The Position
Due to strong growth, Prescript is now seeking a radiologist to join an established privately owned radiology practice in Bendigo, Victoria, for a permanent, fixed-term, or part-time role – depending on your requirements.
This is a unique opportunity for a radiologist who wants the best of clinical/professional aspects, along with highly desirable lifestyle benefits.
The role can be tailored and shaped to your wishes and comes with a ready-made, welcoming group of radiologists, staff members and referrers to work alongside. It is with a practice that prides itself on hospitality and really embracing the whole family of radiologists who join them.
The central Bendigo location offers an elegant, sophisticated, friendly and very well-resourced community. Here you can find a beautiful home to settle in, along with a thriving art, culture and sporting scene and cafes & restaurants to enjoy. There is top quality education options for children, including up to university level.
Here’s how to find out more from a personal perspective
Nicola Speer, Prescript Senior Recruitment Partner, has just visited Bendigo to meet the team of radiologists, managers and staff. She has spent time in the region exploring and researching housing, schools, universities, cafes, restaurants, arts & culture, sporting clubs, transport networks, and the general lifestyle and support that this community offers.
Nicola is eager to engage with radiologists for confidential discussions to share this research and offers an easy, exploratory chat so that you can find out more.
“I invite you to ask any questions about this position regarding clinical & professional features, partnership opportunity in the practice, and all about what Bendigo has to offer as a place to live for you and your family.”
Simply click ‘Connect with Prescript’ to learn more, or contact Nicola Speer directly (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner for Radiology).
nicola@prescript.com.au // +61 405 429 799
What We’re Looking For
Skills Overview and Essential Criteria
✔️ General radiology skills in XR, US, CT, MRI and interventional procedures, with MSK ultrasound and basic MSK injections desirable, nuclear medicine also if this is within your scope
✔️ Note: If you have a special interest in breast work, this can be provided and supported
✔️ Note: There is the opportunity for an interventional radiologist who wishes to work with Tier B procedures, to join and develop their practice in the already well-equipped rooms
✔️ Strong focus on genuine and engaged patient care and community input
✔️ Emphasis on establishing and maintaining friendly, collegiate working relationships with fellow radiologists, referring specialists and other employees
✔️ FRANZCR and AHPRA specialist registration required (We can assist you with AHPRA if you do not hold this at present)
✔️ Must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen
Please Note:
◾️ New Zealand based radiologists with FRANZCR are encouraged to enquire/apply
◾️ DWS - If you’re interested in transferring from another DWS role, please enquire too as there is scope for this if the right criteria is met
Why Join This Bendigo Practice?
➕ Offers a great mix of public & private hospital work, plus the multiple private reporting clinics of the practice
➕ Well equipped, modern facilities and a focus on ensuring top healthcare provision
➕ Interesting, varied case mix and the opportunity to tailor your skills and interests to requirements within the practice
➕ Travel to all sites in the practice, as well as central Bendigo clinics and hospitals
➕ Enjoy genuine engagement with the community
➕ Competitive salary package and benefits (inquire for full discussion around this)
➕ Note: Opportunity to work part-time, by arrangement – i.e. 3 - 4 days per week
➕ Generous annual leave and conference leave entitlements
➕ Opportunity to join as a partner after initial 12 months with the practice
Lifestyle Features
How is it to live and work in Bendigo?
◾️ Locals, both new to the city, and well established, reinforce the fact that Bendigo is a genuinely friendly, great place to live. It’s large enough to have all the infrastructure and resources of a large city, but with much more reasonable costs of housing/living, easy commuting and no traffic issues.
◾️ There is a down to earth and inclusive feel about the city. The awards and the recognition it has been given speak volumes of its attention to the environment, sustainability, high-quality living and the best of food, art, sport and music.
◾️ The emphasis on high quality, locally grown and made products and fresh produce is evident in Bendigo in the delis, cafes, shops and wineries. It is a highly awarded city for its food and wine, and there is a real pride in the service and hospitality provided.
◾️ Education is highly valued in Bendigo. There is a good selection of public and private childcare, primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and other tertiary education options. (It is worth noting that many radiologists and other staff at this practice have children of varying ages – they are a great source of information and very willing to help with discussions around education choices).
Transport Networks and Accessibility
Bendigo is a compact, well designed and established city with wide streets lined with beautiful trees, shopping areas and cafes dotted throughout and an emphasis on walking between all the key landmarks including hospitals, schools, universities, art galleries and theatres, as well as the practical supermarkets, banks, and other services.
To access Bendigo from other cities, you have the following options:
◾️ Melbourne city is less than 2 hours’ drive, and Melbourne Airport is only is only a 1 ½ hour drive.
◾️ Direct flights operate from Sydney Domestic Terminal with Qantas and take just 2 hours – Bendigo centre is then only a few minutes easy drive. (Less than 10).
◾️ Trains operate from Bendigo central directly to Melbourne CBD – Many locals take the train into Melbourne for a show or night out. An easy and relaxing way to go! (Many Melbourne visitors also love to take this option for a weekend in Bendigo to enjoy the great wine, food, theatre, sport and art too!).
◾️ Uber, plenty of taxis and local buses also service the city and region.
The Impact You’ll Have
Joining this radiology group means you will have a direct and positive impact on a community that really needs and appreciates you. It is the aim of the group to continue increasing its reach and grow the services it provides. Your engagement will also benefit the collegial team focus of the group as they share and utilise each other’s skills and development. They are looking for someone who will love not only being part of the team but being part of the beautiful Bendigo lifestyle too!
“Nicola Speer, Prescript Senior Recruitment Partner, has just visited Bendigo to meet the team of radiologists, managers and staff. ”
Nicola spent time in the region exploring and researching housing, schools, universities, cafes, restaurants, arts & culture, sporting clubs, transport networks, and the general lifestyle and support that this community offers. Above, you’ll see some pictures she took during her time there.
Want To Know More?
Contact Nicola Speer, Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner for Radiology.
There are three ways to find out more:
Call Nicola on +61 405 429 799
Email nicola@prescript.com.au
Click 'Connect with Prescript’ below
Next Steps with Prescript
At Prescript Recruitment, we follow a transparent, friendly process to assist you with your new role.
This begins with an informal conversation with Prescript – We will talk about the position, the company and the location in more detail and gain a clear understanding of your career, family and lifestyle wishes.
From there, if you’re happy to proceed to the next step, we will arrange informal and more formal interviews and potentially a visit to make sure it is going to be the right place for you and your family.
The final stage is progressing to your formal offer of employment which then secures you the role. We continue to look after you and ensure your move and start to your new position is smooth and stress-free.
About Nicola Speer
Nicola Speer is Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner for Radiology with a focus on locum and permanent positions across Australia, New Zealand and globally.
There are three ways to contact Nicola:
Call Nicola on +61 405 429 799
Email nicola@prescript.com.au
Click 'Connect with Prescript’ below
“I am delighted to work with Rebecca & James at Prescript to help deliver a whole new model of service for doctors and our clients. My own passion for healthcare, lifestyle and wellbeing means I can bring these elements into Prescript and offer wonderful experiences and solutions for the people we partner with.”
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, Marcia Beere and Nadine Onto. 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 and Lee Kabigting. 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' to ask a question online (with option to upload your CV)
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.”