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A podcast that opens up honest & inspiring conversations about careers in healthcare. During each episode our founder - Dr Gabrielle (Elle) Todd - explores specific topics with experts, insights from her own journey or real stories with other healthcare professionals who’ve made shifts in their own career.
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A deeper dive into our Latest Episodes.
A deeper dive into our Latest Episodes.
Scroll to browse our latest episodes or click to view each episode in more detail. You can also find each episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
EPISODE 10
What are the alternative career options for healthcare professionals?
A solo episode with The Clinical Shift founder Dr Gabrielle (Elle) Todd
During this solo episode, our founder Dr Gabrielle (Elle) Todd explores what career choices might feature on a list of alternative careers for healthcare professionals and outlines practical steps to take to navigate that list. It explains why relying solely on lists of alternative careers can leave very competent healthcare professionals feeling overwhelmed and unsure about their next step… Click here to view full episode transcript.
EPISODE 9
How to create a portfolio career in healthcare?
ft. Dr Sarah Goulding (Portfolio Career General Practitioner)
Another enlightening episode of The Clinical Shift, where our host Elle (Dr Gabrielle Todd) is joined by Dr Sarah Goulding to discuss the concept of a portfolio career. Together, they explore what it means to have multiple working roles (clinical and non-clinical) as well as the joys and challenges that come with this unique career path. Dr Sarah Goulding shares her personal journey including the steps she took to create the career she has today, working as a part-time GP and pursuing a number of non-clinical roles… Click here to view the full transcript.
EPISODE 8
A career change from burns specialist Nurse to make up artist expert with Genevieve Turley.
An inspiring story about embracing career changes.
During this episode of The Clinical Shift, our host Elle (Dr Gabrielle Todd) sits down with Genevieve Turley, a former RAF burn specialist nurse turned successful UK-based makeup artist, content creator and educator. Together, they discuss Genevieve’s career change from a high-pressured environment as a military healthcare professional to the creative world of makeup artistry…. Read more.
EPISODE 7
The role of self-awareness in navigating career paths with Dr Jo Hartley.
(featuring her journey from Emergency Medicine Consultant to Career Coach)
Dr Jo Hartley is a career coach and former Emergency Medicine Consultant with over 30 years of experience working in the NHS. She provides a unique perspective of navigating a career change later in her career. She shares her personal story of navigating burnout, the decision to leave clinical practice for a non-clinical career that aligns with her values & the role self-awareness has played at various stages of her career… Click here to view full episode transcript.
EPISODE 6
How to navigate a surgical career which balances passion, family & success?
with Mr Joe Manjaly (ENT Surgeon)
During this week’s episode our host Elle is joined by Dr Joseph Manjaly, a consultant ENT surgeon who specialises in ears and hearing implants. He is Clinical Lead for Adult ENT at the Royal National ENT Hospital & University College London Hospitals. He creates a variety of educational content on social media as @earsurgeonjoe and is the author of a number of popular trainee textbooks. It’s clear to see from his content on social media that he loves what he does! During today’s episode we discuss the steps he has taken to create a healthier career for himself in healthcare.
EPISODE 5
What makes a career in healthcare healthier?
A solo episode with The Clinical Shift founder Dr Gabrielle (Elle) Todd
Explore the concept of what it takes to have a healthier career in healthcare with Elle, the founder of The Clinical Shift, as she delves into her personal experiences and offers practical advice on what it means & takes to create a healthier career for ourselves. Listeners will be encouraged to consider what their career needs to be healthier, There is an exercise to follow, as well as relatable & insightful realisations to help you more easily navigate the complexities of a career in healthcare… Click here for full episode transcript.
EPISODE 4
A career change from nursing to medical sales with James Allen.
A story about an inspiring career change whilst overcoming burnout on the way
During this episode our host Elle is joined by James Allen (a former colleague of Elle’s) who shares his inspiring account of changing career from nursing to medical sales. After joining the NHS workforce just before the pandemic, James experienced severe burnout and anxiety which prompted him to take a much-needed career break. He went on to overcome burnout & navigate a very successful career change. TRIGGER WARNING: James provides a raw and detailed account of him developing, recognising & overcoming burnout. He goes on to describe his experiences of returning to a form of non-clinical work before discovering his passion for medical sales. He shares valuable insights for anyone considering this career change or navigating their own burnout.
EPISODE 3
An unconventional medical career where medicine meets the stage for a part-time Doctor.
ft. Dr Sara Otung (Locum Doctor, Actress & Playwright)
This week our host Elle sits down with Dr Sarah Otung to explore her career change. She is a locum doctor, actress & playwright who made the decision to pursue her underlying passion in the arts shortly after her Foundation Training. You will learn about the pivotal moments that led to her decision, the logistical challenges she faced trying to juggle two careers in parallel & the reality of embracing her new career path which is very different from the world medicine…. Read more.
EPISODE 2
A journey through paediatric training & entering the world of social media as a medic.
with Dr Lillie Parker (2 part episode)
During this 2 part episode, our host Elle is joined by Dr Lillie Parker, a dedicated paediatrician and the voice behind the popular social media account Doctor Lils (75K+ followers) where she educates parents and caregivers about children’s health.
You will discover how she found her way to finding this career which truly aligns with her values & the steps she took to make a competitive training pathway better “tick” her boxes (part 1). You will gain insights into the story behind her social media account Doctor Lils, the logistics of balancing NHS work with a growing presence on social media, as well as unique behind the scenes of what it really takes (& gives) to be a creator in healthcare (part 2). This conversation is enlightening & motivating for anyone trying to navigate a career path in healthcare, especially for anyone curious about paediatric training or the intersection of medicine & social media.
EPISODE 1
Identity struggles as a healthcare professional.
with Emily Fulleylove (Life & Career Coach)
Dive into the identity struggles of healthcare professionals during this 1st episode of “The Clinical Shift” podcast. During this episode, our host Elle is joined by life & career coach, Emily Fulleylove, who specialises in assisting healthcare professionals in navigating career crossroads or life challenges. Emily starts by sharing her personal journey from practicing medicine to becoming a coach and goes on to discuss the deep connection healthcare professionals have with their identity.
INTRODUCTION
How to take back control of your medical career?
An introduction to The Clinical Shift's mission solo episode with our founder Dr Gabrielle (Elle) Todd
Welcome to the introductory episode of “The Clinical Shift”, a podcast designed to support healthcare professionals considering a career change. Join Elle (pronounced Ellie), founder and host of the podcast, as she dives into her journey from a traditional healthcare career to exploring entrepreneurial ventures. You will gain insights into her own career path, the story behind The Clinical Shift & learn more about how The Clinical Shift can specifically help you.
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