» Unlimited general scope of practice now available MCNZ

Comparable health system doctors who have satisfactorily completed their 12-month supervision period, and spent at least 6 months of that time working in general practice, are now eligible to apply for an unlimited general scope of practice (instead of being limited to general practice).  Comparable health system doctors who have satisfactorily completed their 12-month supervision period, and spent at least 6 months of that time working in a hospital environment, will now be limited to “hospital-based practice” instead of a specific area of medicine.

» Irish Specialist Trainee Drs now recognised in NZ

The MZNZ now recognise the Specialist Trainee category of registration in Ireland in lieu of full or general registration, as long as they have been participating satisfactorily in a training programme recognised by the Irish Medical Council.

» MCNZ extends Locum Tenens time & availability

MCNZ has extended from 6 to 12 months the maximum period of registration under the locum tenens pathway.  Locum tenens will also now be available for positions at all levels of employment, rather than only at consultant level.  Doctors on this scope who are also applying for vocational registration, may have their time on locum tenens counted towards their period of supervised practice for vocational registration only if they’re eligible for the supervision pathway. Those doctors on the assessment pathway (ie where there are other requirements they have to meet in addition to a period of satisfactory supervised practice) will not have their time under supervision on locum tenens scope counted towards their period of supervision for vocational registration.

» MCNZ reduces supervision for UK trained Specialists

MCNZ has reduced the period of supervision to a standard 6 months for IMGs who have completed the full UK postgraduate training programme, hold a Certificate of Completion of (Specialist) Training, and have had their qualifications, training and experience deemed equivalent to the NZ or Australasian prescribed qualification by the relevant medical college. Council may still on occasion require 12 months supervision in particular circumstances.

» Plexus wins Preferred Supplier Status in Western Australia so contact us for medical jobs Western Australia

Plexus is proud to announce that we have been awarded Preferred Supplier status with Western Australia Country Health Service for provision of Medical Practitioners. We are able to recruit to all the country health services across WA and have access to all the latest vacancies. If you are keen to work in this beautiful state and are looking for a medical job in Western Australia then contact us today for more infomration.

» Pathways for GPs clarified - allowing GPs from Sweden, Belgium, Canada, USA, South Africa, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Singapore, Denmark, and Norway

Contact us today if you hold any of these qualifications as you may be eligible for registration in Australia to work as a GP:

» Registered Migration Agent now available to all Plexus Placed Candidates

Donna Johnson is now a Registered Migration Agent (Migration Agents Registration Number 0854268) and can provide you with advice and assistance - this service is for all candidates who source their positions through Plexus. She is also available to help others through the immigration process. For a full description of her services and fees please contact us today.

» Changes to IELTS requirements for New Zealand Medical Council.

Changes to IELTS requirements for New Zealand Medical Council. The NZMC have recently announced that their requirements for English Language competency will; change from Feb 1st 2009. The overall band of 7.5 will remain the same but now a 7.5 is required in listening and speaking. For more information contact Plexus.