The Position
Prescript has partnered with an ACCHO in Cape York, Queensland, to help them find locum FIFO GPs with experience or a passion for improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes through primary health care.
★ Locum blocks from two weeks to two months
★ Placements are fly in, fly out to various communities in Cape York Queensland.
★ Reporting to the Executive of Clinical Services, you’ll be playing an extremely vital role in this unique and rewarding GP placement - ensuring clinical care is in line with national standards and fostering a culture focused on providing culturally appropriate patient-centered care.
★ Travel & accommodation is provided, including a stopover where necessary.
★ Daily rate of $1500.
★ You must be willing to travel in Cape York either by light aircraft or 4WD as required.
Current locum blocks are available at:
Pormpuraaw
Kowanyama
Napranum
Aurukun
Please enquire for blocks at other locations within this region (12 sites in total)
Located in Far North Queensland, the Cape York Peninsula is the largest unspoiled wilderness in northern Australia and Australia’s busiest tourist destination. The region is largely uninhabited and known its for four-wheel-drive enthusiasts. Throughout the region, you can find Aboriginal settlements, mining towns, cattle stations, extensive coral reef formations & fantastic fishing and diving (watch out for the crocodiles in the rivers!).
To learn more, click ‘Connect with Prescript’, or contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Recruitment Partner):
max@prescript.com.au // 0451 828 615
Dates Available
Two week minimum commitment - dates below are across the sites above.
Please let us know your availability and we will assess the rosters for suitability.
➞ Monday, 4 April 2022 to Wednesday, 6 April 2022
➞ Monday, 11 April 2022 to Wednesday, 13 April 2022
➞ Monday, 11 April 2022 to Wednesday, 13 April 2022
➞ Monday, 11 April 2022 to Thursday, 14 April 2022
➞ Tuesday, 19 April 2022 to Friday, 22 April 2022
➞ Tuesday, 26 April 2022 to Thursday, 28 April 2022
➞ Monday, 9 May 2022 to Friday, 13 May 2022
➞ Monday, 16 May 2022 to Friday, 20 May 2022
➞ Monday, 23 May 2022 to Friday, 27 May 2022
➞ Monday, 13 June 2022 to Wednesday, 15 June 2022
➞ Monday, 20 June 2022 to Friday, 24 June 2022
➞ Monday, 20 June 2022 to Wednesday, 22 June 2022
➞ Monday, 4 July 2022 to Thursday, 7 July 2022
➞ Monday, 4 July 2022 to Friday, 8 July 2022
The Benefits
★ $1500 per day
★ Accommodation provided
★ Return economy flights - travel on the finish day of the placement where possible
★ Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing vital GP services to remote communities
★ Experience a highly-rewarding and unique locum GP position
Who We’re Looking For
✓ Specialist AHPRA Registration
✓ FRACGP or FACRRM
✓ Current Medical Indemnity Insurance
✓ Australian Federal Police Check
✓ Demonstrated experience delivering services in a primary health care setting
✓ Experience in or a demonstrated commitment to improving Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health outcome
Sound Like You?
Contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Recruitment Partner) – Max is very happy to answer any questions.
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 Max on 0451 828 615
Email max@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 Max Drakeley
Max Drakeley, Prescript’s Recruitment Partner for locum and permanent positions across regional Australia.
“Every day I endeavour to build relationships with candidates and clients grounded in understanding, trust and honesty. This allows me to deliver a personable and bespoke service to our doctors, focussing on their individual needs and work preferences whilst providing a well informed and competent doctor to communities Australia-wide. I’m delighted to draw on my experience and apply Prescript’s comprehensive recruitment solution to help solve the regional doctor shortage.”
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, 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, Marcia Beere & Mel 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.
“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.”