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
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:
Call me on 0410 792 310
Email james@prescript.com.au
Or click '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.”
“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'
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