Western Australia joining National Medical Registration scheme

Posted by Beat Medical

Western Australia in National Medical Registration from 18th October 2010

The Medical Board of Western Australia has advised Beat Medical that they will be incorporated into the National Medical Board of Australia from next Monday, 18th October 2010. The legislation enabling this to happen has passed, however the government is waiting final sign-off on the legislation (the "Royal Assent") before it is finalised.

Western Australia is the final state to join the national medical registration scheme, which has been plagued with problems since commencement in July this year. Under the auspices of the Association of Medical Recruiters (AU&NZ), Beat Medical has lobbied AHPRA to make key changes and improvements in the program to make it more workable.

This final milestone is a positive development, meaning that for the first time in history, locum doctors can work in jobs around Australia without being hampered by an archaic state-based medical registration system.

This development comes just in time for some fantastic emergency specialist shifts which will be available from the end of October, for the foreseeable future in southwest WA. With travel and accommodation provided, and an excellent hourly rate - it is a perfect opportunity for a working holiday. Read more or apply for this position here.