Behind the Scrubs with Doctor John
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Australia offers doctors not only exciting clinical opportunities but also a lifestyle like no other. Locum work allows you to explore new places, meet new people, and experience medicine in different ways, all while maintaining flexibility and balance.
In this edition of Behind the Scrubs, we hear from Dr John, who has embraced the locum lifestyle with Blueprint Medical’s support.
What’s one thing you’d say about your experience with BluePrint Medical?
Continuously hardworking whilst maintaining a personalised approach in finding and securing work. A pleasure to work with.
What advice would you give to other doctors considering locum work?
Have a go! Take 6–12 months off and book a long trip with some locuming built in. You’ll have a great time and won’t regret the experience. Who knows, it may shape your training pathway and open new doors.
Read individual hospital contracts thoroughly and ensure any detail regarding pay, super, overtime entitlements, call back allowances and travel is clear and agreed to prior to signing.
Embrace the locum lifestyle! It’s a great way to see Australia, meet new people and learn new ways of doing things. It can be a circuit breaker from a demanding job and allow for a rebalancing of life-work balance.
What do you love most about your current role or location in Australia?
The people, team and culture. The flexible arrangement which allows for time off or locum work.
What do you love most about locuming?
New places, new people, new ways of working. The opportunity to be challenged and reflect. With BluePrint helping, it allowed us to travel up the east coast of Australia in a caravan!
What’s been the most memorable moment of your time as a doctor in Australia so far?
Travelling in an old pop top caravan up the east coast of Australia and working along the way.
How has working with Blueprint Medical supported your goals or lifestyle?
Most definitely.
What’s one thing you wish you knew before starting locum work?
How time consuming it can be gathering the paperwork but once it’s done, it’s easy.
If you are considering a move to Australia, the demand for doctors is clear. Let us help you take the next step.
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