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The demand for Rural Medicine Professionals in New Zealand

According to ‘The Guardian’, a rural GP offered $400,000 (£190,000) annual income to attract a medic to the locum doctor jobs, but even after two years of hunting, the position remains unfilled.

The shortage of medical professionals for the remote hospitals and the rural medical jobs New Zealand is the biggest issue that is pertaining for many years now. There are many factors that cause this shortage, they 

are –

•    Funding shortfalls

•    Decreasing rural populations

•    and the closing up of some facilities

In some places, on the other hand, the increase in population has caused pressure on the existing small practices. From the top of the North to the bottom of the South, filling New Zealand’s rural medical positions remains a constant challenge.

A study conducted by Medical Council of New Zealand workforce has mentioned about the changes in the medical workforce and the improvement in the retention rates of the medical professionals. The study reveals that a higher proportion - 44.7% of female doctors are employed in the urban areas when compared to the rural areas it is only 39.7%. Moreover, the doctors employed in the rural areas are on an average older than those working in the urban areas. 

The studies further reveal that rural New Zealand is highly dependent on an overseas-trained workforce, and retention of this international workforce depends on the appropriate organisational support. The researchers were pleased to note that in 2016 many rural hospital medicine doctors were New Zealand graduates.

The discoveries of these studies were very familiar to Luke Baddington, Ochre Recruitment’s New Zealand Team Leader. Luke and his team have been acutely aware of the need to fill locum doctor jobs in New Zealand in both rural hospitals and GP practices. It is a need, he says, that has barely diminished in all his years in medical recruitment, with no sign of any short-term solution in sight.

Luke points out that one of the key factors not captured in the data is the recurring pattern of extreme staffing shortages in the winter months. New Zealand doctors or locums often temporarily relocate to work in Australia’s warmer climates, while many overseas doctors who, while based here permanently, return to the northern hemisphere over NZ’s winter months. Unfortunately, their time out of the country coincidences with an increased patient demand for services, placing already stretched hospitals and GP clinics under further stress due to a shortage of professionals needed to fill locum emergency medicine jobs. 

Luke says, “Over the last few years, the winters have become increasingly difficult. The demand for quality medical professionals is high and it is no longer just rural communities who are struggling. We are now seeing small towns across New Zealand unable to fully meet their staffing requirements.” In a few locations, the medical jobs New Zealand, were partially covered with locum doctors and nurse practitioners. But, the reality is as of January 2018, about fifty small towns with populations less than 1,500, were without a community GP.

Even though collectively resources are scarce across the sector, Ochre Recruitment New Zealand continues to place locums where they are most needed. Care, attention to detail and an individually tailored approach helps ensure that the right doctor is in the right job at the right place. However, Luke says many rural locations still yearn for a permanent GP or long-term medical professional who can provide a continuity of care and become an integral part of the community they serve.

Ochre Recruitment endeavours to support both clients and doctors over winter and has already begun planning strategies for the tricky months ahead. Maybe you are thinking about a change of scene, or know a colleague or friend looking for adventure and the chance to make a difference in a rural community. If so, then now is the perfect time to talk to Ochre Recruitment about a rural placement, as well as the travel, accommodation and competitive session rates on offer.

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An Overview of Locum Jobs in New Zealand

For decades, New Zealand has been the most popular destination for doctors at all stages of their training to expand their horizons and experience life and work in another culture and healthcare system.

Whether you have experience working as a locum or are currently on a locum assignment and looking for a changeover, taking up locum doctor jobs in New Zealand has many personal and professional benefits. In fact, New Zealand is suffering from a doctor shortage and combatting the shortage, locum doctors are in high demand.

What is a Locum doctor and why should you consider it?

Locum doctors fill a temporary position at hospitals across the country for a few months or weeks at a time. The following are the reasons a healthcare facility may need to hire a locum doctor.

•    Filling in for staff on sick leave or annual leave.

•    Occupying vacant roles while hospitals or clinics are under pressure, or while management is recruiting permanent staff.

•    Providing additional medical staff when waiting lists are overloaded or specialist care is required.

No matter the reason, locum doctors play a vital role because they fill those existing gaps in the healthcare industry across the country is struggling with.

Why choose locum jobs?

Gain experience:

Taking up locum medical jobs in New Zealand allow exposure to different clinical settings, practices, and technologies. Each subset can be extremely beneficial for the growth of your career.

Flexibility

Doing what you want and when you want is the biggest advantage of being a locum doctor. You can have full control over which jobs you want to take and shifts you would do. The ability to set your schedule gives you the opportunity to spend quality time with your family or rediscover a new hobby. 

Travel

The world out there is vast, beautiful, and unimaginable, and there is always more to see and do! Working as a locum doctor allows you to travel the country while practicing medicine. Moreover, the best part is, how far you want to go, or how close you want to stay, it is all up to you.

Personal fulfilment

 By taking on a short-notice, urgent, or vital locum job, your work can reward you with a sense of personal and professional value in your new workplace, and the community. This can be a real confidence booster!

How to get a locum job?

Approaching the medical recruitment agency is the first step you need to take in finding a locum job. As the leading medical recruitment agency in New Zealand, Ochre Recruitment is always ready to help you to find your first or next locum placement. Our consultants are aware of the places where locum jobs are demand in New Zealand and based on your lifestyle needs and career goals; they can help you take up the right job at the perfect time, in the perfect location. 

There are currently locum positions on offer across New Zealand in regional, coastal, and urban areas. With the help of Ochre Recruitment, you can find a role that suits your interests and specialty, including general and family medicine, emergency medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and surgery.

Whether you are looking for emergency medicine jobs or locum medical jobs in New Zealand, contact us today.

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Insights on the Mental Health of New Zealanders

Anxiety and depression are common in New Zealand, and one in five of us are experiencing it every year. In fact, mental disorders are the third-leading cause of health loss for New Zealanders, behind cancers and other health issues.

The National Mental Health Survey reveals that nearly half of New Zealanders live with mental illness and addiction at some point during their lifetime. Also, studies that regularly interview a cohort of people reveals that about 83% of people had experienced mental illness and addiction by the age of 38. Women, young people, Maori and Pacifica people are consistently over-represented in mental health statistics along with those experiencing deprivation. Instances of comorbidity (the co-occurrence of two or more disorders) are common.

Mental distress is the leading cause of suicide. While the rate of suicide in the general population has been declining for the past 15years, it is still high. Yes, the Coroner’s provisional suicidal figure for 2016-2017 shows that about 606 people died by suicide. According to a 2017 UNICEF report, New Zealand’s rate of youth suicide is among the highest in the developed world. The rate of teenagers (between 15-19 years of age) committing suicide stands at 15.6 suicides per 100,000 people - twice as high as the USA rate and almost five times that of Britain.

These alarming statistics are thought to be triggered factors that include childhood poverty, high rates of teenage pregnancy, family violence, ingrained cultural stoicism, and school bullying. The reasons for suicide among adults that have been attributed to a range of factors are lifestyle factors, adverse health-effects of some medications, socio-economic status, and issues with accessing healthcare.

A shift towards better mental healthcare understanding and provision is slowly taking place. Public awareness of New Zealand’s mental health crisis has undoubtedly increased over the last few years, and pressure on the government to make significant changes has been mounting. In last year’s national election, New Zealand’s main political parties both campaigned on making mental health a key priority.

People who are seeking professional help for a mental health issue will start with their General Practitioner. The GPs remain at the forefront of primary care, involved with the initial assessment, treatment, and management of patients presenting with mental health concerns. The General Practitioners are trained to assess, treat, and manage mental health and addiction issues, including the prescribing of medications and help them relieve the stress. 

Although access to the mental health and addiction services has grown by 73% over the past 10 years, there is a critical shortage for GPs in New Zealand. If you are interested in mental health and wellbeing or are considering locum doctor jobs New Zealand, the team at Ochre Recruitment can help. With a wealth of experience, our consultants can help you get local medical jobs and permanent medical jobs in New Zealand. Call us today for more details.

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Medical Jobs in New Zealand - Ochre Recruitment

With over 16 years of experience, Ochre Recruitment has been helping medical professionals to find the medical jobs in New Zealand. To know more, visit https://www.ochrerecruitment.co.nz/

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A Glimpse on General Practice Education Programme (GPEP) Training

One of the biggest issues faced by hospitals and rural GP practices in New Zealand is the critical shortage of general practitioners. This case has been prevailing for many years now, in spite of the wide open opportunity for medical jobs New Zealand. With a rapidly growing population, and one that is increasingly ageing, there simply are not enough GPs to meet the needs of our communities. What’s more, many of the GPs in practice now are planning to leave the profession at some stage in the future. According to the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP), of the GPs presently in practice, 57% are aged over 50, with 27% intending to retire with five years and 44% intending to retire in the next ten years from locum doctor jobs New Zealand. One of the ways to offset these rather bleak statistics is to support doctors to train as a specialist GPs. Medical graduates and/or medical professionals moving to New Zealand may be interested in the RNZCGP’s well-regarded, three-year General Practice Education Programme (GPEP). Dr Richard Medlicott, RNZCGP medical director and Wellington GP, believes the College’s programme is an excellent pathway to attaining a specialist career as a GP in Aotearoa. Entry requirements for overseas doctors include holding a general registration from their country of origin, at least one year of working in a New Zealand hospital or in primary care and registration with the New Zealand Medical Council granted prior to course commencement. Funding and bonding schemes are available through the Ministry of Health and Health Workforce New Zealand for eligible applicants. A new intake commences training in December of each year, with the three-year programme divided into two main stages. GPEP1 combines on-the-job experience in two 6-month blocks with support through mentoring, weekly seminars and workshops. Passing a clinical and written examination at the end of the first year enables doctors to proceed through to GPEP 2/3. This stage focuses on continued clinical training, as well as preparing each doctor to become a Fellow of the College and a vocationally registered GP. Further information about the College and the programme itself can be found on the RNZCGP website. Specialist general practitioners have the chance to positively impact the lives of a great many New Zealanders. As well as addressing the chronic need within the health care sector, there is real value and satisfaction in being able to build relationships with families and patients over time. Not knowing what will next come through their door, GPs are trained in locum medical jobs to be adept at switching gears, thinking on their feet and remaining calm under pressure. Being free from hospital rosters means that they can achieve a work/life balance that suits them, choose where they live and work and explore the potential to be their own boss. Ochre Recruitment has years of experience in helping overseas doctors gain New Zealand Medical Council registration, in working through the GPEP application requirements and, perhaps best of all, in placing GPs into either locum and permanent positions that they love. If you would like to know more about GP or locum medical jobs in New Zealand, our Ochre Recruitment consultants would be happy to talk to you today.

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A Glimpse on New Zealand's Accident Compensation Scheme (ACC)

When you move to any medical jobs in New Zealand, it is essential stay aware about the acronym ‘ACC.’ The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), or the no fault scheme covers both the residents of New Zealand and visitors to the country. Here’s a quick explanation of what ACC is and what it might mean for you - What is ACC? ACC stands for Accident Compensation Corporation, the Crown entity set up under the Accident Compensation Act 2001 that manages and delivers New Zealand’s extensive, 24/7 no-fault injury and accident compensation scheme. Comprehensive no-fault coverage schemes such as New Zealand’s are rare, currently only found here and in a few Scandinavian countries. Our compulsory insurance scheme protects all New Zealand citizens, along with visitors to our shores. Regardless of how an accidental injury was sustained, ACC helps to cover medical and treatment fees, rehabilitation costs such as physiotherapy, as well as financially supporting people to return to their daily lives, work and independence. How does it work? ACC is funded through a combination of levies on people’s earnings, business payrolls, petrol and fees from vehicle licensing, as well as Government funding. Income collected from each source goes into predetermined account based on the source; costs relating to an injury are then paid from one of these accounts, based on the type and cause of the injury.  To treat patients claiming an injury, treatment providers, registered health professionals and people in locum doctor jobs, must be registered with ACC.  Once registered, adherence to the ACC treatment provider handbook is required. The provider handbook covers such things as knowing about and following best practice, cultural considerations, thinking creatively about how to rehabilitate patients, acting in keeping with professional standards and ACC legislation, privacy responsibilities, complying with policies and procedures, maintaining appropriate clinical records, lodging claims and how to provide reports and patient notes. Your placement practice manager will be able to offer further guidance regarding ACC registration and claim lodgement. Private healthcare insurance vs. ACC As you are no doubt aware, in other countries private medical healthcare insurance is obtained by individuals as a safeguard for themselves and their dependents from costs incurred by accidental injury. In some cases, private healthcare is partially funded by employers as a part of a benefits package for their employees. Health insurers also market directly to the public. In many countries, legal mechanisms are in place for personal injury compensation, in such instances, parties can sue others for medical costs, loss of income, pain and emotional suffering. These systems based upon fault can often be expensive, litigious and controversial. New Zealand’s ACC no-fault system is primarily concerned with ensuring that injured individuals focus on recovering their health without the stress of blame or financial burden. Levies are based on the potential severity and cost of treating an injury rather than fault, for example a professional motor-cross athlete would incur a higher ACC levy than an office worker. In this way coverage for everyone is accessible and equitable. Further, ACC coverage is secured by New Zealand law, which explicitly stipulates that claimants forgo the right to sue. Private health insurance is also available in New Zealand. What does ACC cover? The ACC insurance scheme covers everything from car crashes to injuries at work, slips, trips and falls at home or playing sport, even if the person who is injured caused the accident. It covers injuries occurred while undertaking medical treatment, sexual violence and work-related gradual injury such as sprains, strains, wounds, burns, fractures, dislocations and dental injuries. It does not cover illness or contagious diseases, conditions relating to ageing, stress or hurt feelings, injuries that happen over time (not work related) and most hernias. A comprehensive list of what ACC covers (and doesn’t cover) can be found here. How does ACC help? ACC helps with a bunch of services to help you get back to work. These are the sort of services provided by ACC when you are injured in New Zealand – •    Covers your Treatment costs •    Looks after your Prescription & medication costs •    You get a Compensation for your lost earnings •    Help with Transport to and from the treatment •    Recovery aids and equipment Medical professionals, who are looking out for permanent medical jobs, can also register with ACC, which is a vital cog within a scheme. This scheme has successfully been protecting, caring for and supporting New Zealander’s and visitors to return to healthy and productive lives for over forty years. For more information on ACC you could access their very informative website or contact one of our knowledgeable Ochre Recruitment consultants. We’d love to hear from you!

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Overseas Doctors Looking To Work in New Zealand - Q & A with Luke Baddington

There aren’t many medical recruitment specialists who know as much about the New Zealand job market than Luke Baddington. Luke helped establish Ochre Recruitment in New Zealand back in early 2009 and remains actively involved in placing doctors into job vacancies. As the New Zealand Team Leader Luke has cultivated a small team of consultants who take great pride in making sure they consistently place the right doctor into the right job. So, who better to talk to about moving to New Zealand for work opportunities than Luke?

Q: Who contacts Ochre Recruitment about medical work opportunities in New Zealand?

LB: Ochre Recruitment deals with a wide range of medical professionals enquiring about work in NZ, from hospital specialists, junior doctors looking for locum roles or GPs interested in either locum or permanent positions. We talk to doctors from around the globe, with lots of interest over the last year or two coming from the United Kingdom, Israel, United States of America and Europe, particularly Scandinavian countries.

Q: Generally speaking, what’s the first thing you talk about with doctors?

LB: In the main, the first thing up for discussion is the doctor’s CV and eligibility to work in New Zealand. It’s important to talk early on about registration pathways https://www.ochrerecruitment.co.nz/blog/2016/09/five-things-to-know-about-registration and what is required in order to gain New Zealand Medical Council registration. This varies from doctor to doctor, depending on their work experience, country of origin and whether they are looking to work in NZ permanently or temporarily. Ochre consultants are extremely well-versed in helping doctors work through the process of gaining registration.

Q: What do doctors most want to know about working in NZ?

LB: We are asked a lot about the immigration process. Overseas doctors want to know how moving to New Zealand will impact on family life; if their partners can also work, what the schooling is like and what kind of opportunities are available for children, housing, cost of living, that sort of thing. We can talk in depth about the ins and outs of relocating to New Zealand, plus we are able to link doctors with people in specialist agencies and government departments who can help them further. Doctors who are considering a move to NZ should know that education across the board is excellent, there are opportunities for children in areas of sport, the arts and outdoor pursuits, salaries are competitive and with a variety of placements across the country, there is bound to be one that aligns well with their particular requirements.

Q: What are other frequently asked questions?

LB: Usually after we have discussed how moving to NZ will impact loved ones, the conversation shifts to working here; what roles are available, working conditions and salaries, and the advantages of living in various parts of the country. A lot of the time doctors will be aware of Auckland or our larger centres but not so much about opportunities that exist in smaller centres. We can guide doctors to regions that best suit their needs and often we’ll connect them to a local guide or practice manager who can answer their questions directly.

Q: Why should a doctor looking to relocate to New Zealand choose Ochre Recruitment?

LB: Ochre Recruitment has a massive advantage in terms of experience – we know this industry and market inside out. We’ve stood the test of time and over the last ten years we’ve built strong relationships and networks that are integral to our placement success. What’s more we are a full-service agency, closely involved with doctors from start to finish. As well as always being only a phone call away, we offer orientation courses for new doctors to help with their integration. The courses bring in expert speakers and representatives from government agencies such as Work and Income, the Inland Revenue Department and the Ministry of Health. Orientation also provides the chance to meet other medical professionals who are sharing your experience.

Q: How does Ochre Recruitment go the extra mile?

LB: Recruitment is essentially people dealing with people – and we know people well. We’ve experienced all the crazy curve balls, mishaps and misunderstandings that can befall humans and we are now very skilled at problem anticipation and problem solving! We know that your first day at a new workplace can be daunting, so we’ll call and check in on you. We want to make sure that things are going smoothly over your first few months. We always tell our clients we are only ever a phone call away.

Q: If anyone wants to know more about working with Ochre Recruitment what should they do?

LB: There are a couple of options for doctors interested in working in New Zealand. We have just updated our website which is now super easy to navigate. https://www.ochrerecruitment.co.nz/. It posts job vacancies and can send alerts about the jobs you may be interested in directly. It also has a blog component that regularly posts about healthcare in New Zealand, interesting parts of the country and interviews with doctors who’ve already made the move.

We are always very happy to talk with doctors too – just call me, or one of our recruitment consultants. From within NZ: 0800 4 OCHRE (0800 4 62473) or if you are overseas: +64 4 894 3320

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A Study on Mental Health in New Zealand

Mental distress and illness is a serious public health issue in New Zealand. According to the Ministry of Health, nearly 47% of New Zealanders will experience mental illness and/or addiction at some stage in their lives. New Zealand has high rates of anxiety, mood and substance disorders, so much so that mental disorders are the third-leading cause of health loss. Conditions leading the charge are anxiety and depressive disorders (accounting for 5.3% of health loss), alcohol use disorders (2.1%) and schizophrenia (1.3%). * Women, young people, Maori and Pasifika people are consistently over-represented in mental health statistics along with those experiencing deprivation. Instances of comorbidity (the co-occurrence of two or more disorders) are common.

Along with high rates of depression, New Zealand’s rate of youth suicide is among the highest in the developed world according to a 2017 UNICEF report. The rate of teenagers (between 15-19 years of age) committing suicide stands at 15.6 suicides per 100,000 people - twice as high as the USA rate and almost five times that of Britain. These alarming statistics are thought to be triggered factors that include childhood poverty, high rates of teenage pregnancy, family violence, ingrained cultural stoicism and school bullying.

Although there is no denying this is a bleak picture, a shift towards better mental healthcare understanding and provision is slowly taking place. Public awareness of New Zealand’s mental health crisis has certainly increased over the last few years and pressure on government to make significant changes has been mounting. In last year’s national election, New Zealand’s main political parties both campaigned on making mental health a key priority.

In January 2018, shortly after coming to power, the new Labour government instigated an extensive inquiry to gain a realistic overview of mental health. This inquiry is being led by former health and Disability Commissioner, Ron Paterson and has a broad scope, including primary and secondary care. It will focus on prevention but will also look at equity of access to quality services. It is hoped that the report, due back to government in October 2018, will provide a blueprint of action that will improve mental health outcomes across the country in the years ahead.

Until then, family doctors remain at the forefront of primary care, involved with the initial assessment, treatment and management of patients presenting with mental health concerns. Despite, for some, the obstacle of the cost of GP visits, over the past two years the number of people seen by a GP with a diagnosed mental health issue has increased by 22%. The Ministry of Health has a list of key initiatives and organisations that GPs can reference online. The Ministry also advocates a ‘stepped care’ approach, which can be seen in this infographic provided by Compass Health, a PHO based in the lower North Island. The Ministry of Health has published clinical guidelines for primary health care professionals that can help them to identify and manage common mental disorders. The ministry also has a best-practice guideline that helps GPs know how to support Maori experiencing mental health of addiction issues.

If you have an interest in mental health and wellbeing or are considering locum medical jobs in New Zealand, our Ochre Recruitment consultants would love to hear from you. As well as being able to discuss GP demands more fully, with a wealth of experience behind them, they are also able to tailor locum medical jobs in New Zealand based on your specific needs. So, give them a call today!

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Shortage of Rural Medical Professionals

The biggest single issue facing remote hospitals and rural GP practices in New Zealand is the shortage of medical professionals, and this has been the case for many years. There are several contributing factors, such as funding shortfalls, decreasing rural populations and the closing of some facilities. In a few places, conversely, increased population growth has placed pressure on existing small practices.

From the top of the North to the bottom of the South, filling New Zealand’s rural medical positions remains a constant challenge.

In 2009, the first cross-sectional study on the Rural Hospital Doctor’s Workforce in New Zealand was conducted by Lawrenson R, Nixon G, Steed R, published 2011 in Rural and Remote Health. More recently, a follow-up study was conducted in May 2016 by Lawrenson R, Reid J, Nixon G, and Laurenson A, and published in the New Zealand Medical Journal.

Unsurprisingly, the 2009 survey found that just over a third of rural medical jobs in New Zealand were found to be vacant or temporarily filled by locum placements and most hospital managers disclosed they struggled to source suitably qualified staff. While the workforce situation was found to be greatly improved in the 2016 survey, approximately 25% of hospital managers still indicated a serious or critical shortage.

Despite an increase in the overall number of medical positions available in rural hospitals, the actual number of available doctors remained similar across both surveys. The characteristics of the doctors themselves are slightly different, with many having gained extra qualifications since the 2009 study, but most remain in the 45–54-year age bracket, are male and were trained overseas.

Both studies revealed that rural New Zealand is highly dependent on an overseas-trained workforce, and retention of this international workforce depends on the appropriate organisational support. The authors were pleased to note that in 2016 many rural hospital medicine doctors were New Zealand graduates, and with an increasing proportion of women. With a younger, more diverse and New Zealand-trained workforce available to replace older doctors as they retire from practice they believe it is important rural positions remain attractive; with reasonable rostering, a female-friendly work environment that allows opportunities for part-time work, or for breaks from practice for family reasons.

The discoveries of these studies were very familiar to Luke Baddington, Ochre Recruitment’s New Zealand Team Leader. Luke and his team have been acutely aware of the need to fill doctor jobs in New Zealand in both rural hospitals and GP practices. It is a need, he says, that has barely diminished in all his years in medical recruitment, with no sign of any short-term solution in sight.

Luke points out that one of the key factors not captured in the data is the recurring pattern of extreme staffing shortages in the winter months. New Zealand doctors or locums often temporarily relocate to work in Australia’s warmer climates, while many overseas doctors who, while based here permanently, return to the northern hemisphere over NZ’s winter months. Unfortunately, their time out of the country coincidences with an increased patient demand for services, placing already stretched hospitals and GP clinics under further stress by the need to fill locum emergency medicine jobs. 

Luke says, “Over the last few years, the winters have become increasingly difficult. The demand for quality medical professionals is high and it is no longer just rural communities who are struggling. We are now seeing small towns across New Zealand unable to fully meet their staffing requirements.” While in a few locations, locum doctors and nurse practitioners may partially cover some of this demand, the fact remains that as of January 2018, nearly fifty small towns with populations less than 1,500, were without a community GP.

Even though collectively resources are scarce across the sector, Ochre Recruitment New Zealand continues to place locums where they are most needed. Care, attention to detail and an individually tailored approach helps ensure that the right doctor is in the right job at the right place. However, Luke says many rural locations still yearn for a permanent GP or long-term medical professional who can provide a continuity of care and become an integral part of the community they serve.

Ochre Recruitment endeavours to support both clients and doctors over winter and have already begun planning strategies for the tricky months ahead. Maybe you are thinking about a change of scene, or know a colleague or friend looking for adventure and the chance to make a difference in a rural community. If so, then now is the perfect time to talk to Ochre Recruitment about a rural placement, as well as the travel, accommodation and competitive session rates on offer.