Testimonials

It was quite serendipitous that John Vial and I got in touch concerning a high level position in a very competitive industry, and ever since he helped me to be appointed, he and I have kept in touch, as he likes to check if everything goes well.

John devotes a great deal of time to go into the most important details and walks with you in every step of the recruitment process. He is as professional, as he is thorough and consistent, relentlessly going the extra mile to meet any need from both the recruiter and the recruited. These are just a few reasons that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Medical Connect Australia as an excellent recruiter and indeed an invaluable support to embark in any career advancement or change.

I approached a number of medical recruitment specialists to guide me through the veritable minefield of relocating to Australia. John Vial from Medical Connect Australia left the opposition standing. From the first phone call, we 'connected'! John provided a very professional and personalised service throughout. Making what should be a gruelling process a breeze! I've now been working for 18 months in the dream job that John found me in Queensland. I remain truly grateful to him and can't recommend his services highly enough.

John at Medical Connect Australia has been very helpful to help me every step of the way, from job search to going through the processes of relocating my job from the UK to New Zealand. I would highly recommend working with him if considering moving to Australia or New Zealand.

I first worked with John Vial in 2014 to assist me in looking for Job opportunities away from the United Kingdom where I had been working for the previous 10 years.

With his vast knowledge and contacts within the New Zealand and Australian Medical job market John was quickly able to find an exciting job opportunity as a Senior Consultant Physician in New Zealand. He advocated for me and a job offer was provided and accepted, he then facilitated with all the immigration requirements with professionalism and efficiency and with genuine enthusiasm.

He has continued to remain in contact and after 5 years, it was time for a change, I again engaged Medical Connect in a new job search and John quickly came up with numerous job options. I was once again able to secure a Job offer with support from John in the same professional manner as he had done previously.

I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending John Vial to assist anyone in their professional medical job search throughout Australia or New Zealand.

This is to confirm that John Vial & Medical Connect were instrumental in the organisation of my sabbatical in Paediatrics in New Zealand between 2015 and 2016.

I have been a consultant in Paediatrics in the UK since 1994 and was looking for a career break to work in either Australia or New Zealand. John identified an opportunity in Wellington and arranged via his contacts for an interview and assisted with all subsequent arrangements.

Working in New Zealand was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and I would recommend a sabbatical overseas to any NHS consultant looking to expand their horizons, or simply experience a change of scenery for a period.

I would recommend Medical Connect as an excellent means of achieving this.

Mr John Vial of Medical Connect was very helpful to me in late 2015 and early 2016.

I had just retired as a Consultant Breast and General Surgeon in Scotland when he contacted me to offer an appointment as a nine-month locum consultant in Wellington Regional Hospital.

He helped set up my Skype interview and was very supportive during the long and tedious process of getting through the various administrative hurdles to be cleared before I was allowed to start work in which proved to be the most enjoyable of my career - a wonderful experience for me and my wife and a great way to finish.

I am now completely off the UK Medical Register but if I was ever looking to work again, John vial would be the first person I would go to. I am sorry that we never met but will always remain extremely grateful to him.

In October 2005 Castlereagh Imaging enlisted the services of Medical Connect Australia to assist with the recruitment of an overseas trained radiologist to fill an Area of Need position at our Wollongong practice.

As the Human Resources Manager of Castlereagh Imaging I have been the primary contact throughout this process and to my good fortune have had the pleasure of dealing with John Vial over this period.

At the commencement of the contract I was overwhelmed by how arduous a task this was. Fortunately John coordinated every requirement, walking me through any steps required of Castlereagh Imaging.

Once a suitable candidate was identified John assisted us with negotiations resulting in a successful placement. Our new radiologist is now in Australia ready to commence his new position with our practice. We are pleased with the technical quality as well as the personal fit of our new radiologist.

Castlereagh Imaging would not hesitate to enlist the services of Medical Connect Australia again in the future.

This is to certify that Mr John of Medical Connect Australia is known to me for nearly three years. He is very professional in his approach and efficient in his consultancy work. He is prompt in responding to his clients and very organised in his record keeping. He helps not only in identifying suitable jobs and co-ordinating for salary negotiations, but also provides support in the relocation process. He also gives advice for registration with AHPRA and signpost to whom to contact in the visa and immigration process.

As far as my knowledge goes, he is very proficient in his work-related information and technology aspects and his communication is very good.

Moving to work from the UK to New Zealand was not something that I knew anything about. When I decided that I wanted to consider working in New Zealand it was a great help to be able to talk to John at Medical Connect Australia, who had facilitated the process previously. Subsequently, when a job was advertised, I was informed about the location, job description and facilities.

Once I embarked on the process of applying, the assistance I got with visa, qualifications and recognition was essential. The speed of the process was incredibly frustrating but having someone who knew the process and was able to act on my behalf, helped me cope. The repeated emails and calls to the hospital and the New Zealand Medical Council on my behalf eased my frustrations.

Eventually, with all requirements satisfied, I was able to take up my post in Christchurch, which has been a great experience.

However without the support of John and the team at Medical Connect Australia, I am not sure I would have continued the process.

I have dealt with John Vial and his recruitment organization for sometime and have been satisfied that they have met my needs in recruiting radiologists.

John has shown to be a professional and reliable recruitment agency. With an ongoing situation of radiologist shortages in Australia, I am more than pleased to deal with John Vial from Medical Connect.

I have found Medical Connect to be professional and would continue to use John as a method of gaining access to provide radiology services here in Australia.

This is to confirm that Mr. John Vial of Medical Connect Australia has been of a great help for my sabbatical in New Zealand in 2016-17.

I am a senior neurosurgeon working as a Consultant in the UK for over 10 years and was looking for an opportunity to work overseas in a different part of the world not too dissimilar to the UK.

John identified an opportunity for me to work in Dunedin in the South Island, NZ and it is in that connection that I am happy to provide this testimonial.

John provided support and guidance throughout the entire process starting from initial application to the final selection and even beyond for registration, visa etc. John even provided insight in to living and working in New Zealand and was always available on phone or email.

I am in regular contact with John almost three years since finishing my sabbatical and there is a possibility that we may work together on another assignment in the future.