Locum GP – Correctional Primary Health – Canberra ACT
The Position
Do you have an interest or experience delivering primary care in a custodial setting? Specialist GPs are required from November 2021 to the end of January 2022 to assist with an urgent locum vacancy in Canberra’s correctional facilities - working with a cohort of vulnerable patients in a secure clinical environment.
You will be required Monday-Friday in one of three facilities, including one youth justice centre, providing remote on-call coverage every fourth weekend. This role would suit GPs with previous correctional, emergency, public health or sexual health experience.
★ Excellent daily rate with superannuation on top
★ Generous accommodation budget with hire car included
★ Working alongside 3-4 other full-time GPs and the clinical director
★ Standard daily hours, no public holiday work, additional paid on-call
★ Part-time coverage considered
★ Ongoing locum opportunity with the service
To learn more, click ‘Connect with Prescript’, or contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Recruitment Partner):
max@prescript.com.au // 0451 828 615
Dates Available
➞ Monday 29th November 2021 – Friday 28th January 2022
➞ Likely to be extended
➞ Month or longer blocks preferable
➞ Part-time or casual coverage for local doctors considered
Prescript is keeping up to date with all border and travel restrictions and will help make your locum as smooth and stress-free as possible. Contact us to discuss, and we’ll advise what rules apply to you, tailored to your situation and location.
The Benefits
★ $2000 per day + GST + Super
★ $200 per day accommodation allowance
★ Hire car provided
★ Remote on-call daily rate + up to $450ph for call-backs
★ On-call one weekend in four
★ Diverse role split across three facilities
Who We’re Looking For
✓ Specialist AHPRA Registration
✓ Fellowship of RACGP, ACRRM or RACP
✓ Previous correctional, emergency, addiction medicine, sexual or public health experience
✓ Australian citizen/permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or other relevant work visa
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.
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, Allison Flanigan (Hanson) & 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.
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!