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Dr Ash Bowden, a Medrecruit locum doctor, uses the flexibility that comes with the locum work to pursue his passions. In September, Dr Bowden (AKA Doctor Do More) got the Central Coast moving for the annual #MoveAgainstCancer Step challenge which this year raised over $100,000.

Thanks to the generosity of the Central Coast community and the hard work from one dedicated doctor, 818 steppers were able to raise over $100,000 during September for Cancer Council.

#MoveAgainstCancer is an initiative run full-time by emergency doctor Dr Ash Bowden, which encouraged people to take as many steps as possible in September, both individually and in teams, to win prizes. 

The flexibility that locum work affords is what allows Bowden to both work as a doctor and give so much back to his community.  “The flexibility of locum work means I’m not going to burn myself out and I can put the most into this which is my other passion."

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In just four weeks, participants completed over 190 million steps and raised a total of $101,176, a feat Dr Bowden said will be hard to beat next year.
 
"It is the second year we have run the #MoveAgainstCancer step challenge. I am so impressed with how many people got involved and how much money we raised. The community has been so generous considering the pandemic and the hardship it has caused so many," Dr Bowden said. 

Community Relations Coordinator for Cancer Council Central Coast, Jaynie Moloney, worked closely with Dr Ash and said she is overwhelmed with the community's kindness.  "Raising $100,000 is a massive achievement and it will have a profound impact on the cancer patients who need it the most. As well as the positive health benefits gained from those participating, the funds raised will support local cancer patients and fund critical research," Moloney said.  
 
"Do More is about improving health and happiness through physical activity. My own experience with exercise and research into the effects of physical activity on health shows an incredible relationship between the two. The goal is as simple as increasing the amount of movement we do and I’m confident this will improve health," said Dr Ash. 

Over ten local businesses supported #MoveAgainstCancer by donating prizes to be given to the winners of the five categories, Medrecruit was one of these. 


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## This week Medrecruit has seen an increase in RMO and Registrar locum opportunities in wonderful Wellington. If you're looking for a new adventure that allows you to live and work in this iconic location, whilst also giving you the ability to gain new skills, then keep reading because there could be an opportunity for you. 

We've got positions across two hospitals in Wellington, each of which meets the needs of roughly 145,000 residents in the area. Each day you'll have the chance to learn and step outside your comfort zone alongside a strong team of experts. This is great for those wanting to work in a busy, modern hospital, and a fast-paced environment. 

Locuming gives you the flexibility to follow your passion, live somewhere different, and gain experience. [Dr Ash Bowden](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/dr-ash-bowden-locum-work-allows-me-to-pursue-my-passions) locums with Medrecruit whilst also organising the #MoveAgainstCancer Step Challenge on the Central Coast of Australia.

> “Last year it took a lot out of me. I was running this alongside work and I was genuinely overwhelmed! I was sleeping four hours a night to try and run this challenge because it was going so well, but I was also working full time, whereas now, I’ve just scheduled fewer shifts in September and around the build-up to September and it’s perfect." 

Famous for a vibrant creative culture fuelled by great food, wine, craft beer, coffee, and events; this is a cosmopolitan city with an energetic personality. Surrounded by hills and a rugged coastline, the city boasts a stunning harbour and has a unique inner-city focus. As a pedestrian city, the best way to appreciate the essence of Wellington is by wandering the malls and side alleys that connect its streets. You can sample food at the cafes spilling from refurbished Victorian buildings – with eclectic street art scattered throughout.

There are a range of opportunities available in different specialties including: 

RMO Psychiatry,                           18 October – 17 January,   $75ph,       [Apply here](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/jobs/a935ba83-1d84-4ba1-9465-e5bca7b1da6b)

Registrar O&G,                              Now - 30 January,               $90ph,        [Apply here](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/jobs/9ba7a17b-39ab-472b-9ff2-1749eb7105ac)

Registrar Psychiatry,                      27 October - 30 January,   $90ph,        [Apply here](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/jobs/ecb541cc-b27d-4219-a874-2716b1ac3bd5)

Registrar Emergency Medicine,    6 December - 30 January,  $90ph,        [Apply here](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/jobs/c7f2fda6-09bd-406a-8562-4e0d50ff7113)

All travel and accommodation is included for these roles. If you’re looking to advance your career, or just wanting to experience living in the capital of cool, then apply now, and let’s chat. We expect to have a high level of interest, so get in touch today. 

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RMO and Registrar locum opportunities in windy Wellington. Medrecruit has positions across Wellington hospitals, find out more and apply today. 

Exclusive opportunities in windy Wellington

Exclusive opportunities in wonderful Wellington

## Why choose Medrecruit over another agency?

**Doctors first, then jobs -  that’s the difference, **

We help doctors find better permanent and locum job opportunities, 
have better experiences, and create better lives. 
We do this by putting the doctor first in everything that we do. 

> “Medrecruit negotiated on my behalf and ensured that I would be able to start the job after my UK training programme had finished. From this point on, Medrecruit truly was exceptional,” explained[ Dr Will Beech ](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/Dr-will-beech-why-did-i-choose-medrecruit). 

We were created for doctors by a doctor, and we are preferred suppliers to hospitals and GP clinics across Australia and New Zealand. 

At Medrecruit our team of experienced Solution Specialists love working with doctors to achieve their goals whether these be career related, financial aspirations or a desirable lifestyle. 

> “Starting from the moment that I answered my phone, the whole team has been so amazing. They work hard for me to get whatever shifts I want. They are very professional, very humble, they love their jobs. They are just beautiful people. I have been working with Medrecruit for almost six months now and I don’t need to worry about jobs,” [said Dr Nay Lwin Htet](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/never-stop-dreaming-this-international-doctor-made-the-move-to-australia).

## We can offer you a bigger picture: 

We shape the future of the profession with doctors at our heart. 

> “We are expected to be healers but “Physician heal thyself” is real. If we do not ensure a good frame of mind, a healthy lifestyle, and an educated outlook, we are doing not only ourselves but also our colleagues and our patients a disservice,” [said Dr Dani Bachmann](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/how-a-placement-saved-a-life).
		
We imagine a world where the medical profession has evolved and doctors are well.

We know how important the health and wellbeing of the industry is and that is why our partner company Medworld campaigned to get the[ Declaration of Geneva](https://www.medworld.com/about) amended to include this. 

[Medworld](https://www.medworld.com/) exists to improve the wellbeing of the medical profession and every doctor in it. Medrecruit and Medcapital are Medworld partners because they are part of the wellbeing solution. Career and finances are the first, and second largest causes of stress; Medrecruit makes career wellbeing easy, and Medcapital makes financial wellbeing easy. 
Medworld continues to advocate for doctor wellbeing and connects the medical community.
We are the only agency looking at the bigger picture, addressing the health and wellbeing of the industry, and offering a holistic approach. 		
				
## An array of jobs -  plus exclusive listings

We’re preferred suppliers to hospitals and GP clinics across Australia and New Zealand, this means that we receive an array of jobs as well as additional jobs exclusive to Medrecruit. 
Our team go out of their way to make sure our doctors get the job that they want and advise which positions could suit any particular lifestyle goals. 

> "I think Medrecruit has that ability to find that kind of thing for you and support you, which is really fantastic,” [Dr Albert Wu](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/surgical-exams-to-re-examining-life-goals) said of his placement. 


## Rewards points

We are one of the only agencies that offer a [rewards system](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/info/rewards) to thank our doctors for all the hard work they put in. Be rewarded for every hour that you work on a Medrecruit placement. When a doctor signs up to Medrecruit they are immediately placed in our rewards system and 500 points are earned, this membership is automatic and free. Then, once they complete their first placement with us they are sent a Welcome Pack. 

As a part of our rewards programme, points accumulated go towards vouchers that our doctors can spend on whatever things make their life more enjoyable.

Whether it be a spa treatment or a new pair of Nike trainers, it is our hope that these vouchers are a small contribution to the health and wellbeing of our doctors.  

## Work’s better with friends

We know that work is better with friends, so we want to reward you for referring them. If a friend who you've referred works more than three days with Medrecruit, you’ll automatically receive a gift card when they have finished their first placement. 
The amount you get depends on the length of your friend’s first placement.
To [refer a friend ](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/info/september-double-rewards)login to your dashboard and share your unique URL with them.


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 Dr Ash Bowden AKA “Doctor Do More" lost his dad to a brain tumour, now, he is encouraging the Central Coast to participate in his annual #MoveAgainstCancer Step Challenge this September. 

Locuming with Medrecruit gives Dr Bowden the flexibility he needs to not only work as a doctor, but also follow his passions, and give back to the community. 

“I lost my dad to a brain tumour. He survived for four years with it, which was unheard of. It was a prognosis of which 90% of people die within the first year. He was very fit and we ran a lot of races together and I remember actually being his guide dog on his last 10 kilometre run. It was me, my brother, and him but I ran just ahead of him because he had a blind spot due to the tumour so I was his guide dog the whole way, and it was a real motivator to keep fit.”

It was this experience that prompted Dr Bowden to get involved with the Cancer Council and start the Step Challenge. 

 “This challenge just epitomises everything I am about, getting people active, connecting people, and the benefits of exercise for everything but especially for cancers in terms of prevention, survivorship, and reduction in symptoms. Exercise also has a huge impact on our mental health, something we all need right now” Dr Bowden explained. 

During last year's event, Bowden was juggling a full-time job and also managing the event which saw 800 participants and raised over  $13,500 for the Cancer Council but almost left him in burnout.

“Last year it took a lot out of me. I was running this alongside work and I was genuinely overwhelmed! I was sleeping four hours a night to try and run this challenge because it was going so well, but I was also working full time, whereas now, I’ve just scheduled fewer shifts in September and around the build-up to September and it’s perfect." 

Instead of burning out, this year, Bowden took his health and wellbeing into his own hands and chose to locum with Medrecruit instead of working full time. 

"I have one more night shift tonight and then I’ve got four days off and this is the perfect time to just be hitting all the socials and all the other stuff, so yeah, that flexibility means I’m not going to burn myself out and I can put the most into this which is my other passion."

The challenge starts on Wednesday, September 1st, and will run to Thursday, September 30th. 

"I hope to achieve as many people getting active as possible because it is a step challenge, people only have to get out and walk, everyone can get involved even people with disabilities"

Medrecruit and our partner company [Medworld](https://www.medworld.com) will be sponsoring this event.

**Find out more: **
IG: @doctordomore
FB: /doctordomore1
WEB: https://do-more.live

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Find out how working as a locum can give you the time and flexibility to pursue your passions. 

Locum and chase your dreams | Medrecruit 

Dr Ash Bowden: "locum work allows me to pursue my passions" 

## This week Medrecruit has some amazing opportunities available in Mildura. If you’re looking for a new adventure that allows you to work and live in an amazing location, whilst also giving you the ability to gain new skills and save some money, then keep reading because there could be a job for you. 
 
This public hospital has a long and successful history, with strong ties to the local community. You'll get to be part of a supportive team, where you will gain exposure to cases you may not see in a large city hospital. This is the perfect chance for you to further your career in nurturing surroundings. This is also great for those wanting to save some money, as you base yourself in amazing country-side Victoria, away from the temptations of big-city living, but surrounded by nature, which costs nothing to explore. 

"Working in rural areas, your job often crosses personal boundaries. You will treat people that you know. That involvement in the community and that commitment to your community means that your work is so much more rewarding. Particularly because, in these smaller towns, if you weren’t there, there would not be anyone. You're making a deep difference." [Dr Matt Lennon on working in rural Australia.]( https://www.medworld.com/articles/dr-matthew-lennon-do-rural-doctors-have-a-better-work-life-balance)
 
The weather is warming up and this sunny town is the perfect place to relax, grab a book and find a secluded spot beside the river, or enjoy a spectacular sunset before the stars put on a show. Outside of work enjoy bike trails aplenty and 4WD adventures, or go for a paddle down the river.

“I went out there and I loved it,” Matt reflects, “I found that the senior clinicians are very invested in the juniors; there’s a great culture and a lot of opportunities – including in doing research. There’s a much better work-life balance.”
 
There are a range of opportunities available in different specialties including: 

**HMO**

ICU HMO                          02 – 07 Sep                       $110ph

ED HMO                           ASAP – Ongoing                $120ph

Gen Med HMO                23 Aug – Ongoing             $110ph

Gen Med HMO                31 Aug – 06 Sep                $110ph

Surgical HMO                   ASAP – Ongoing                $110ph

Ortho HMO                      31 Aug – 06 Sep                $110ph

O&G HMO                       ASAP – Ongoing                $110ph

**Registrars**

Gen Med Reg                    ASAP Ongoing                  $140ph

Paediatric Reg                  30 August – Ongoing        $130ph

All include flights in and out, as well as apartment-style accommodation and transport – all you have to do is show up. 
 
If you’re looking to advance your career, or just wanting to experience living in a rural location, then [register here](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/register) and let’s chat. We expect to have a high level of interest, so get in touch today. 

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Exclusive HMO/Registrar opportunities in Mildura

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##  As Covid-19 cases rise and interstate travel becomes unpredictable hospitals and clinics are coming under strain to fill their rosters and administer the vaccine. 

If you have the ability to help out your colleagues in your state, we can arrange locum opportunities to suit. 

“Literally seven days later, the number of cases we were testing had doubled and on the tenth day we were opening a drive-through clinic," said Dr Cham Ariyasinghe of [locuming in a 2020 Covid-19 clinic.](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/dr-ariyasinghe-on-what-it-is-like-locuming-during-covid-19)

Last week we put out an [urgent call for hospital and locum staff throughout Australia and New Zealand,](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/urgent-call-for-locum-doctors-in-australia-and-new-zealand) and we've now got opportunities in every city around Australia to help with the vaccine rollout. Australia had seen an increase in demand for vaccinations and there are multiple positions available as a result. Rates are $140p/h Non-VRGP and $180p/h VRGP.
 
"It has (for the most part) been a positive experience, with innovation, and teamwork helping the hospital to deal with an increasing number of cases," Dr Cham Ariyasinghe said of his 2020 experience.
 
If you’re interested in locuming in your own state or helping with the vaccine rollout, get in touch and express your interest [here.](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/info/local-locum-doctors-needed-urgently)


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Covid-19 cases are rising in Australia and so is demand for locum doctors to help with the vaccine rollout. Medrecruit can assist you in finding opportunities to help with the rollout. 

Australia vaccine rollout opportunities | Medrecruit

Australian vaccine rollout opportunities

Dr Cham Ariyasinghe is a registrar who was working as a locum in the Covid-19 2020 outbreak.
The Covid-19 clinic in Wodonga, Australia first opened in early March 2020 and that was when Dr Ariyasinghe took on a locum placement.

"It has (for the most part) been a positive experience, with innovation, and teamwork helping the hospital to deal with an increasing number of cases,"  Dr Ariyasinghe told [Medworld](https://www.medworld.com/articles/covid-19-innovation-and-teamwork-in-an-australian-hospital) in 2020.

The interview was conducted a few nights before he was due to fly to Syria on a mission with MSF (Doctors Without Borders), Dr Cham reflected on his time on the Covid-19 frontline.

Formerly training in radiology, he started locuming in August 2019 to explore other career trajectories. A placement in a Covid-19 clinic was both topical and timely; “It was interesting because I did want to spend some of this year doing international aid work and I was really interested in outbreak medicine anyway – things like Ebola and swine flu and public health emergencies,” says Dr Cham.

**Early days**

When he first arrived in Wodonga on 7th March 2020, Dr Cham and the team tested around six to eight people per day.

“Literally seven days later, the number of cases we were testing had doubled and on the tenth day we were opening a drive-through clinic. And it was really about working with every staff in the hospital – we worked with engineering to work out logistics of setting the crates up (three shipping containers with a rafter over the top). It’s exposed to the environment which is essentially how testing should be done – you have to avoid closed areas and have a lot of ventilation.

“This is what we’ve seen in Asian cultures like in Korea and one of my colleagues had had some experience in the Middle East during MERS and they thought this would be an ideal setting as well.”

Other logistics, like managing clinical waste from the high amount of PPE used, had to be figured out too. One of the nice things that came out of this, Dr Cham says, was that there was no “bureaucratic slowness”.

“When there was an obstacle, it was removed very, very quickly. Processes got changed quickly and everyone was informed that it was changed. Our screening criteria became different immediately, so there was a lot of new information being learned very quickly.

“It was really inspiring to see people adapt. We had a lot of nurses who weren’t all that savvy with testing people or donning and doffing PPE. Nurses who were usually in community health or palliative care who were learning lots of different new skills like getting on the phones and getting used to triaging patients with respiratory illnesses over the phone and directing them to the emergency department when they were concerned. As well as getting involved with swabbing and infected cases as well.”

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**Testing**

‍Testing was done at first in the hospital’s in the make-shift drive-through clinic and it wasn’t long before they had their first positive case.  

“There have been some pretty stressful times. We had one of our Covid-positive patients die and I think that really brought the reality home that this is a very significant respiratory viral illness and that people can get very sick. The rapidity with which they deteriorated was alarming. Even then, that was another learning experience to plan for future cases, to make sure we deal with high risk, maybe older patients, in person.”

Special patient groups like paediatric patients or patients who could not self-isolate properly (due to social reasons, or limited understanding) also proved stressful for the team. Aiming for the best possible care for all, they had to work closely with Public Health to figure out responsibilities.  

“As a job, it was a really good introduction to practicing medicine in a changing environment. […] It's a space where you have stay up to date with everything but you also have to be willing to change your practice and keep rolling with everyday challenges. Now we’re at a point where the clinic is nurse-led and there is a doctor – either myself or a colleague to troubleshoot major issues or occasionally to do some swabbing to relieve different staff members.

“It started with six people per day through the back of the hospital and now it is 45 – 50 patients per day… it’s probably one of the most interesting locum jobs I have ever done.”

**Teamwork**

Managing people was another challenge. Dr Cham says “A lot of interesting behaviour comes through when people have to bring their cars to a clinic…” – a nod to one woman who insisted on bringing her vicious-looking Chihuahua to the drive-through clinic.

At one point, nurses at the clinic handed Dr Cham a home-made certificate of appreciation after he moved four broken-down cars from outside of the clinic within a ten-day period.

“I got really skilled at pushing cars,” he jokes.

Talking about the positives of the situation, Dr Cham said “I think people will continue to amaze me”. The local community has rallied together to protect vulnerable people and many people have returned to healthcare work to help.

“Nurses have really rapidly evolved with different skill sets to really help the clinic in different ways. The support networks are so interconnected now you have the infectious diseases consultants on a very similar level to the nurses in the clinic and everyone is working as a big team and I think that’s one of the best things that has come out of the clinic. It’s one of those experiences that you, as a team, acknowledge a common humanity. Everyone accepts additional risk, additional hours.”

“It’s hard to put into words… but it’s a little like those pictures people are putting up online of people in the war time, people are sucking it up and being very stoic, being safe and working very hard… it’s interesting.”

As Australia begins to get ahead of the curve, Dr Cham Ariyasinghe is about to take his skills and experience to North-East Syria. He’ll be operating a Covid-19 clinic in a national teaching hospital, based around a refugee camp.

“I have always wanted to do aid work because I think there are lots of parts of the world that I feel are totally forgotten about and there’s a huge amount of need in a lot of places. It’s not that I’m doing it for the gratitude, I just think there’s something really nice about helping someone that is down and out and being able to provide some level of assistance.”


We currently have locum positions to fill in Australia and New Zealand. [Can you help?](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/urgent-call-for-locum-doctors-in-australia-and-new-zealand)


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News and Events

Covid-19 cases have been rising rapidly in both New Zealand and Australia, and so has the need for locum doctors. 
 
As travel becomes restricted - the demand for local locum doctors to fill vacant short and long-term roles has increased. If you're available to help in any capacity - we'd love to hear from you. Find all the information you need to know about locuming during Covid-19 below.
 
“In New Zealand, all locums will still be going ahead," said Brendon Carian Country manager Medrecruit NZ. As you are an essential service you will be able to travel the country and go where the work is needed. 
“12-months ago we managed to get all locums to where they needed to be and back home again with little delays, so anticipate the same this time around.”
Despite the country's current level 4 emergency status, hospitals still need locums and there has been an increase in demand. 
 
**If you’re a doctor in New Zealand and are available to locum - here’s what you need to know: **
- All booked locums will still be going ahead and we will continue to receive further locum vacancies
- We may need to rebook some flights if cancelled but are currently looking at all options to get locums to where they need to be
- Expecting announcements on further flights from Air NZ in the next 24-hours.
- Currently booking all flights on Flexi Date in case of changes
- We provide travel letters for all doctors to get to where they need to be
- We monitor potential hot spots daily so we can help our doctors make informed and safety-conscious placement decisions
- Hospitals still need these locums and we will continue to have high demand
- We have a 24-hour hotline for any queries or concerns 

 
In Australia,  state closures mean that doctors are encouraged to take on [work within their state.](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/your-state-is-in-need-of-locum-doctors-can-you-help) “If you have the capacity to work - we need you!” said Siobhan Mcdonald, General Manager at Medrecruit Australia. 
 
There are lots of benefits of taking on locum work in your own state, not only are you helping the community but can structure your shifts around your lifestyle, which means there will be less disruption to your life. 
 
There is a need for locums all over the country, if you’re moving outside your state we can apply for the necessary paperwork to facilitate your moving around and in certain circumstances where quarantine is required the hospital may cover the cost and even pay you for your time.

**If you’re a doctor in Australia looking to locum here’s what you need to know **
 
- During the current Covid-19 climate we have mostly been keeping doctors close to home to avoid risks of quarantine
- However, if doctors are wanting to travel for longer time periods we can facilitate this – talk to your Solutions Specialist to find out more information
- If they do need to quarantine, some hospitals have been paying for quarantine. In some cases, the doctor is also paid a salary whilst in quarantine
- We monitor potential hot spots daily so we can help our doctors make informed and safety-conscious placement decisions
- Hospitals still need these locums and we will continue to have high demand
- We have a 24-hour hotline for any queries or concerns

The Medrecruit team is on top of the ever-changing border restrictions and Covid-19 situations in both Australia and New Zealand. We've learned how to mitigate the risks, and make placements as seamless as possible for you during this pandemic.

If you have any capacity to help with locum cover - please get express your interest [here](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/info/local-locum-doctors-needed-urgently). Our team will work with you to make sure you are able to complete your placement and get home with as little disruption as possible. 


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Covid-19 cases have been rising rapidly in both New Zealand and Australia and so has the need for locum doctors. 

Urgent Call for Locums | Medrecruit 

Urgent call for locum doctors in Australia and New Zealand 

General Surgeons are among Australia’s top-earning professionals in 2021.

Recent figures from the Australian Tax Office show that surgeons earned an average of $394,866, with general surgeons earning around $358,000 per year.

Though it’s neurosurgeons who continue to earn the highest surgeon’s salary [in Australia](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/show-me-the-money-the-highest-surgeons-salary-in-australia), there’s plenty of great job opportunities for general surgeons.

Your level of experience, the kind of work you take on and even where you work can have an impact on how much you earn.

## How much you can earn as a locum general surgeon in Australia

[Locuming](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/working-as-a-locum-surgeon-kevin-s-story) is a great way to travel and earn extra. Though you can locum alongside a permanent role, locuming full-time is a great way to expand your network, and increase your income and experience.

Here are typical pay rates for locum specialist general surgeons, RMOs and registrars:

· Resident medical officers (RMO): $80 – $150 per hour

· Registrars: $100 – $180 per hour

· Consultant general surgeons: $2,000 – $2,700 per day

It’s not all about the income. Locuming enables you to choose when and where you want to work, and how often. This means you’re free to do more of the things you love, whether that’s assisting in a community that needs you, or simply spending more time with family and friends.

## How to increase your general surgeon income

Despite a dip during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, demand for general surgeons across Australia is still high. This means job and earning opportunities are strong.

The best way to increase your income is to find out where you’re in demand and what skills you need to stay competitive.

Here’s how you could earn more:

· Location is a great way to start. Hospitals in Western Australia and New South Wales pay some of the highest general surgeon salaries. Rural and remote work also offers higher pay rates.

· General surgeons with skills and experience in subspecialties like thoracic, cardiac and paediatrics are in demand and can earn higher salaries.

· Take advanced short courses like [Management of Surgical Emergencies (MOSES)](https://www.generalsurgeons.com.au/education-and-training/skills-courses/moses). This will to take your skills to the next level, and make your CV stand out from the crowd when applying for top roles.

· Stay informed. Applications for top medical roles get competitive. [Register with a specialist medical recruitment agency](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/register) like Medrecruit, so you can find out about (and apply for) the top roles in general surgery first.

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# Salary of Gynaecology and ​Obstetrician Specialists in Australia

Gynaecology and ​Obstetrician (O&G) specialists in Australia can earn as much as $450,000 annually.  

 The average salary for permanent O&G specialists is between $250,000 and $450,000. The average salary for O&G registrars is $132,000.  

 Locum pay rates for O&G [registrars](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/how-to-ace-interview-questions-for-rmo-and-registrar-jobs ), specialists, and Visiting Medical Officers are often higher than permanent pay rates.  

##  Average locum pay rates for gynaecology and ​obstetrician doctors:  

Resident medical officers (RMO): $80 – $150 per hour 

Registrars: $100 – $180 per hour 

O&G Consultants: $2000 – 25000 per day

##  How gynaecology/obstetricians can increase their income

A career in O&G is challenging and rewarding. It offers a wide range of job opportunities across Australia; in hospitals, clinics, public and private health settings.  

Where you work and the nature of the work you undertake can have an impact on how much you earn.  
Locuming is a great option to increase your income, either alongside a permanent position, or [full-time locuming ](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/pursuing-the-full-time-locuming-dream-dr-kiren-kodali-s-story ) 

Undertaking subspecialist training will increase your income. If you are a Fellow of [RANZCOG]( https://ranzcog.edu.au ), you can train to work exclusively in Gynaecological Oncology, Urogynaecology, Reproductive medicine, Maternal and Fetal medicine, or Obstetrical & Gynaecological Ultrasound 

 Diversify your workload. Private healthcare work is often better paid, but doing a mix of public and private healthcare work helps broaden your skills, experience and professional network.  

 Looking for top-paying O&G roles? Work with us to tap into a wealth of great opportunities for skilled gynaecology/obstetricians. We have a team dedicated to finding you your ideal doctor job.  

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 In 2021, emergency medicine continues to be one of the[ best-paid medical specialties.](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/doctor-salary-australia-find-out-what-you-could-be-earning) Consultants working in this area can earn as much as $3900 per day.   
 
How much you can earn depends on where you’re based, and your level of experience. 

## Here’s what locum emergency medicine specialists earn in Australia 

Resident medical officers (RMO): $80 – $150 per hour 
Registrars: $100 – $180 per hour 
Consultant emergency medicine physicians: $2,000 – $3,900 per day 
 
Emergency medicine specialists on a salary in Australia earn an average of $190,000. Top specialists can earn as much as $500,000 or more. Junior doctors can expect to earn a salary of $75,000 minimum per year.  

## How emergency medicine doctors can increase their income

Emergency medicine specialists have lots of opportunities to increase their salaries. Increasing your hours is the most obvious one, but it’s not always the best way to earn more money, especially if it affects your [work/life balance. ](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/tips-for-doctors-to-prevent-burnout) 
 
Here’s how you could earn more:  
 
Location, location, location. Doctors working in[ rural areas]( https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/rural-general-practitioners-rule ) tend to earn more and the work is arguably more interesting.  
Find out where you’re in demand. Particularly at registrar level, some states like Western Australia and New South Wales offer more competitive pay rates to entice EM doctors.  
If you’re in a salaried role, take on[ locum work ]( https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/how-locuming-can-help-you-choose-your-medical-career-path )to boost your income. Emergency medicine consultants can increase their income considerably by taking on a few well-chosen locum roles.  
To get the best roles, make yourself indispensable and develop your skillset. Emergency medicine doctors have been described as the ‘world’s best multi-taskers. Having [excellent communication ](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/six-tips-for-better-communication-between-doctors-and-patients ) and other ‘soft’ skills will really make your CV shine.  
 
To find a great range of emergency medical jobs, work with a specialist recruitment agency like Medrecruit. We can help you find top-paying emergency medicine roles and match you to jobs that offer so much more than a great salary.  
 

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Thinking about working as a locum doctor? Now’s the perfect time to find locum tenens jobs in New Zealand. 

Locum tenens jobs are a great way for doctors to [gain experience](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/how-locuming-can-help-you-choose-your-medical-career-path), earn extra money and [find new opportunities](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/switching-medical-specialties). 

But with the current shortage of doctors in New Zealand, there are more opportunities for doctors wanting to do locum work in 2021. 

Why is there a shortage of doctors in New Zealand? 

It’s a complicated picture. In recent years, New Zealand has had a shortage of doctors, particularly in general practice. 

This is because there’s a large number of doctors who are close to retirement age. Nearly half of GPs in New Zealand plan to retire within the next decade and there’s not enough younger doctors to take their place. 

The New Zealand healthcare system relies on overseas-trained doctors, or International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to plug the gap. Around 40% of doctors who register with the Medical Council of New Zealand each year are IMGs. 

Enter the [Covid-19 pandemic](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/surprising-impact-of-covid-19-on-limited-registration-doctor-jobs-in-australia) and the picture has changed. It’s unclear why doctors aren’t coming to New Zealand in the same volumes they were. Delays like isolation requirements on arrival could have an impact, or it could be that more doctors are choosing to stay in their home countries and help out. 

What we do know is that there’s fewer work-ready doctors, whether they’re internationally or locally trained, and a higher number of locum vacancies.  

## Where are locum doctors in demand? 

Traditionally, it’s been rural GP clinics where doctors are most in demand. But recently, vacancies have opened up across the country, in different specialities and grades. 

Medrecruit currently has vacancies from Whangārei to Southland. 

There’s also doctor job vacancies in sought-after locations. Top hospitals are turning to specialist agencies like Medrecruit to help them find the best doctors to fill vacancies. 

Here’s who is most in demand: 

· Emergency Department (ED) doctors across all grades

· House officers (particularly those willing to work in any specialty)

· Medical specialists

· Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) specialists

· Anaesthetists 

General practice continues to be an area in high demand, too.

## Tips for applying for locum doctor jobs in 2021?

July to October is when there’s the most movement in the doctor job market and this is when we see the highest volume of job vacancies. 

In New Zealand, the annual recruitment cycle is at its busiest in July and August.

The annual recruitment cycle is the District Health Boards’ recruitment period for Resident Medical Officer (RMO) positions. Positions start in January and application deadlines are in late August and early September. If successful, doctors have only a few weeks to accept or reject their job offer.  

After these offers are accepted or rejected is the best time to apply for permanent roles (around early September). We’re predicting a higher-than-usual number of vacancies after the recruitment cycle this year. 

July to October is a great time to apply for longer locum roles. Again, there’s usually high demand for locum doctors over this period and we’re expecting even higher vacancy numbers this year. 

## Tips for applying for locum doctor jobs

Working with Medrecruit gives you a large number of job opportunities. We know what hospitals and clinics across New Zealand need right now and can help match you to the right role.  

Our recruitment experts will help you find the best job for your career and lifestyle. But, there are a few tips you can follow to help you secure your ideal locum role: 

· Get your [paperwork](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/how-to-write-the-perfect-medical-cv) in order and on file early. This means you can move quickly when you see the role you want 

· If you see a long-term locum job and can’t fulfil all the dates, get in touch anyway. You could part-fill a longer vacancy   

· Doctors looking for occasional locum roles should sign up for Job Alerts. This will let you know by email as soon as a short-term (or long-term) locum matching your preferences is listed

Whatever you’re looking for, now’s a great time to enrol with a medical recruitment agency to find locum doctor jobs. Medrecruit Solutions Specialist Sophie Steenberg says 2021 is “the busiest I’ve ever known.” 

“There are a lot of locum job opportunities for doctors right now. 

“I’m seeing a lot of long-term locum roles, but there’s something for everyone. Doctors can do a day or two around their current roster or choose to do longer blocks. 

“It’s definitely a good time to start locuming.” 

Our team are here to help. If you’ve got any questions about upcoming locum work, get in contact with your solutions specialist or register now.


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The average GP salary in Australia has risen in 2021. 

[See 2020 update  ](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/gp-salary-australia-2020-update-medrecruit)

Unlike other specialties, many general practitioners are independent contractors. This means GP earnings vary. Where you work, the number of hours worked, and the type and number of consultations done all have an impact on how much you earn as a GP. 

Last year, the average GP salary in Australia took a hit. The Covid-19 pandemic meant that GP visits and billings were down and many GPs took on reduced hours.  

 But in 2021, GP visit numbers appear to be on the rise again. There are also growing opportunities in telehealth, increasing the number of patients GPs can help.  

 Big changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) have resulted in a slight increase in GP base salaries.  

 
## The GP base salary has increased 

According to [General Practice Registrars Australia](https://gpra.org.au/ntcer/base-rates-pay/), annual base pay rates for full-time GPs are:  

 GPT1/ PRRT GP registrar – $78,380.60  

GPT2/PRRT2 registrar – $94,234.20 

GPT3 and 4/PRRT3 and 4 GP registrar – $100,643.80 

 Superannuation is now plus 10% (up from plus 9.5% in 2020/21). The new rates come in from Term 2; that’s around July and August 2021, depending on your Regional Training Organisation (RTO). 

## How much can I earn? Potential GP Salary  

Base rates only represent part of the picture. As a general practitioner, most of your earnings will come from Medicare billings.  

Your income depends on whether you are in a bulk or mixed billing practice, how busy the practice is and the quality of patient care given.  

 The average annual salary for GPs in Australia is $350,000.  

 GPs with Fellowship recognised by RACGP (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners) with no restrictions can expect to earn around $150 per hour or 70% of the billings, whichever is greater.  

 Often in permanent roles, you’ll receive a guaranteed amount per hour (around $150) for the first three to four months. After this, you’ll receive the hourly rate or a percentage of the billings, whichever is greater.  

 A typical day rate is $1,200 up to $1,600 if you’ve seen more patients or done procedural work such as fitting an Implanon.  

 If you’re a GP with restrictions (for example, an International Medical Graduate required to work in areas of need), you can still earn as much as $150 per hour or 70% of billings, but this depends on where you are based.  

 Non-VR GPs earn less, around 60–65% of billings. Hourly rates are less common for non-VR GPs, but some permanent roles offer $90 – $120 per hour or a percentage of the billings (whichever is greater) for the first few months.  

## Tips for general practitioners who want to boost their salary

 There are lots of ways you can earn more as a general practitioner. While working more hours and doing more procedures is the obvious way – it’s not the only one. Here’s how you can boost your GP earnings.  

 Do an Advanced Life Support Course. This takes two to three days and portions of it are online. With this extra qualification, some doctors earn $1800 – $2000 per day.  

[ Go rural](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/rural-general-practitioners-rule). GPs in urban areas like Sydney or Melbourne are typically paid less than expected than the average market rate (think: 65% of billings or $135 per hour). This is because there’s lots of competition for these roles, so clinics don’t need to make them financially attractive.  

[ Try locuming](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/doctors/locum-or-permanent ). GPs who are flexible with dates and locations and eager to try new challenges have great earning potential with locum work. Again, rural locum work is the best-paid, but there are locum opportunities throughout Australia.  

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# Highest physician salary Australia: find out how yours compares

General medicine specialists have [good earning potential](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/doctor-salary-australia-find-out-what-you-could-be-earning ) in 2021.  
 
Also known as internal medicine doctors or general medicine physicians, there’s plenty of good job opportunities in Australia.  
 
The salary for a general medicine specialist in Australia depends on the number of hours you work, your training, and where you work.   

## Typical pay rates for locum general physicians and internal medicine doctors are:  

Resident medical officers (RMO): $80 – $150 per hour 
Registrars: $100 – $180 per hour 
Consultant general medicine physicians: $2,000 – $27,000 per day 
 
Internal medicine specialists in Australia earn an average salary of $250,000. You can expect to earn from $200,000 to more than $500,000 in a salaried general physician role. 

## How physicians can increase their salary 

How much you get paid as a general medicine specialist depends on a number of different factors. How many hours you work, where you work, your training background, and seniority all have an impact on how much money you can earn.  
 
Here’s how you could earn more:  
 
General medicine is a diverse and challenging specialty. The broad nature of this speciality means there are many areas of medicine for you to explore. Doing further training in a subspecialty can help boost your job (and earning) opportunities.  
 
Private hospital positions tend to pay more than public hospitals, however, lots of physicians find public hospital work more rewarding. Mixing public and private work could be the key to increasing your income and still getting lots of satisfaction out of your work. 
    
[Gain experience in different locations.]( https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/why-i-love-locuming-dr-lesina-nakhid-schuster ) General medicine specialists with broad knowledge and experience are in higher demand and can expect higher pay. 
 
If you’re in a salaried role, take on locum work to boost your income. You’ll also gain more experience (and contacts), helping you to further your career opportunities.  
 
Work in a rural hospital. This is where you’re most needed. Rural healthcare facilities aim to lure top internal medicine specialists from urban areas with higher locum rates and salaries.   
 
Working with a [medical recruitment agency](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/busted-common-myths-about-working-with-a-medical-recruitment-agency) like Medrecruit is the easiest way to find out where you’ll earn the most. You’ll also gain access to more job opportunities, so you can choose a role that doesn’t just pay better, but offers you a better lifestyle too. Are you ready to live better and earn more as a physician?  

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#Locuming

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