Prescript Recruitment - Creating A Position Brief
Permanent, Ongoing and Fixed-Term
Full-Time and Part-Time
To fill your vacancy, we use the Prescript 7-Step Recruitment Framework, putting the candidate search to the top of our to-do list and off yours.
Part of this framework is to make sure we know as much about the position as possible. We want to get to know you, the hospital, practice or department and the impact this doctor will have in your community.
Below are a series of sections for us to work through together that will help Prescript understand who you are looking for.
There are three ways to start the conversation about your vacancy:
Prescript can call you. Please allow 15-30 minutes for this. Click here to book a time.
Fill in our online questionnaire – Click here
Email us via contact@prescript.com.au and one or our recruitment partners will call you.
“We are committed to filling each vacancy. We know it has a huge impact on your organisation, the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across regional Australia.”
Creating A Position Brief
Permanent, Ongoing and Fixed-Term
Full-Time and Part-Time
THE JOB TITLE
Clear, concise and honest
Free of age or gender implications.
Descriptive of the seniority/speciality of the role such as “Physician Trainee” or “Physician Consultant”
Easily identifiable with similar jobs within the industry, such as “Staff specialist” or “Consultant”
THE POSITION
What is the reason behind the vacancy?
Prompt: Is this a new position? Is it replacing someone who has left? Is it because of growth?
Describe the role and responsibilities
Prompt: What key duties does this doctor need to be capable of performing?
Describe the team environment the doctor would work in
Prompt: What is the structure or hierarchy? Who do they report to? Who reports to them?
Ongoing or Fixed-term?
Full-time or Part-time?
Ideal start date
Prompt: When do you need the position to be filled? Is there flexibility around start date?
Is travel required (and how much)?
WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
Skills and experience that are essential
Prompt: What skill-set does this candidate require? How much experience is needed in order to carry out their duties?
Traits the doctor you're looking for should have
Prompt: What traits are highly important/advantageous for this role? E.g. leadership skills; strong work ethic; passion.
WHY JOIN YOU
Your mission, vision and values
Prompt: Where is your organisation heading? What principles guide you?
Your culture
Prompt: Tell us, what is working at your organisation is like? How would you describe the culture?
Your past successes plus impact on the community
Prompt: Think of 'good news' stories that you can share or the effect that the service, department or practice has in the local area (or on a national or global level).
Growth opportunities
Prompt: What support is there for doctors to:
reach their career goals/take the next step?
develop and extend their skill-set?
advance and move into different areas within your organisation?
The organisation - technology, facilities and support staff
Prompt: How big is your organisation? How many beds? How many staff?
BENEFITS THE DOCTOR CAN EXPECT
Benefits the doctor can expect
Prompt:
Salary (base +/- super)
Bonus
Total package range
Annual leave
Paid study leave
Indemnity
Other allowances
LIFESTYLE FEATURES
Location information
Lifestyle/culture of area
Prompt: How would you describe the community the doctor would be living in? What do you think is important that the doctor should know?
Benefits of living in the area
Prompt: Good schools/universities? Conveniently located? How far from the airport? Public transport information?
Things to do and see
Prompt: What tourist attractions/sights/activities/beaches are located close?
THE IMPACT THE DOCTOR WILL HAVE
What difference will this doctor make to your organisation and the surrounding community?
Prompt: Everyone likes to feel valued and that they are contributing to the team, department or a community. What good will result from filling this vacancy?
APPLICATION PROCESS
We like to let candidates know the next steps once they’ve applied for your role via Prescript. What information would you like us to share with them regarding your recruitment process?
Prompt: Who will be assessing applications? Who will be interviewing the doctor? Will it be face-to-face or via a video/phone-call? How many interviews? Will a visit be proposed?
You've reached the end. Once complete, Prescript will be in contact with the next steps.
“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.
We carefully choose which positions we work on. Our recruitment projects are normally for a 3-month period, and we are committed to filling each vacancy.
There are two ways to work with Prescript:
Our Contingent Solution or
Prescript Premium Recruitment Solution (Blended retained/contingent).
To fill your vacancy, we use the Prescript 7-Step Recruitment Framework, putting the candidate search to the top of our to-do list and off yours.
Part of this framework is to make sure we know as much about the position as possible. We want to get to know you, the hospital, practice or department and the impact this doctor will have in your community.
There are three ways to contact us:
Call 1300 755 498
Email contact@prescript.com.au
Fill in our online questionnaire – Click here
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.”
