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THE JOBSBOARD

#005: Tuesday 8th June 2021

Hi there! I hope it’s not too late to officially introduce myself in this 5th edition of  The Jobsboard. My name is Marsila and I’ve been on quite the career journey. 

For a long time, I wanted to study Medicine. However, as I became more interested in the Politics, Philosophy and Economics of Health, I realised that the scope of the work I wanted to do could not be met by Medicine. And though I had some excitement about my options, I still very much felt lost and confused. I had no corporate experience and knew very little about alternative careers in the health sector. 

After graduating with a Masters from UCL!

So I shook myself off and began the job hunt. This forced me to starting thinking critically about my transferrable skills, passions & knowledge of the healthcare industry.

Fortunately, I am now working at health tech company & have found my feet. My daily work involves facilitating projects that deliver global access to healthcare. The aspects of Medicine that initially attracted me, have found me (phew!) in this new career…life long learning, effective team-working & of course, positively impacting the lives of others. 

I hope my journey empowers you to embrace the unexpected.  Your skills and passions are valuable even outside of hospitals, clinics and the town in which you live. 

This week, I've put together two slightly different features for you! First up is a summary of UK based health tech companies hiring for non tech roles.  Then you'll have to scroll down under  👀 to find out the next new feature.

Non tech roles at health tech companies! 

Babylon Health

By combining the latest technologies and AI systems with human expertise, this company is becoming prominent in improving the healthcare delivery model.  They have partnered with the NHS already & have seen significant improvement in patient and clinician satisfaction.

Babylon are currently hiring for several roles. This are looking for a Clinical On-Boarding Associate, Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner,  Clinical Delivery Associate, a Clinical Receptionist, a Clinic based Salaried GP in Canary Wharf, a Health Economist & Outcomes Researcher, a Lead Product Manager, Principal Product Manager (Regulatory), a PDT/Project Analyst, Practice Nurse (London- Saturdays only),  and an Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

Company benefits include:  A competitive salary, office with numerous perks and freebies, free gym and yoga sessions, team treats & a focus on a nurturing company culture.

Healthy.io

Who would have thought that selfies would be included in clinical pathways!? This company has turned the smartphone camera into a clinical-grade medical device, offering an innovative wound management solution. It enables faster treatment and improved care for patients.

Healthy.io are looking for some people to help shape their companies direction. This includes roles as a Clinical Director, Clinical Programme & Partnerships Lead (Urinalysis) and a Programmes & Partnership Manager.

Company benefits include:  A competitive salary, development opportunities, pension, private health insurance, 25 days annual leave, a company phone/laptop & a central London office.

Patchwork

Established by doctors, Patchwork was created to restructure and improve working patterns and access to staff across the health service. They strive to remove reliance and spending on locum agencies and improve the experience of bank and flexible working.

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Patchwork are currently looking for people to help with their fast growth and direction. This includes a Strategy Analyst, a Bid Manager, a Strategy Manager, a Client Partnership Director for the Northern Region, a Product Manager, and a rare position for the most experienced as a Chief Financial Officer.

Company benefits include:  A development budget, remote/flexible working environments, 24 days annual leave, share options, free therapy/counselling services and a monthly culture club.

Spill

Spill are strong mission-lead start up creating access to mental health support for many. Their services are described as uniquely ‘easy to access, designed to actually be used, and 100% un-intimidating’.

Spill have a really special role for a great Public Speaker interested in Mental Health to give talks for £100ph.  You'd be gve anywhere between 1-10 prewritten talks every week. They are also looking for a Business Operations Manager, a Product Manager, a Sales Team Lead & Head of UK Sales. Stock options available for the latter roles!

Company benefits include:  A supportive and emotionally open work environment, company trips and travel, stock options, remote working options & an annual team work trip abroad. 

Thriva Health

Thriva offers personalised blood tests along with GP reports to give patients a detailed and digestible understanding of their symptoms and health risks. Users are essentially able to independently manage and track their health on their user-friendly platform.

Thriva are looking for an Office and Culture Manager, a Product Manager to help their User Acquisition team, a Clinical Operations Manager (Job Share Option available), a Clinical Operations Associate, and a Privacy Manager to join the Risk and Compliance team.

Company benefits include:  A ompetitive salary, stock options, equipment, social events, freebies, employee development, community outreach & a treat yourself budget.

Last, but certainly not least…I had the pleasure of speaking to UK trained clinician, Dr Ambi Sud. She's been working in Australia for well over 3 years now. Curious about doing something similar? 

Meet the Maverick

Dr Ambi Sud trained in the UK and is now working in Australia. You can find her online on Instagram where she shares her daily life and inspirations.

Past

Let's start with a quick bio!

• Education: Medicine (MBChB) at the University Of Bristol 
• Intercalation: Pathology and Microbiology BSc. Looking back, this degree wasn’t all that helpful. If I could choose again I would have done something different. Maybe Health Politics or something similar.
• Previous Work: Spent my F1 & F2 years in the UK. Then became a full time Emergency Medicine SHO in Brisbane!
• Current Work:  All in all, I've been in Australia for 3.5 years. I now mostly do locum work in rural areas!

Did you always imagine your career ending up in Australia?

• Yes, practicing here was always on my mind. I had seen friends travel to work in Australia and I just knew I wanted to move here eventually. I found F1 and F2 very challenging as the hospitals I worked in were significantly understaffed. This put a lot of strain on us as trainees and unsurprisingly, I didn't enjoy it.
• In Australia, junior doctors are much more protected. That being said, the NHS is an amazing institution. And like all health systems it has its limitations.
• The ability to help people, interact with patients & make a difference has kept me in Medicine.

Present

Now that you're in Australia, how do you find it?

• Once I got here, I started in full time role doing Emergency Medicine in a busy hospital. It was only in January 2020 when I decided to quit to do locum work. This was so that I could work flexibly whilst travelling across Australia. However, the pandemic hit and then I ended up having to work more than I initially planned. It all worked out well though!
• It's been so easy to settle in. I came out here on my own and found it really easy to integrate into Australian society (probably because it's so similar to the UK!).
• Fortunately all the doctors out here have been friendly thus far!My agency too is really helpful. They organise (and pay for!) my flights, accommodation and expenses whenever I travel to a rural town for locum work.

How did the pandemic affect you in Australia?

• We were lucky to have strict lockdowns early on. This resulted in few cases & meant that life resumed to a more normal state in comparison to the UK. Even though we've had slight restrictions and lockdowns,  I forget we’re in a pandemic.
• I went to a club on NYE and my mum saw my Instagram story. She was like, “how and why are you partying?!” And I had to explain to her that we were allowed to. 😂😂😂

Future

What do you see in store for yourself?

• Though I enjoy the learning aspect of Emergency Medicine, it's not my dream specialty. In fact, I'm considering training as a General Practitioner in Australia! What I do know for sure is that I don't want to practice medicine in the UK, so am content just visiting my family and friends.
• I began posting on social media during the pandemic mainly out of boredom. I didn't want to just give medical advice online like many doctors do. I simply wanted to express myself in a more creative and exciting way. It began with posting outfits and then moved into a desire to showcase cool women and healthcare professionals! Check out my short IGTV series where I talk to successful women about their challenges and inspiring journeys.

Thinking about working in Australia?

Check out Dr Ambi's three top tips below.

1. Do your research early.  The application process can be very lengthy.  After I completed F2 in the UK, I had to wait in the UK for 3 months whilst awaiting my visa! Then it took a further 2-3 weeks before I could start working for my documents to clear.

2. Save up. The costs of applications, flights and relocation build up quickly. So even though you'll be earning, having a financial cushion helps immensely.

3. Ask the workforce administrators for advice. They are incredibly helpful and experienced at supporting clinicians making the transition to work in Australia.

In short, the world is your oyster.  We've looked at health tech company roles this week & working abroad in Australia. Next week, what would you like us to look at? 

Reply with your suggestions.