What Would You Do With A Wellness Day-Off?

Last Wednesday, the whole Prescript team had the day-off, labelled as a ‘Wellness Day’. The rules were that you could not check your emails, answer work calls, and you had to plan something positive to do.

Why did we have a wellness day? It was in recognition of the hard work that every member of Prescript has put in over the last six months. It was a day to say ‘thank-you’, recharge the batteries and focus on fun. Last week it felt the right time to press the reset button.

I know that the doctors, hospitals, and practices we partner with have benefited from having Prescript operate at full capacity – the team have been there to manage cancelled locum shifts, change travel logistics, juggle border closures and answer questions.  Our recruitment and credentialing teams have worked diligently to support our Prescript doctors and clients – they have focused on ‘the now’ with practical help, and they have focused on ‘the later’ with optimism that better times lie ahead.

In return, we have experienced loyalty, understanding and good humour – thank you.

I am based in Adelaide, connecting via zoom with the team (the new normal!). My colleagues live across three states, all working from home, and we have not been together in one place since December 2019. We stay connected in daily catch-ups and with Friday night virtual wines, but it’s hard to know how everyone is doing. When you are in an office, you can see when someone is down, upset or not themselves. It is much more challenging when you can’t see the person in the flesh. A bonus day is Prescript’s way of connecting us and emphasising the need to manage stress.

So how did the Wellness Day go? Did it give us an extra boost? The answer is yes! We did yoga, had a long lunch, went for coastal walks, reorganised wardrobes, had a massage, got up early and had a lie-in. We did whatever we wanted to do – bonus day-off, bonus time for ourselves.

Whatever the rest of 2020 holds and whatever surprises 2021 has in store, Prescript is going to be there. Stopping to look after ourselves occasionally, helps with our resilience, meaning we can look after you more effectively.

What would you do with a bonus wellness day?

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About James Hill

James Hill is a medical recruitment specialist. He is passionate about helping regional hospitals and practices across Australia find doctors for their permanent and locum positions.

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

James’ fourteen years of working with regional healthcare providers has given him a first-hand insight into the issues they face to attract doctors. His successful track record of filling locum and permanent positions in every State and Territory means he knows what strategies work and what don’t.

James is also a writer of blogs for LinkedIn and the Prescript Recruitment website where he draws on his experience to share his opinions on current staffing issues.

There are three ways to contact James:

1. Call James on 0410 792 310

2. Email james@prescript.com.au 

3. 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'

Connect With Prescript

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.”

How Do You Make Your Regional Doctor Vacancy Stand Out?

“Hi, I’m Grace Clueit – Marketing Partner at Prescript. My focus is on bringing our locum and permanent positions to life. This assists regional communities in attracting the best applicants and helps doctors find jobs with ease.”

At Prescript, we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia, and effective advertising is a crucial part of the puzzle. But what is effective advertising? And how can you apply it to your everyday marketing strategy?

During the recruitment process, we often see a lack of clarity and quality within the promotion of roles. If opportunities are not portrayed accurately or with enough information, it can attract the wrong doctors for the role, making it time-consuming for hospitals and practices. From the doctors perspective, if a vacancy doesn’t have enough detail or is not presented attractively, it can be very off-putting - you could be missing out on some great doctor applications!

This guide will provide you with some valuable insights to help you make your vacancies stand out and attract the most suitable doctors.

7 Top Tips To Recruit The Best Doctors

#1 - Design is everything

“Design is not just what it looks and feels like. Design is how it works.”

— Steve Jobs

Whenever you’re sharing opportunities with doctors, ask yourself these key questions:

◾️ Is it aesthetically pleasing?

◾️ Would I like to look at this?

◾️ Does it feel easy to understand and use?

◾️ How does it make me feel when I look at it? – E.g. frustrated, excited, at ease?

If the answers are not positive, you most likely need to change the design of your advertising.

If you can showcase your vacancies in an attractive, high-design, you’ll be on the road to success in no time. Think of some great products or companies you use, and write down why you like them and how their design makes you feel.

#2 - Recruitment Doesn’t Have To Be Boring

We are always trying innovative ways to attract doctors to regional areas. Traditional advertising still works, but if you want to persuade doctors to make a sea or tree change, then something different is needed to cut through.

Here is an example of a memorable video component we created on behalf of a global healthcare provider.

#3 - Transparency Is Key

Be clear and transparent in your language and information about the role. An accurate portrayal of the position will help you attract the right doctor for it.



#4 - Share Lots Of Great Information

How much information have you provided? Is it detailed? Is there enough for the doctor to be excited and intrigued about the position?

For our retained roles, we provide our doctors with a full and comprehensive job package, which is a great example of the level of detail that doctors want to receive.

#5 - Help The Doctor Picture Their Lifestyle 

This sounds simple, but more often than not we see roles that have information about the doctor's new position, but nothing about where they are going to be living and what their new life might look like. Do your research, put yourself in their shoes and help them understand everything – from their local coffee shop to where their children will go to school.

This is especially true for doctors moving interstate or overseas. It can be a big decision to move locations, and the doctor’s confidence to do so is heavily reliant on the information you provide. 

#6 - Use Different Communication Channels

We understand that everyone is different in how they prefer to receive information; therefore, it’s important to share content about a role in many various forms. This can range from videos to blogs, engaging imagery and much more. Here are some examples of the types of media that we use to promote our vacancies:

#7 - Trust the Experts

Lastly, I’m a big believer in asking for help when you need it. We outsource certain tasks to our external partners for our advertising campaigns and projects. This has helped us create some truly fantastic work and find regional communities the doctors they need. Trust the experts and work together to achieve your recruitment goals. 

“I hope by implementing these tips, you will find the doctor you need for your role and together we will be one step closer to solving the regional doctor shortage.”

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Connect With Prescript

At Prescript, we pride ourselves on quality and 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 Australia.

There are three ways to start the conversation about working with Prescript.

1. Prescript can call you. Please allow 15-30 minutes for this. Click here to book a time.

2. Email us via contact@prescript.com.au and one of our recruitment partners will call you.

3. Click 'Partner with Prescript' and fill in your contact details.

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About Grace Clueit

Grace Clueit is Prescript's Marketing Partner and looks after Vacancies, Marketing and Communications. 

There are three ways to contact Grace:

1. Call Grace on 1300 755 498

2. Email grace@prescript.com.au

3. Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’

Connect With Prescript

“My focus is on bringing our vacancies to life so that doctors can discover jobs with ease, and regional communities can have the healthcare they need. ”

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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 helping solve the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”

Travel Updates For Prescript Doctors

Dear Prescript Doctor,

  Coronavirus Information

The Prescript team are monitoring the situation closely and reviewing the travel of all our doctors based on the relevant advice from the federal, state and territory governments.

If there are any changes to your locum logistics or relocating for a permanent position, we will be in contact. For any doctors, hospitals or practices affected, we are offering flexible options to rebook, replace or postpone.

Travelling within Australia

Federal, state and territory governments are introducing new tailored measures, including specific rules for doctors, in response to new developments. These measures may impact interstate travel.

Before you travel, the Prescript credentialing and recruitment team, will speak to you about the latest government travel requirements, and how this affects your locum or permanent position.

Travel Updates For Every State & Territory

🔊 Australian Capital Territory Travel Updates

🔊 New South Wales Travel Updates

🔊 Northern Territory Travel Updates

🔊 Queensland Travel Updates

🔊 South Australia Travel Updates

🔊 Tasmania Travel Updates

🔊 Victoria COVID-19 Updates

🔊 Western Australia Travel Updates

“Remember, Prescript is here to help.”

If you would like to speak to us, there are three ways to get in contact:

1. Call – 1300 755 498

2. Email – contact@prescript.com.au

3. Click - https://www.prescript.com.au/contact-prescript/

On a personal note, these last few months have been challenging for everyone. We have seen Prescript doctors staffing fever clinics, swapping from their usual roles to go where the need is greatest. Other doctors have volunteered to quarantine to fulfil locum commitments, crossing national and inter-state borders. Most of all, Prescript doctors have shown good humour and understanding with all the changes that have taken place.

A huge thank you from me and the whole team.

James Hill - Founder - Prescript Recruitment

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About James Hill

James Hill is a medical recruitment specialist. He is passionate about helping regional hospitals and practices across Australia find doctors for their permanent and locum positions.

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

James’ fourteen years of working with regional healthcare providers has given him a first-hand insight into the issues they face to attract doctors. His successful track record of filling locum and permanent positions in every State and Territory means he knows what strategies work and what don’t.

James is also a writer of blogs for LinkedIn and the Prescript Recruitment website where he draws on his experience to share his opinions on current staffing issues.

There are three ways to contact James:

1. Call James on 0410 792 310

2. Email james@prescript.com.au 

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript’

Connect With Prescript

“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'

Connect With Prescript

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.”

How Can Clean Water In Ethiopia Help The Regional Doctor Shortage In Australia?

Prescript is known for helping solve the regional doctor in Australia. We’re medical recruitment specialists, working with hospitals and practices on their long-term vacancies, so rural and remote communities have the healthcare they deserve.

It is work we love. These last few months have been challenging (for everyone) yet rewarding. We have seen Prescript doctors staffing fever clinics, swapping from their usual roles to go where the need is greatest. Other doctors have volunteered to quarantine to fulfil locum commitments, crossing national and inter-state borders. Most of all, Prescript doctors have shown good humour and understanding with all the changes that have taken place.

What has this got to do with clean water in Ethiopia? Through the ups and the downs, we have focused on our giving goal – to provide one million days of access to clean water for people living in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. It is a giving goal we share with all our clients (hospitals, departments, and clinics) and with our Prescript doctors. For example, when a doctor completes a reference for another doctor, we donate a month’s access to water, OR when we place a doctor in a locum position, we grant a year’s access to water. We launched our 1 million days goal at the beginning of the year – it has given us something positive to focus on each day, plus something positive to share with you all.

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Recently we hit the critical milestone of 100,000 days of clean water. That means 280 people have access to water for a whole year that did not before. One hundred thousand days is also proof that Prescript is making a dent in the regional Australian doctor shortage. The days of water donated equals the efforts of our team, clients, and candidates to come together in providing healthcare beyond our capital cities.

That is how clean water in Ethiopia helps the regional doctor shortage in Australia!

More About Prescript’s Giving Goal

Our goal is to provide one million days of access to clean water through building hand-dug wells. These wells reduce disease and stop women walking miles to collect dirty water from old, open water sources.

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Did you know?

• UNICEF has estimated 42 million people in Ethiopia do not have access to safe water.

• Women spend an average of 3 hours every day, collecting about 20 litres (for her whole family) of polluted water from sources often shared with defecating livestock. 

• Up to 20% of children under the age of 5 die from water-borne diseases.

How To Find Out More

There are three ways to find out more:

1. Click here to visit our Impact Page on the Prescript website – it gives you a full overview of our current and previous goals, plus access to our giving blogs.

2. Speak to Prescript’s Giving Manager – Stef McLaughlin to discover how we link our everyday business activities with our giving goal – stef@prescript.com.au // 1300 755 498

3. Prescript’s giving is via B1G1, the global giving platform. Find out more here or watch this:

In 2007, B1G1 started with a simple idea: "What if every business could make a difference in their own way, just by doing what they normally do?" ‍ With more...

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About James Hill

James Hill is a medical recruitment specialist. He is passionate about helping regional hospitals and practices across Australia find doctors for their permanent and locum positions.

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

James’ fourteen years of working with regional healthcare providers has given him a first-hand insight into the issues they face to attract doctors. His successful track record of filling locum and permanent positions in every State and Territory means he knows what strategies work and what don’t.

James is also a writer of blogs for LinkedIn and the Prescript Recruitment website where he draws on his experience to share his opinions on current staffing issues.

There are three ways to contact James:

1. Call James on 0410 792 310

2. Email james@prescript.com.au 

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript’

Connect With Prescript

“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'

Connect With Prescript

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.”

Choosing A New Lifestyle As A Doctor - Is It Time For A Tree-Change?

Does it seem to you that there is never a convenient time to:

✔️Change jobs.

✔️Relocate internationally or interstate.

✔️Have a baby.

✔️Get a dog.

✔️Write that book.

✔️Read that book.

✔️Clean out the garage.

✔️Get fit.

✔️Learn a new language.

Life for everyone is busy! We are immersed in a hundred little things each week that clamour for our attention and drain our energy. Even when we know the big things we ought to be doing, that will have the most positive impact on our lives; we still let the little items crowd them out.

I experience this too. My ‘to-do’ list is overflowing with loud tasks, while my big projects that bring joy and will have the most positive impact for Prescript languish on the drawing board!

What has any of this to do with a career sea/tree change? I was reminded in a recent business course of the stone, pebble, sand and water story. If you’ve not heard of this, watch this animated video below:

“If you spend all your time & energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are truly important.”

In a nutshell, the rock and pebbles represent the priorities in your life. Fill the jar with these first. Sand and water represent the hundreds of little things in your week. If you fill your jar with these first, there would be no room for the rocks and pebbles.

Changing jobs as a doctor is a big rock/pebble. Relocating to a coastal or regional community is another big rock/pebble. You have to identify the position you want with a hospital, department or practice; apply and be interviewed; be offered and negotiate a package; support your family with the move – this could be a new role for your partner, schools for your children; plus find somewhere to live and organise the packing up of your old home – phew!

I have been asked if now is a good time for doctors to think about a sea or tree change? Has the pandemic and border closures stopped permanent recruitment for regional Australia? The answer is that for some doctors, it has given them time to re-examine their priorities (the big rocks!). If you have always wanted to live and work on the Sunshine Coast or build a home in Tassie or buy a small farm in country Victoria, now is the time to make it happen.

Personally, I talked about relocating to Adelaide, from Sydney, for years. It was my big rock, yet I found a million little obstacles (sand/water) to make it not happen. In the early days of Prescript, a reason would be that the business was too small/quiet, then it was that the business was too big/busy. Always next year…. Until I made it my priority. All the little things still got done, but my big rock was not sacrificed. And it’s not just me – all the Prescript team have relocated (for example- Bec to the coast, Marcia to a farm, Nadine to Victoria, Nicola from New Zealand to NSW) – it means we know what’s involved and we care.

If you are a doctor and you want to move your career, talk to the Prescript team as the first step. There may never be a convenient time to make a sea or tree change, but we will do a lot of the hard work for you. Your big rock will become our big rock too!

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About James Hill

James Hill is a medical recruitment specialist. He is passionate about helping regional hospitals and practices across Australia find doctors for their permanent and locum positions.

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

James’ fourteen years of working with regional healthcare providers has given him a first-hand insight into the issues they face to attract doctors. His successful track record of filling locum and permanent positions in every State and Territory means he knows what strategies work and what don’t.

James is also a writer of blogs for LinkedIn and the Prescript Recruitment website where he draws on his experience to share his opinions on current staffing issues.

There are three ways to contact James:

1. Call James on 0410 792 310

2. Email james@prescript.com.au 

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript’

Connect With Prescript

“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'

Connect With Prescript

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.”

Prescript’s Giving Update – 100,000 Days Of Water Reached!

“Hi - I’m Stef McLaughlin, Credentialing Quality and Giving Manager at Prescript. I am responsible for Prescript’s credentialing and quality management processes and our giving relationship with B1G1. ”

Wow - we have reached our first BIG milestone!

One hundred thousand days of access to safe drinking water for rural communities in Ethiopia.

◾️ This is such an enormous first step towards our giving goal, and it feels incredible to be able to give back to those communities that need it the most.

◾️ For 2020 and beyond, our giving goal is to provide 1 million days of access to clean water to families living in poverty in rural Ethiopia.

◾️ It is with thanks to our doctors, hospitals and practices who have made this happen.

Our Giving Stories

We link our day to day business activities to our giving goal of providing families access to clean water in rural Ethiopia.

When the following things happen at Prescript, we give access to life-saving clean water:

✔️ When a hospital or practice confirms a doctor in a locum or permanent position in regional Australia

✔️ When a doctor refers another doctor to us

✔️ When a doctor registers as a new candidate with Prescript

✔️ When a doctor completes a reference for another doctor

✔️ When a hospital or practice agrees to work with Prescript on a long-term vacancy

Hand-Dug Wells – Life-Changing!

◾️ The projects we are supporting fund the construction of hand-dug wells in the Ethiopian province of Tigray. These hand-dug village wells were designed in Australia in the 1990s, and the construction is currently carried out by the Ethiopian non-government organisation, the Relief Society of Tigray (REST).

◾️ Before the intervention of this project, whole villages were sharing open and unprotected water with their livestock animals. As a result, the health of the people within these villages was deteriorating, and they were getting very sick. Their sickness prevented them from being able to create a happy life for themselves. Children were unable to attend school, and adults were unable to work and provide for their families.

◾️ UNICEF has stated an estimated 42 million people in Ethiopia still do not have access to safe water. We want to change that.

Giving Goal Tracker – Impact Page

You can check on our progress towards our goal to provide 1 million days of access to clean water for families living in poverty in rural Ethiopia.

 Being a Business for Good

All this has been made possible by our membership of the global business giving initiative Buy1Give1 (B1G1). It means your choice to work with Prescript ensures something great happens in the world and saves lives as well.

B1G1 is a social enterprise and non-profit organisation with a mission to create a world full of giving. Unlike conventional giving models, B1G1 helps small and medium-sized businesses achieve more social impact by embedding giving activities into everyday business operations and creating unique giving stories. Every business transaction (and as a result, the business’ day-to-day activity) can impact lives.

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About Stef McLaughlin

Stef is Prescript Recruitment's Credentialing, Quality & Giving Manager, working with regional hospitals and practices across Australia to ensure that doctors start on time. Stef is responsible for Prescript’s quality management processes and our giving relationship with the Buy1Give1 programme.

Stef McLaughlin | Credentialing, Quality & Giving Manager

0416 544 577 // stef@prescript.com.au

“B1G1 is something I am extremely proud of. I am proud of what we have achieved and genuinely love that our work directly impacts lives, not just here within my home, Australia, but also overseas. ”

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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 two ways to contact us:

1. Call 1300 755 498

2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

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.”

Our Giving Update - Business For Good

Hi - I’m Stef McLaughlin, Credentialing Quality and Giving Manager at Prescript. I am responsible for Prescript’s credentialing and quality management processes and our giving relationship with B1G1.

“B1G1 is a social enterprise and non-profit organisation with a mission to create a world full of giving. ”

Prescript believes that every business has the power to change lives by giving back through its everyday business activities. Each time we help a doctor with the next step in their career, we also contribute towards improving health outcomes for people living in poverty overseas.

For 2020 and beyond, our giving goal is to provide 1 million days of access to clean water for families living in poverty in rural Ethiopia.

What Is The Impact?

It can be hard to comprehend what life is like without access to basic rights such as clean water, and what a difference it can make to the health and lives of so many people.

We are delighted to announce that so far our total amount of days provided of access to life-saving clean water is 81,150 days! 👏

The projects we are supporting fund the construction of hand-dug wells in the Ethiopian province of Tigray, as well as training & education in health and sanitation matters, and family planning.

“Without a well, women can spend 3 hours every day, collecting about 20 litres (for her whole family) of polluted water from sources often shared with defecating livestock.”

💧 The provision of clean and hygienic water will reduce a woman’s average daily water collection time.

💧 A well allows girls to receive a proper education instead of spending their time collecting water.

💧 The whole family benefit from having access to clean water - meals can be prepared earlier, improved sanitary practices also mean less illness and fewer missed school days.

“Up to 20% of children under the age of 5 die from water-borne diseases.”

💧 Access to clean water effectively reduces child mortality rate.

💧 And means less illness and fewer missed school days.

A Word From Stef McLaughlin

You’ll be pleased to know we are tracking great with our current goal. It’s incredible being able to see the weekly impacts we are making.

I love how easy it is to work with B1G1 and generally how it makes me feel to know we are collectively making such a difference by simply coming into work.

Working with B1G1 has been the most wonderful experience. We believe that setting a giving goal aligns with Prescript’s values perfectly. It motivates us and helps bring the team together, working towards that BIG goal, and making a BIG impact.

I love this particular project because it has multi-layered impacts. It’s not only about providing clean water to people and the direct health benefits from that - the project also includes training & education in health and sanitation matters as well as family planning. There’s also a direct effect it has on females and bettering their lifestyle and education too.

I can’t wait to keep you all updated on how we are tacking. Thank you for making a difference by choosing to work Prescript.

Stef McLaughlin

Credentialing, Quality & Giving Manager

0416 544 577 // stef@prescript.com.au

“Organising paperwork, credentialing and travel logistics can be challenging! My role is to ease the pain and guide all our doctors through the process. Hopefully the hospitals, clinics and doctors I work with feel they are well supported by me and the Prescript team.”

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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 two ways to contact us:

1. Call 1300 755 498

2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

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.”