The Position
Prescript has a General Medicine Head Of Department locum role available in regional Victoria. Dates are available from ASAP for 3 to 6 months.
★ This area of regional Victoria is ideal for those looking to step away from the bigger cities and enjoy the countryside, wineries, and a more relaxed lifestyle.
★ If you have innovative ideas about how a department is run and want to trial a more senior role, this could be a great career-building role for you. Use your General Medicine or subspeciality experience as a consultant and be part of developing a new service. Catchment population of 90,000 people.
★ This hospital requires an urgent locum Head of Department to bring experience and enthusiasm for building an integrative health service.
★ Requirements for those who can start ASAP for up to a six-month period, with potential for extensions.
★ Roster typically starts at 0730 to 1630. Doctors can potentially work part-time in this role. Once you have established a presence, working from home alternating weeks is also an option. Weekends are not required.
★ The service currently has an integrated ICU, HDU, Medical and Surgical units. You will be part of building an ambulatory service and establishing a contemporary integrative service with an outpatient and rapid access centre. Mental health services are triaged to another nearby health system.
★ You will be heavily involved in ward rounds and teaching registrars and RMOs on rotation from around Victoria.
★ You will also have consultants, registrars and RMOs available for your support.
To learn more, click ‘Connect with Prescript’, or contact Allison Flanigan (Hanson) - Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner for Medicine and Medicine Subspecialties
0415 075 498 // allison@prescript.com.au
Dates Available
➞ ASAP for up to six months (flexible length of time within this, however, at least three months is desirable)
Please Note: Prescript’s Credentialing Team is keeping current with all border, health and travel regulations. If you wish to apply or enquire about this locum, we will address any questions based on your location and the travel involved.
The Benefits
★ Up to $3,000 per day (negotiable)
★ Payment method choice via invoice or PAYG (ask Prescript for more details)
★ Return economy flights
★ Car hire or fuel reimbursement
★ Accommodation is provided
★ This is a huge opportunity for doctors that want to take their experience to the next level – career-building role with potential opportunity for a longer-term arrangement.
Who We’re Looking For
✓ Specialist Registration with APHRA
✓ FRACP
✓ You must either be an Australian citizen/permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a relevant work visa
✓ COVID vaccination proof is required
✓ Experience in Aboriginal health services is advantageous
✓ 4+ years post-fellowship is desirable
✓ Prior experience setting up a service or bringing innovative ideas and enthusiasm to your existing service is highly regarded
Sound Like You?
Contact Allison Flanigan (Hanson) - Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner - to find out more. Allison is very happy to answer any questions you may have about this role.
Would you like to hear about other location options for locums too? Talk to Prescript for a professional overview of clinical details, practice/hospital, rates and benefits.
There are three ways to find out more:
Call Allison on 0415 075 498
Email allison@prescript.com.au
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 Allison Flanigan (Hanson)
Allison is a Senior Recruitment Partner, working with Residents, Registrars, and Specialist Consultants, on locum and permanent positions, across regional Australia.
Medicine and Medicine Subspecialties
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
“I am thrilled to be part of the Prescript team. My career has been focused on creating targeted workforce solutions in critical healthcare recruitment, and I look forward to continuing to meet its challenges with enthusiasm! I can’t wait to work with you!”
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, Rebecca Doyle, Nadine Onto, Allison Flanigan (Hanson), Max Drakeley & Mel Houston. 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 and Marcia Beere. 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.
“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
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:
Call 1300 755 498
Email contact@prescript.com.au
Click 'Connect with Prescript'
We’d love to hear from you!
“We’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”