for FIFO locums

★ Hire / fleet cars provided for the duration, or fuel reimbursed if driving

★ We are sure you will love exploring Townsville – Other doctors have given fantastic feedback on their locums there! 

Who We’re Looking For

✓ Fellowship of ACEM, RACGP or ACRRM

✓ Specialist AHPRA Registration

✓ Recent emergency experience + up-to-date trauma courses

✓ You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or relevant work visa

Sound Like You?

Contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner) – Max is very happy to answer any questions about this flexible and well-remunerated private emergency locum

There are three ways to find out more:

1. Call Max on 0451 828 615

2. Email max@prescript.com.au

3. Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’

Next Steps with Prescript

At Prescript Recruitment, we follow a transparent, friendly process:

◼️ The first stage is an informal conversation with Prescript for you to decide if you want to proceed – you will need to share your CV and we will talk about the position, the healthcare organisation, and the location. You can let us know if you want to bring your family and if you have any special requirements.

◼️ The second stage is an informal application – we will arrange a phone call or a review of your skills to establish if this is going to be a good fit.

◼️ The third stage – if you’re happy then Prescript will send you a locum confirmation to say ‘congratulations – all booked!’

◼️ The fourth stage – Prescript will help manage all the paperwork and logistics. All you have to do is look forward to starting. 

About Max Drakeley

I’m Max Drakeley - Prescript's Senior Recruitment Partner for locum and permanent Specialist Doctor positions across Australia. My genuine interest, passion, and knowledge within the hospital and healthcare industry means I am able to provide a highly tailored service to doctors and health services.

I focus on listening to and understanding the needs of everyone I work with. This allows me to place doctors in positions that perfectly suit their requirements, and provide health services with well-informed and competent doctors, so they can operate at a higher capacity and under less stress.

When not providing solutions to doctors and communities Australia-wide, I love to cook, travel, and spend time with my dog, Monty, and my partner at my home on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. I’m a science nerd at heart and spend my spare time as an editor and author for a cutting-edge Biology magazine for year-12 and undergraduate students.

Meet the Prescript Recruitment Team

We work with doctors for locum, ongoing and fixed-term positions across regional Australia. Connect with Prescript here ⬇️  

◼️RECRUITMENT 

James Hill, Nicola Speer, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston, Paul Tillman & Jason Ahmad. Dedicated recruitment partners focused on helping doctors throughout the recruitment process.

◼️MARKETING & VACANCIES

Grace Clueit. Rapid promotion of locum, ongoing and fixed-term vacancies - helping doctors discover jobs with ease.

◼️CREDENTIALING & LOGISTICS

Stef McLaughlin, Lee Kabigting, Marcia Beere & Melissa Crane. Adhere to the highest JAS-ANZ-accredited standards of quality and credentialing. Management of paperwork and travel logistics so that doctors start on time.

◼️FINANCE & PAYMENTS

Hugo Scales. Prescript's Finance & Payments Manager ensures doctors get paid promptly and smoothly.

At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.

Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.

We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.

There are three ways to contact us:

1. Call 1300 755 498

2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript'

We’d love to hear from you!