How to find the best locum agency in Australia?

Joe N • February 13, 2023

Introduction

Locum doctors are a crucial part of the healthcare system and as such locum doctors are in high demand. Locums assist in keeping a medical facility appropriately staffed when there is a shortage or other doctors take leave, to ensure the hospital maintains high standards of quality of care.

The best way to kickstart your locum journey is to partner with an experienced locum agency that specialises in healthcare. They take the guesswork out of finding suitable shifts, saving you time and effort, making the whole procedure extraordinarily smooth.

If you want to get started with a
locum agency and find the best locum job opportunities, you have landed at the right place.

What are the benefits of working as a locum?

There are multiple benefits of working as a locum. If you are just starting your medical career and want to grow your professional network in Australia, locum jobs offer you the best opportunities to work across different settings and meet more of the decision makers in each of the facilities. This helps you build a high-quality network in the healthcare industry as you network with some of the best doctors in Australia.

Being a locum offers you the advantage of having a flexible schedule, allowing you to balance work and education. Additionally, you have the opportunity to improve your leadership abilities through mentoring junior doctors at the hospital.

The benefits of working as a locum are not limited to your professional career. Locum roles allow you to travel while you work. As a locum doctor, you get to work in different locations, including rural settings, so you get to see more of our beautiful country as well as learn how other departments are run.

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Why choose a medical recruitment agency?

Medical recruitment companies make it easy by handling all the paperwork and logistics involved in finding the perfect job for you. They get sent thousands of vacancies each day and they do the leg work in collating all the shifts and presenting them to you in a compact summary, sometimes 6-12 months in advance!

Tips for finding the best locum agency in Australia

Medical recruitment companies make it easy for you by handling all the paperwork and logistics involved in finding the perfect job for you. They get sent thousands of vacancies each day and they do the leg work in collating all the shifts and presenting them to you in a compact summary, sometimes 6-12 months in advance!

  1. Talk to locums working with the agency
    Word of mouth is the best source of information. Colleagues sharing their experiences will be the biggest testament to an agencies capability and professionalism. Ask around and talk to locums you know or have worked with about the locum agency they partner with. They will provide you with all the information you need, clarify all your doubts, and finally help you decide on how to proceed.
  2. Specialisation
    The ideal healthcare recruitment agency you are looking for must be dedicated to your specialty. While you are doing your research, keep an eye out for agencies that give importance to your specific area of medicine or subspecialty. They must be well-informed and knowledgeable about your specialty and have good connections in the location you wish to work.
  3. Services offered
    Not all agencies are created equal. Some have much more experience than others and can offer additional wrap-around services that just make the entire process effortless.
  4. Salary and payment procedure
    Salary and payment processes differ amongst agencies. Some pay weekly, some monthly, some only pay you once the client has paid. Find one that suits your needs.

Why is CC Medical the best locum agency?

CC Medical is one of the most experienced and comprehensive agencies around. With excellent reviews and a 98% satisfaction rating, you can be sure that you are in the right hands. They have an extensive network of public and private facilities and a lot of their jobs are exclusive.

CC Medical’s healthcare partners

Victoria HealthSouth Australia healthTasmanian HealthWestern Australia Health ST. John Of GodNT HealthQueensland HealthHealth E CareACT HealthNSW Health

They have expert consultants who specialise in Anaesthetics, Emergency, General Medicine, Intensive Care/ICU, Executive, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Surgery. They also offer a full range of services, including;

College application support

Interview preparation

Travel and accommodation bookings

Compliance support

Weekly pay (unless paid by the hospital)

For the best locum agency in Australia, contact CC Medical - the top choice for locum professionals.

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