The Position

Five hours from Alice Springs, an outback hospital in the NT with 20 beds is seeking your availability for 2022 and beyond. As a Rural Generalist, this will be one of the highest levels you work at - an extremely highly rewarding role, covering all aspects of your training and why you become a doctor.  

★ Ward rounds in the mornings and ED and ward cover for the rest of the day

★ Tuesdays and Thursdays you will travel 170kms from Alice Springs to assist with women’s and children’s health

★ Be part of a driven team that always pitches in, works together, and offers the highest level of care to a very remote part of the country

★ On-call is shared 1:3, call-out on average is every second phone call

★ Flights in are via Airnorth Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and are also accessible by the RFDS on Mondays and Fridays (2 flights a day, one in the morning and one out in the afternoon)

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

mel@prescript.com.au // 0414 716 132

Dates Available

➞ Ongoing locum dates to join this health service’s expanding team for 2022 – please let us know your availability

➞ The average locum period is 7-10 days, with FIFO options available

The Benefits

★ $2000 per day  

★ Payment via ABN Invoice

★ Travel and accommodation is provided

★ Join an experienced team, of which most have been there for five years plus, with leadership from an energetic hands-on Director of Medical Services

Who We’re Looking For

✓ Specialist Registration with AHPRA

✓ FRACGP - desirable for Rural Generalist with AST in ED, Advanced Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or JCCA

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

✓ Extensive ED skills as wait time for a retrieval is minimal of 3 hours, no FACEM on site

Sound Like You?

Contact Mel Houston (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner) – Mel 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:

1. Call Mel on 0414 716 132

2. Email mel@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 Mel Houston

Mel Houston is Prescript’s Senior 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:

1. Call 1300 755 498

2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript'

We’d love to hear from you!