Welcome Jason Ahmad | Senior Recruitment Partner for Radiologists

We are delighted to welcome Jason Ahmad to the Prescript Recruitment team! Jason is our Senior Recruitment Partner for Radiologists - permanent and locum. 

Before joining our team, Jason has spent many years working with clinicians and across a number of sectors, including pathology, hospitals, medical indemnity, and medical recruitment.

Jason is driven professionally by being able to create positive and meaningful health outcomes in rural and regional communities.

“I’m hoping to positively impact regional communities by placing appropriately qualified doctors into areas where there is a significant need.”

Jason sees many opportunities for growth in the medical industry. He is particularly interested in seeing the barriers faced by International Medical Graduates lowered to facilitate their registration with the Australian Medical Board. 

“As a cohort, they offer a very real solution to the enduring rural workforce shortage. I feel as a country we have the resources and technology to do this without compromising patient safety.”

When we asked Jason about the contribution he would like to make in his role, his response was in line with his motivations:

“Every time Prescript places a doctor in a regional area, whether it be permanently or for just a few days, there are tangible positive impacts that ripple out into the community that benefits the health service, the doctor and the communities they serve. Being a part of this process is amazing.”

Outside of work, Jason is personally driven to encourage and support his two sons whose development is his greatest aspiration. We also hear he likes a game of pool from time to time amidst his family commitments. 

HOW TO CONTACT JASON:

Jason is based in Adelaide, South Australia. If you are in the city and would like to grab a coffee, get in touch with him!

Jason Ahmad - Senior Radiology Recruitment Partner

jason@prescript.com.au // 0434 401 379

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“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:

1. Call 1300 755 498

2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript'

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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.”

650 000 Days Of Water Were Donated! 5 Minutes With Prescript's Giving Manager 💧

Here at Prescript Recruitment, we embed giving in what we do to create a habit of doing good.

Our current giving goal is to provide 1 million days of access to clean water for families living in rural Ethiopia.

Reaching 650,000 days of water is an incredible milestone, and we want to share more about what this all means and how we have got here.  

Read the below Q&A with our Giving Manager, Stef McLaughlin, to understand more about our giving goal and the projects we support

Tell us about your role as a Giving Manager?

I am responsible for our giving relationship with the Global Giving Business initiative, B1G1. (I am also Prescript's Operations & Leadership Manager). I keep track of our daily business activities and carry out the behind-the-scenes bits and pieces to ensure that our giving is linked and processed.

I then share that impact – how many days of water is given - with our Prescript team, the doctors, hospitals, and health services we work with, and anyone who will listen! 💧

What is B1G1?

B1G1 is a Global Giving Business Initiative originally called 'Buy1Give1'. They have a mission to create a world that's full of giving.

Unlike conventional giving models, B1G1 helps businesses achieve more social impact by embedding giving activities into everyday business operations and creating unique giving stories.

We have a fantastic partnership with B1G1, and I love working with the team there. Each time I speak with Paul Dunn, B1G1's co-founder, I feel energised and inspired to continue doing good in the world. 💧

How did you decide on the giving goal of 1 million days of clean water access?

We decided on the giving goal as a team during one of our planning days together a couple of years ago. There are SO many incredible projects facilitated through B1G1, and it wasn't easy to choose.

In the end, we decided to focus on the water projects in Ethiopia because being able to access safe drinking water is a fundamental human right. 💧

Tell us more about it; how does it all work?

The projects we support fund the construction of hand-dug wells in the Ethiopian province of Tigray. The projects also included training & education in health and sanitation and family planning.

However, things have shifted a bit. Over the past 18 months, the region of Tigray has been subject to dreadful civil unrest. Devastatingly, thousands of the water points have been damaged or rendered non-functional.

So, although our giving goal was initially to help with brand new hand-dug wells, the contributions are now to repair damaged wells (or build new ones where possible). 💧

What do you love about the giving project?

I love that regardless of what has been happening in the world, we have been able to continue giving and making positive outcomes overseas. The pandemic has had many ups and downs, but we have continued our relationship with B1G1 and the water project. 💧

How do you feel about reaching the 650k milestone?

Thankful and joyful! And it is all because of the wonderful doctors and health services we work with. Prescript links our day-to-day business activities as a medical recruitment company to our giving goal. 💧

Giving examples:

✓ When a hospital or practice confirms a doctor in a locum or permanent position in regional Australia = Prescript donates

✓ When a doctor refers another doctor to us = Prescript donates

✓ When a doctor registers as a new candidate with Prescript = Prescript donates

✓ When a doctor completes a reference for another doctor = Prescript donates

✓ When a hospital or practice agrees to work with Prescript on a long-term vacancy = Prescript donates. 💧

What next?

We will keep going! It's now more important than ever that we help the communities in Tigray. We want to reach 1 million days of water donated.

We'll keep you updated on the news from the Tigray province and any information we receive about wells, their repairs and clean water. 💧

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About Stef McLaughlin

I’m Stef, Operations, Leadership & Giving Manager for Prescript Recruitment. My role is to support the team in putting our vision into action – helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.

I find solutions and ideas that help Prescript thrive and grow, always with doctors and health services in front of mind. Having spent the past eight years assisting communities to have the healthcare they deserve, this is an area I am very passionate about.

The giving component to my position is something important to me. Prescript has continued to give towards its goal each week in the good times and turbulent times. This is having a global impact on people living in poverty. It means what we do every day is making a difference, here solving the doctor shortage and in Ethiopia solving the clean water shortage.

Out of work you can find me relaxing in nature, taking my dog Lukas on adventures near my home in coastal NSW.

1. Call me on 0416 544 577

2. Email stef@prescript.com.au 

3. Or click 'Connect with Prescript’

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“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:

1. Call 1300 755 498

2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript'

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We’d love to hear from you!

“We’re known for solving the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”

HealthShare Victoria Has Awarded Prescript ‘Official Medical Locum Agency Services Provider!’ 🏆

HealthShare Victoria recently announced the winning panel members for the placement of medical locums into Victorian Public Hospitals. We are delighted to share that Prescript was awarded as an official locum agency services provider!

This means Prescript is perfectly placed to help doctors with locum positions in rural, regional and metro health services.

Did you know that Prescript has an office in Melbourne and a team of five living and working in Victoria? The whole of Prescript Recruitment (whether we are based in SA, NSW or VIC) is looking forward to supporting more communities in getting the healthcare they deserve and solving the doctor shortages.

To find out more about our Prescript team, click About Us below OR call 1300 755 498 OR email contact@prescript.com.au

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About James Hill

I'm James Hill - a medical recruitment specialist. I am passionate about solving the regional doctor shortage in Australia and global recruitment projects, finding doctors for hospitals and practices across both permanent and locum positions.

As the founder of Prescript Recruitment, I have the practical experience of delivering an exceptional recruitment service with the result that communities everywhere have the healthcare they deserve.

My sixteen years of working with healthcare providers have given me a first-hand insight into the issues they face to attract doctors. Prescript has a successful track record of filling critical and niche doctor roles in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, USA, UAE, UK and Ireland.

Adelaide is home to the Prescript mascot Bonnie, and that is where you can find me. Borders permitting (we are all familiar with this!) I am often hopping on a plane to visit colleagues in Hobart, Sydney, Melbourne and all the remote corners of NSW.

'Impact' is a crucial motivation for the Prescript team and me - we link the work with finding excellent jobs for doctors to our giving goal for people living in poverty overseas. So every time you work with us, great things happen here in regional Australia + also for your medical career + also for those in need of clean water in Ethiopia.

I'd love to hear from you. There are three ways to contact me:

1. Call me on 0410 792 310

2. Email james@prescript.com.au 

3. Or click 'Connect with Prescript’

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“I believe for you to partner with the right medical recruitment agency, that reflects your wishes and lifestyle choices, is so important. Prescript’s focus is on what matters most to you, whatever stage of your career, your location or your future plans.”

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“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:

1. Call 1300 755 498

2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript'

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We’d love to hear from you!

“We’re known for solving the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”

Happy Seventh Birthday, Prescript Recruitment!

Happy Seventh Birthday, Prescript Recruitment!

We can’t believe that Prescript has turned seven years old! We want to thank all the doctors that have chosen Prescript to help them find locum, telehealth and permanent work. And thank you to the health services who partnered with us – departments, hospitals, and clinics.

How did we celebrate? We had a team retreat on the Gold Coast in April – it was wonderful to be together again. The Prescript team is based across four states and eight locations, and like many businesses, we have a hybrid model of working from home and office work. Seeing each other in person was so energising and motivating!

The future is looking bright for Prescript – we are growing and looking forward to helping more regional health services solve their doctor shortage.

Here is a selection of photos of celebrations together and over the years (and some celebrations via zoom!):

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About James Hill

I'm James Hill - a medical recruitment specialist. I am passionate about solving the regional doctor shortage in Australia and global recruitment projects, finding doctors for hospitals and practices across both permanent and locum positions.

As the founder of Prescript Recruitment, I have the practical experience of delivering an exceptional recruitment service with the result that communities everywhere have the healthcare they deserve.

My sixteen years of working with healthcare providers have given me a first-hand insight into the issues they face to attract doctors. Prescript has a successful track record of filling critical and niche doctor roles in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, USA, UAE, UK and Ireland.

Adelaide is home to the Prescript mascot Bonnie, and that is where you can find me. Borders permitting (we are all familiar with this!) I am often hopping on a plane to visit colleagues in Hobart, Sydney, Melbourne and all the remote corners of NSW.

'Impact' is a crucial motivation for the Prescript team and me - we link the work with finding excellent jobs for doctors to our giving goal for people living in poverty overseas. So every time you work with us, great things happen here in regional Australia + also for your medical career + also for those in need of clean water in Ethiopia.

I'd love to hear from you. There are three ways to contact me:

1. Call me on 0410 792 310

2. Email james@prescript.com.au 

3. Or click 'Connect with Prescript’

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“I believe for you to partner with the right medical recruitment agency, that reflects your wishes and lifestyle choices, is so important. Prescript’s focus is on what matters most to you, whatever stage of your career, your location or your future plans.”

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“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:

1. Call 1300 755 498

2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript'

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We’d love to hear from you!

“We’re known for solving the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”

How Do I Get Paid As A Locum Doctor?

“I believe our service sets us apart, ensuring that both our clients (hospitals, clinics and medical practices) and our candidates (consultants, registrars and RMOs) experience speedy and fuss-free processing around getting paid.”

— Hugo Scales - Finance & Payments Manager

Getting paid on time and with the minimum fuss is essential when you are a locum doctor. My role at Prescript Recruitment is to make sure you can concentrate on your locum position and take away any burden with pay administration.

There are four main options when it comes to being paid as a doctor:

1. Paid by the health service directly - on their payroll

2. Paid by the health service directly - via invoice

3. Paid by Prescript’s payroll provider

4. Paid by Prescript directly - via invoice

To some extent, our health service clients (health districts, hospitals and clinics) dictate what process they require when it comes to paying you.

Talk to us when confirming a locum placement and will make sure you have all the information upfront.

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Paid by the health service directly - on their payroll

1. Health Service - PAYROLL - What to expect

✓ Your hourly or daily rate will be confirmed in advance by Prescript in your Locum Booking Confirmation

✓ Your rate will be confirmed if it is plus super or inclusive

✓ We will confirm the payment process / weekly rhythm with you

✓ Typically you will complete a weekly time-sheet (electronically or sometimes paper-based)

✓ Have the timesheet approved by a Consultant, HoD or Med Admin

✓ Submit online and/or send a copy to me: timesheets@prescript.com.au

ℹ️ Most health services have a pay schedule frequency - I will let you know when to expect to be paid.

ℹ️ If your payment is delayed, I will follow up on your behalf.

ℹ️ Super will be paid to your nominated fund

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Paid by the health service directly - via invoice

2. health service - INVOICE - WHAT to expect

✓ Your hourly or daily rate will be confirmed in advance by Prescript in your Locum Booking Confirmation

✓ We will ask you about your current business structure - company, trust, partnership, sole trader?

✓ We will check it meets the health service requirements ℹ️ please note that most health services prefer to receive invoices if your business structure is a Company (Pty Ltd) or in some instances a Trust

✓ You may need to provide evidence of your business insurance for the health service to review in advance e.g. Public and Products Liability (in your business structure name) + Professional Indemnity Insurance + Workers compensation insurance or Income protection

✓ If requested, I can share invoice templates that can be used, plus we offer the service of drafting your invoices before sending them to the health service

✓ Timesheets may be required to accompany your invoices, again Prescript will confirm the process / weekly rhythm with you in advance.

✓ Any tax or super payments are your responsibility (see point below about Sole Trader invoices)

✓ Emails for invoices & timesheets: finance@prescript.com.au

ℹ️ Prescript cannot advise which business structure you should choose, but we can share the health service requirements. We recommend you talk to your tax, business or legal adviser.

ℹ️ Prescript cannot provide business insurance advice, but we can share the health service requirements. Typically, we see the following requested:

Public and Products Liability
• for at least $20,000,000 for each individual claim or series of claims arising out of a single occurrence
• public & product liability insurances are issued in the name of your business structure, not in your personal name.
• Must be purchased by the business (or contractor) and the business must advise who is working in the practice and the nature of the healthcare provided

Professional Indemnity Insurance
• for at least $10,000,000, for any one claim or series of claims arising out of a single occurrence
• provided to individuals (will be in your name as a doctor)

Workers compensation insurance or Income protection
• (this may be included in your standard medical indemnity coverage)

ℹ️ Some health services will accept invoices from a Sole Trader. There can be tax and super obligations for the health service when you invoice as a sole trader – for example, you may be an employee for superannuation guarantee purposes. This means your daily rate will include super and be witheld.

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Paid by Prescript’s payroll provider

3. PRESCRIPT’S PAYROLL SERVICE - WHAT to expect

✓ Your hourly or daily rate details (and whether the super is inclusive or exclusive),  will be confirmed in advance by Prescript

✓ Payment will be via one of Prescript’s official payroll partners

✓ Salary packaging options available

✓ They are experts in paying doctors

✓ Insurances provided: Public and Products Liability, Professional Indemnity Insurance and Workers compensation insurance          

✓ We, along with our payroll partners, will guide you through the process / rhythm of being paid correctly and promptly.

✓ Typically you will complete a weekly timesheet and have it approved by a Consultant, HoD or Med Admin

✓ Please email your timesheet to timesheets@prescript.com.au by Tuesday at 10 am to be paid by Friday

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Paid by Prescript directly - via invoice

4.INVOICE to prescript - WHAT to expect

✓ Your hourly or daily rate will be confirmed in advance by Prescript in your Locum Booking Confirmation

✓ The rate will be + GST

✓ Any tax or super payments are your responsibility.

✓ I will confirm the process / weekly rhythm with you in advance

✓ I will ask you about your current business structure

✓ Please note that only a Company - Pty Ltd or a Trust can invoice Prescript directly

✓ You will need to provide evidence of business insurance: Public and Products Liability (in your business structure name) + Professional Indemnity Insurance + Workers compensation insurance or Income protection

✓ If requested, we can share an invoice template that can be used, plus we offer an invoice drafting service before sending them to you for review

✓ Timesheets may be required to accompany your invoices, again Prescript will confirm the process / weekly rhythm with you in advance.

✓ Emails for invoices & timesheets: finance@prescript.com.au

ℹ️ Prescript will need to receive copies of the following insurance:

Public and Products Liability
• for at least $20,000,000 for each individual claim or series of claims arising out of a single occurrence
• public & product liability insurances are issued in the name of your business structure, not in your personal name.
• Must be purchased by the business (or contractor) and the business must advise who is working in the practice and the nature of the healthcare provided

Professional Indemnity Insurance
• for at least $10,000,000, for any one claim or series of claims arising out of a single occurrence
• provided to individuals (will be in your name as a doctor)

Workers compensation insurance or Income protection
• (this may be included in your standard medical indemnity coverage)

ℹ️ Prescript does not pay invoices from business structures that are Sole Trader, Partnership or some Trusts. If this is applicable to you, you can choose instead to use our payroll partner.

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The above is not an exhaustive list, for example, we have not gone through VMoney for NSW Health VMOs. The best thing to do is to talk to your Prescript Recruitment Partner or me about the payment options for your locum position. We are here to help.

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FAQ

Please note: Prescript cannot provide any financial advice, or advice on business structure, insurances, tax or super.

FAQ - WHAT INSURANCES DO I NEED?

We always recommend that you obtain your own advice about appropriate medical indemnity cover from an insurance provider.

If you are using a business structure for invoicing a health service (or Prescript) directly, you may be asked to provide evidence of Public and Products Liability + Professional Indemnity Insurance + Workers compensation insurance or Income protection. Again, get advice so you have the right protection in place.

FAQ - CAN I INVOICE AS A SOLE TRADER?

Prescript cannot provide any advice on a business structure. We can pass on the requirements of health services we work with, and many prefer to deal only with a Company - Pty Ltd or a Trust. This means for locum positions at those clients, invoicing as a sole trader is not an option.

Some health services will accept invoices from a Sole Trader (this is becoming less available). There can be tax and super obligations for the health service when you invoice as a sole trader – for example, you may be an employee for superannuation guarantee purposes. This means your daily or hourly rate may be inclusive of super.

FAQ - I AM VISITING FROM OVERSEAS - DO I NEED AN AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS STRUCTURE?

If you are working in Australia for no more than 183 days // 6 months of any given 12 month period you will most likely be able to invoice using your overseas registered business.

Insurance coverage will need to be confirmed in accordance with the health service you are providing the service to.

An example is that sometimes Australian/NZ trained doctors living overseas decide to do a one-off locum. They can fill in a “Statement by a supplier not quoting an ABN” form from the ATO, and this means you can locum with less of a bureaucratic burden.

Temporary ABN waivers need to be approved by health services in advance (ask first!) and you may need to provide an accompanying letter from your accountant saying you are meeting your tax obligations in your country of residence.

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About Hugo Scales

Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Prescript's Finance and Payments Manager and work with the team, our health services and doctors to ensure invoicing, billing, and financial administration runs effectively for all parties involved.

I ensure doctors are paid correctly and promptly, always happy to answer your questions and talk through the variety of different payment methods available. I also maintain a close working relationship with our valued clients and guarantee smooth processes are in place with their various procedures and requirements for settling accounts.

Relationships and rapport are not just a healthy way of doing life; they are critical to my functionality in making what we provide, and those we provide it to, rewarding and sustaining!

I wasn't always in finance! I went from Year 12, and too many school theatre productions at the expense of grades, into four years of theatre arts study. This dream of being a jobbing actor, if not a hugely successful superstar, guaranteed me intimate knowledge and skills in the world of waitering, bartending and odd jobs for the next ten years. Oh, and some acting gigs just to keep me hungry, literally and creatively. This career did get me to the USA, where I ultimately transferred to behind the scenes as a Film Production Coordinator in Los Angeles.

Returning to the relatively normal world of Sydney 10 years later, I became involved in finance, sales and bookkeeping. Small, more personal concierge services like Prescript Recruitment suit me by far the most.

So I bring some of the personality traits of what was a semi-public life into the areas of work I now inhabit. I believe my open, or not too guarded, demeanour instils trust and confidence in most folks I deal with.

I look forward to working the Prescript magic for the many doctors, hospitals and clinics I have yet to meet and help!

There are three ways to contact Hugo:

1. Call Hugo on 1300 755 498

2. Email hugo@prescript.com.au

3. Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’

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“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:

1. Call 1300 755 498

2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript'

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We’d love to hear from you!

“We’re known for solving the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”

Inside Story: Dr Verma’s Tailored GP Locum Experience

About Dr Verma:

Dr Verma owns his own rural general practice and wanted to locum on weekends, both to increase his income plus help regional & remote areas have access to healthcare.

He’s limited to just working weekends, must prioritise the highest rate he can get, travels with his family, and is geographically limited to working within driving distance from his practice.

Max Drakeley, Prescript’s GP recruitment partner, said “we understood the critical requirement for Dr Verma to find locum work and recognised he is an excellent doctor with a niche skillset who could have a hugely beneficial impact on the nearby communities around him.”

What Max Did Next:

➞ He first discussed his skills and expertise and explored exactly what Dr Verma could offer, the limits he could drive to, and the type of work he was interested in.

➞ Then Max mapped out his availability, systematically approached the health services who met his criteria and could use his assistance, negotiated rates and personal terms, and managed the relationship with his onboarding and continued work.

➞ Now Max receives calls every week from these health services, checking when Dr Verma is next available. Prescript has a list of his priorities and requirements that Max works through and the professional understanding to totally manage his weekend roster without needing to disturb him during his busy working week.

Outcome:

➞ Max has successfully helped Dr Verma with over 30 locum positions across multiple health services and regional locations!

➞ Dr Verma trusts Prescript to place him where he is needed the most, and Prescript’s clients love him for filling shifts before they need to advertise. It’s exactly how healthcare recruitment should be done!

Prescript’s Tailored Locum Service:

Prescript Recruitment understands that every doctor is an individual, who should be communicated with and represented in a personal and tailored manner. Prescript focuses only on each doctor’s availability and work preferences – and then provides a bespoke service to find the best locum positions.

Max said “In my experience of working at other agencies, where advertised vacancies are prioritised, I found it frustrating not being able to provide a quality, tailored service to doctors. Doctors, in turn, were frustrated receiving a large number of jobs a day that did not meet their criteria or were not relevant to the sub-specialty they were working within.

As a recruiter, the only way you can provide health services with suitable doctors is by having a great understanding of their expertise and personal circumstances. That means, from when you first enquire with Prescript, you will have just one specialist recruitment partner throughout your time with us. We will take the time to explore your interests, better understand what you are looking for, and remember and record our conversations!”

“Prescript is known for solving the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”

— Inside Story

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About Max Drakeley

Max Drakeley is Prescript's Recruitment Partner for locum and permanent GP & ED positions across Australia. His genuine interest, passion and knowledge within the hospital and healthcare industry mean he is able to provide a highly tailored service to doctors and health services.

Max has an exceptional ability to listen, absorb and understand the needs of others, allowing him to place doctors in positions that perfectly suit their requirements. He's trusted for supplying 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, Max loves to cook and spend time with his dog, Monty, at his home on the Mornington Peninsula. Max is a science nerd at heart and also spends his spare time as an editor and author for a cutting-edge Biology magazine for year-12 and undergraduate students.

There are three ways to contact Max:

1. Call Max on 0451 828 615

2. Email max@prescript.com.au

3. Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’

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“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:

1. Call 1300 755 498

2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript'

Connect With Prescript

We’d love to hear from you!

“We’re known for solving the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”

Global FRCR Teleradiologist - 5 Minutes With James Hill

We speak to Prescript Recruitment’s James Hill about how a global teleradiology position doesn’t mean giving up on NHS experience and why working from home is still so popular post-covid.

You look after opportunities for FRCR Consultant Radiologists. What types of teleradiology positions are currently available?

Radiologists are seeking more career choices and an environment to work comfortably from home post-COVID-19. We specialise in teleradiology positions globally. UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Israel, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. We focus predominately on lifestyle roles, featuring a high degree of flexibility with hours and locations.

Our most popular teleradiology positions are full-time and UK & Ireland based, where a radiologist can fit work in around their family commitments and home life. Spreading the hours to suit them enables radiologists to spend time how they see fit. It could mean working in the morning and evening but being available for school drop-offs, pick-ups, or appointments during the day.

Another popular option is to take their UK and Irish experience but move to another country. Radiologists tell us where they want to be, and we will see if we can make it happen. In some countries, we can organise sponsorship; in other countries, radiologists may already have a right to work. Why is this popular? With international travel restrictions lifted, now is the time to be closer to family abroad or experience a different culture. You also don’t lose that tie to UK & Irish health systems.

How has COVID affected teleradiology and what are some of the things radiologists should consider when embarking on a teleradiology role?

Teleradiology is a work model that has boomed since COVID-19. This is mainly influenced by a significant increase in demand from health services and a recognition that working from home is now a widely accepted and a positive for productivity and career satisfaction.

The popularity of teleradiology among radiologists has meant vacancies are very competitive, and applicants should consider being in a position to move quickly on a role they like. I suggest establishing a relationship with a recruitment partner/consultant and letting them guide you through the process.

Other things to consider:

✓ What hours can be offered? Preference is for full-time, spread out over a month.

✓ How strong is the internet connection?

What makes teleradiology so attractive?

Flexibility. As long as there is an excellent internet connection, radiologists can work from anywhere in the world (caveat is subject to visa requirements!). The need for routine and some emergency reporting is 24/7, which means radiologists can choose daylight hours from a country of choice. 

I live in Adelaide, South Australia and have family in the UK, the USA, Central America and South America. I know I am not alone in having a global family with competing demands in a limited time. Wouldn’t it be amazing to work in the UK or the Americas for a while?

That is what makes teleradiology a powerful and exciting option. Radiologists can plan time in one or more locations, have stability with income, spend time with family and keep up the NHS reporting experience.

What about the impact on long-term career goals? Is teleradiology a good choice, and why?

Choosing to work as a full-time FRCR teleradiologist does not mean compromising career goals. Working from home is not working alone. Choose the suitable organisation to work for, and there will be incredible support from Clinical Directors, an operations team, peer reviews and CPD. A strong culture where you feel valued is essential. Whether the location is Inverness or Invercargill; working at home or from a reporting centre, it needs to be there.

Being a teleradiologist will involve reporting general radiology cases across all modalities, plus urgent emergency cases. Talk to us about what is essential, and we can tailor options to suit a skillset e.g.

✓ Maintain NHS experience

✓ Reporting for health services in Ireland. 

✓ Case split of routine (with a skew towards oncology) vs emergency and trauma cases.

How can FRCR radiologists keep informed about teleradiology opportunities?

There are a couple of ways. They can add me on LinkedIn, where we post frequent updates on UK/Ireland and global roles, or we can send them tailored options. I can be contacted directly via phone or email, plus I will be in the UK at different points in 2022 to meet in person. I love helping radiologists make the change into teleradiology. My job is to create something that feels like a radical change into a straightforward & easy process!

Prescript Recruitment

James Hill

Founder / Recruitment Partner

+61 410 792 310 // james@prescript.com.au

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjameshill

Schedule Appointment with Prescript Recruitment (as.me) 

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About James Hill

I'm James Hill - a medical recruitment specialist. I am passionate about solving the regional doctor shortage in Australia and global recruitment projects, finding doctors for hospitals and practices across both permanent and locum positions.

As the founder of Prescript Recruitment, I have the practical experience of delivering an exceptional recruitment service with the result that communities everywhere have the healthcare they deserve.

My sixteen years of working with healthcare providers have given me a first-hand insight into the issues they face to attract doctors. Prescript has a successful track record of filling critical and niche doctor roles in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, USA, UAE, UK and Ireland.

Adelaide is home to the Prescript mascot Bonnie, and that is where you can find me. Borders permitting (we are all familiar with this!) I am often hopping on a plane to visit colleagues in Hobart, Sydney, Melbourne and all the remote corners of NSW.

'Impact' is a crucial motivation for the Prescript team and me - we link the work with finding excellent jobs for doctors to our giving goal for people living in poverty overseas. So every time you work with us, great things happen here in regional Australia + also for your medical career + also for those in need of clean water in Ethiopia.

I'd love to hear from you. There are three ways to contact me:

1. Call me on 0410 792 310

2. Email james@prescript.com.au 

3. Or click 'Connect with Prescript’

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