Are you a GP looking to venture into the NT for a unique and urgent locum from 06 November until 17 November 2023?
We have an exciting role for a GP based in the community of Milikapiti and Julanimawu (Tiwi Islands) in the Arafura Sea, approximately 70km northeast of Darwin.
Melville and Bathurst Islands are collectively known as the Tiwi Islands, the home of the Tiwi people. The Tiwi People have occupied the islands since at least the last ice age when the islands were separated from the mainland, approximately 11,000 years ago.
The Position
This position will be based in both Milikapiti & Julanimawu Health Centres.
Work is undertaken in a multi-disciplinary team delivering clinical and public health services to the residents of the Milikapiti & Julanimawu community and surrounding outstations.
Clinical support is provided by the DMO Service and medical retrievals. Royal Darwin Hospital is the regional hospital and provides tertiary care.
This is a 1-GP post
Monday-Friday only
No weekends or public holidays
No emergency medicine requirements – primary health care only
PHC Nurses & Aboriginal Health practitioners are the first respondents on-call
Check out the photos from one of our locums Dr Maria Heeves, who completed her placement on the Tiwi Islands a few months ago:
Contact Mel Houston (Prescript's Senior Recruitment Partner) to learn more:
mel@prescript.com.au // 0414 716 132
Dates Available
⇒ 06 November until 17 November 2023
Week 1:
Monday orientation in Darwin
Tues & Wed – Milikapiti
Thur & Fri – Julanimawu
Week 2:
Mon, Tues & Thurs – Milikapiti
Wed & Fri - Julanimawu
The Benefits
★ Competitive locum rates of $1,800 per day
★ Flights and accommodation provided – air or ferry service from Darwin
★ MMM7 location – reduce your moratorium!
★ Experience a unique culture and way of life in the NT
★ Enjoy a change of pace from city life and the opportunity to live and work in a remote location
★ Work in a supportive and collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
Who We're Looking For
✓ Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM
✓ Specialist AHPRA registration
✓ Experience working in a remote or rural setting, or a willingness to learn and adapt to the unique challenges of working in a remote location
✓ A commitment to providing high-quality, culturally appropriate care to the Tiwi people and surrounding communities
Sound Like You?
Contact Mel Houston (Prescript's Senior Recruitment Partner) to learn more about this vacancy.
There are three ways to find out more:
Call Mel on 0414 716 132
Email mel@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 Mel Houston
Hi, I'm Melissa Houston; I am one of the Senior Recruitment Partners at Prescript Recruitment, working with rural generalists and emergency medicine doctors across metro and regional Australia.
My experience covers over a decade of medical recruitment, specialising in senior doctors and solving the healthcare shortage.
I am an expert in working closely with hospitals, departments, and clinics to fill their critical vacancies. My success has included roster management, executive search projects and in-depth relationship building with locum doctors.
I love to work hard whilst injecting humour and fun into my day-to-day activities. I really enjoy meeting clients and doctors; as it stands, I think I've ticked off 100 hospitals that I have visited, and that is probably only touching the surface. I believe it's integral to matching doctors’ and clients’ needs and helps me better understand doctors' new roles.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my daughter and family. I'm a water baby at heart, so you'll often find me out on our family boat - sailing the beautiful waters of the Mornington Peninsula (where I live!).
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, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston, Paul Tillman, Jason Ahmad & Jo Weaver. 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, Marcia Beere, Melissa Crane, Mike Chua & Rhea Raganas. 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!
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