Looking for a job is no easy feat. As a medical professional, you need to find a job that rewards you both in terms of job satisfaction and pay rates. Your hard work, effort, and dedication needs to be appreciated. This is where a medical recruitment agency can benefit greatly for you.

Medical recruitment agencies work towards finding the best fit for each individual. This customized approach gives higher success rates for these agencies. Read on to find out what to look for in a medical recruitment agency and the benefits of working with one.

Medical careers and job market

The demand for medical jobs is high in countries like Australia, New Zealand and the UK. It is continuously on the rise, which means that there are plenty of opportunities out there. Finding a suitable medical job to match your qualifications, skills, and experience is a challenge.

The Australian health system is one of the best in the world. The government of Australia is working towards ensuring that every citizen has access to quality healthcare, irrespective of location. Healthcare and social assistance sector accounts for about 14 percent of the total workforce. This is a considerable amount for a single industry to be accountable for.

The healthcare sector is highly advanced even in neighbouring New Zealand, the UK, and in many other developed countries. The healthcare sector covers a wide range of professions including doctors, nurses, allied healthcare staff, and healthcare executives. There are also many job opportunities for foreign graduates to apply through various skills visa program.

For best results in your job hunt, it is advisable that you work with a medical recruitment agency.

Benefits of working with a recruitment agency

There are several advantages to working with a medical recruitment agency in finding the best-suited job for you. Here are the reasons why you should be working with a recruitment agency:

·        They have a strong professional network

Medical recruitment agencies know the ins and outs of the industry. They have a strong professional network with reputed hospitals, medical centres, clinics, and various other healthcare work settings. They also know what healthcare agencies and job seekers expect. So, they are able to deliver you according to your requirements. This way, you get the job you want while healthcare employers get the skills and experience, they require.

·        Guaranteed higher success rate

Although there are many job opportunities in the healthcare sector, specific job roles and professionals could be over-staffed. Also, finding the best suited job according to your expectations with preferred working environment could be cumbersome. Medical recruitment agencies have proven success rates in finding the best-suited job for each candidate. Therefore, rest assured that you can find the job to your expectations. What’s better is that recruitment agencies also take care of the negotiating and doing the paperwork for you.

·        They understand hospital cultures

Medical recruitment agencies have recruited a large number of employees to hospital, medical centres, clinics, etc. These agencies also deal with such healthcare facilities on a regular basis. They also have connections with employees they have recruited for similar positions which you may be looking for. Therefore, recruitment agencies can help you find a job that suits your personality, beliefs, and cultural expectations. A recruitment company can help you find an employer and work setting that fits you the best.

·        They provide a convenient solution for relocation

Relocating within a country is a popular option among medical professionals. However, agencies wish to have a job in hand when relocating, rather than searching for jobs once they get there. Finding a job is also not easy as the medical industry is highly competitive. Medical recruitment agencies provide a convenient solution for relocation. They can help you find you a job from the place you are relocating to. This takes the weight off you and you can focus on other aspects of relocating, apart from finding a job and funding yourself.

What to look for in a medical recruitment agency

A reputed medical recruitment agency is able to find the most suitable job for each candidate. How do you know if the recruitment agency you choose is competent enough to do this? Here are a few things you should look for when choosing a medical recruitment agency to work with.

·        The agency’s success rate.

·        The types of employers the agency works with.

·        The right geographical location in terms of your placement.

·        The medical agency’s criteria and if it suits you.

·        If it is a recruitment consultant specialist in its field.

·        If it provides options for flexible scheduling and work shifts.

·        If it offers competitive wages and other benefits.

·        If it pays high rates, especially for locum engagements.

·        How it manages the paperwork.

·        If it offers guaranteed work hours, full-time and part-time.

·        If it offers jobs from a range of different work settings.

·        If it provides on-the-job support services.

·        If it has a solid hiring process including recruitment and orientation.

·        If it is an accredited agency.

·        If it provides supportive office staff.

·        If the agency has excellent staff engagement.

What should you do as a job seeker?

Before searching for the best medical recruitment agency to land on a job, you need to be well-prepared for everything that lies ahead. Here are some points that you need to consider and clear off from your side, before shifting to the service of a medical recruitment agency:

·        Be clear on the type of role you are looking for: whether you want a full-time or part-time position and if you are willing to work after hours or on weekends.

·        Be prepared with a detailed CV, references, certificates, employment history, and other qualifications that set you apart from the other applicants.

·        Organize an initial hit list of medical recruitment agencies. You can do an online search or check local newspapers to get an idea.

·        Create a short list of medical recruitment agencies based on online reviews, personal recommendations, etc.

Once this is done, you’re ready to face the next steps which the medical recruitment agency you select has in store for you.

About Medfuture

Medfuture is a reputed global medical recruitment agency. We specialise in finding healthcare jobs tailor-made to your requirements. We provide jobs vacancies for a range of medical professions including doctors, nurses, allied healthcare staff, and healthcare executives. We have over 1000 active permanent and locum jobs across all states and suburbs in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

Following are the benefits candidates get when they work with us and why they should do so:

·        Flexible locum schedules

·        Income Retainer for 3 months

·        Lucrative locum hourly rates

·        Ongoing shifts

·        Manage the paperwork

·        Negotiate the best rates for permanent and temporary employees

·        Flexible contracts & start dates

·        Exceptional rates for contracts

·        Short-term, long-term and on-going contracts

·        Loyalty Rewards

To know more about Medfuture services, call our friendly team of consultants on 1300 633 388 or visit our website to find the current job openings in the medical field.

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