In the first episode of Illuminating Health Tech, we talk to Dr. Tom Micklewright, Clinical Director at Orcha, who has forged a successful career as a Medical leader in Digital Health Solutions and Clinical Strategy. Tom discusses his journey from medical training and the opportunities he’s pursued along the way which have shaped him as a clinician and medical leader.  Tom is blazing a trail within Digital Health and offers some excellent practical advice to clinicians looking to embark on a career within Health Tech, as well as explaining the advantages of utilising clinicians within a Health Tech business.

We discuss:

• Why Tom chose General Practice and how it’s shaped him as a leader
• What motivated Tom to pursue a career in Health Tech
• How easy is it for clinicians to find opportunities in Health Tech
• The biggest differences clinicians face transitioning from the NHS to a Health Tech company
• The benefits of having a clinician in a Health Tech company
• Advice for clinicians looking to work in Health Tech

Digital health academy for NHS clinicians: https://learninghub.nhs.uk/ - type in Orca, and you can access relevant modules.

NHS LAUNCHED CLINICAL ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAMME: https://www.england.nhs.uk/aac/what-we-do/how-can-the-aac-help-me/clinical-entrepreneur-programme/

Gives clinicians the chance to share support, blueprints, and project assets. It also teaches entrepreneurial skills such as finance, investment etc.

DIGITAL HEALTH GROUPS OR CLINICAL SAFETY GROUP: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/about/committees/health-informatics

The Health Informatics Group advises the RCGP, its officers and special interest groups, and external professional bodies on issues of information management and technology in general practice and healthcare in general.

CONFERENCES

https://www.nhsconfed.org/events

The NHS Confederation run a number of events designed to connect the whole healthcare system; great for building networks and keeping up to date in relation to best practice and tools.

https://hettshow.co.uk/

Great events in terms of building your network, not to mention two days of free CPD.

Some you can find with free NHS tickets, such as the NHS confed or the HET festival, will help you to build up your network.

We hope you enjoy the podcast!