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Rural Generalists - Perfectly Balanced GP + Shared ED Workload - Temora, NSW

Since an innovative Rural Generalist training model was implemented across Murrumbidgee in 2020, it has emerged as one of the best health services in NSW (and wider Australia) to provide GP and hospital coverage. Prescript have so far provided locum doctors across 13 of their regional and rural sites, and we consistently receive excellent feedback on the work environments, locations, remuneration and provisions to locums – we’re proud to have such a close relationship with their health services managers and wider workforce team.

We’re now helping Temora Health Service find committed Rural Generalists to fill gaps in their clinic & hospital roster during April, May, September and October 2023.

This is one of the only sites in the region where you can provide locum services both in a GP practice and the nearby hospital – and with shared hospital/on-call but a guaranteed (highly competitive) daily rate for all working days – it’s an excellent opportunity to maximise your income over extended blocks without overstretching yourself. 

Temora is a rural town with a rich heritage and country lifestyle, it's the perfect place to experience the true essence of Australian country living.

The Position

You will be situated primarily in one of two local GP practices, providing primary care coverage between 9am-5:30pm to the local community. Along with 6 other local GP VMOs, you will also be rostered on-call for the hospital emergency department and inpatient ward. Typically, on-call is shared 1:3 or 1:4, allowing you plenty of rest between shifts in the hospital.

When on-call for the hospital, you will complete a ward round in the morning before commencing at the GP practice, and then be on hand for any Cat 1-3 ED presentations or inpatient follow-up during the day. Nursing staff in the hospital are very experienced and will direct non-urgent presentations to the GP practice, as to not disturb GP appointments unnecessarily. Between 6pm-8am, you will be on-call for Cat 1-3 presentations only – VRGS can be deployed to assist afterhours if necessary.

  • GP Anaesthetist & GP Obstetrician on-call

  • Critical Care Advisory Service support if required

  • Remote Medical Consultation Service access for patients

  • Mental Health Emergency Consultation service available

Information on the facility:

  • 34 beds total including Emergency Department: 2 Acute beds, 1 Resuscitation

  • Hospital - emergency, general ward, surgical, obstetric and radiology services

  • Community services - Community nursing, generalist counselling, physiotherapy, mental health, transitional aged care, speech pathology, dietetics and occupational therapy

To learn more, contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):

0451 828 615 // max@prescript.com.au

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Dates Available

9 April – 23 April

1 May – 14 May

25 September – 8 October

Preference for locums who can fill entire blocks above – shorter periods will be considered – no requirement to fill more than one vacancy.

Prescript also has various dates at other MLHD sites, including Leeton, Deniliquin and Corowa, all with rates in excess of $2500 per day. Please get in touch with Max to hear more.

The Benefits

★ Competitive rate of $2500 per day (potentially negotiable dependent on experience), with a rate of $3000 per day for public holidays

★ Daily rate is guaranteed whether you’re working in the GP practice or if rostered on-call – excellent earning potential for a reduced weekly workload

★ On-call/hospital work is only 1 in 3, or 1 in 4 – allowing you to maximise your time providing primary care services to the community

★ Return flights, and hire car provided for all locums

★ Choice of accommodation options – all nearby to the hospital, modern self-contained units – family friendly if required

★ Opportunity to work in a picturesque rural area and experience the true Australian country lifestyle

★ Supportive team environment with excellent nursing staff (protecting your on-call nights) and access to remote specialist services

Who We’re Looking For

Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM

Specialist AHPRA Registration

GPs with primary care, emergency medicine and inpatient ward experience

Sound Like You?

Contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner) today to learn more. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to work this rural NSW location and experience the true essence of Australian country living.

There are three ways to find out more:

  1. Call Max on 0451 828 615

  2. Email max@prescript.com.au

  3. Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’

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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

I’m Max Drakeley - Prescript's Senior Recruitment Partner for locum and permanent Specialist Doctor positions across Australia. My genuine interest, passion, and knowledge within the hospital and healthcare industry means I am able to provide a highly tailored service to doctors and health services.

I focus on listening to and understanding the needs of everyone I work with. This allows me to place doctors in positions that perfectly suit their requirements, and provide health services with well-informed and competent doctors, so they can operate at a higher capacity and under less stress.

When not providing solutions to doctors and communities Australia-wide, I love to cook, travel, and spend time with my dog, Monty, and my partner at my home on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. I’m a science nerd at heart and spend my spare time as an editor and author for a cutting-edge Biology magazine for year-12 and undergraduate students.

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Meet the Prescript Recruitment Team

We work with doctors for locum, ongoing and fixed-term positions across regional Australia. Connect with Prescript here ⬇️  

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◼️RECRUITMENT 

James Hill, Nicola Speer, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston, Paul Tillman & Jason Ahmad. 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 & Melissa 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.


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'

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