#4 - A career change from nursing to medical sales (& overcoming burnout on the way) with James Allen

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 into the application process, the value of our transferable skills as healthcare professionals & how his clinical background played a crucial role in his career change. Throughout this episode, listeners will gain an understanding of what it takes to pursue an alternative career in medical sales whilst providing a much greater insight into what this alternative career has to offer (with a very realistic outlook).    Join us as we explore James's path to overcoming burnout, achieving his version of work-life balance and finding happiness in a new career. This episode is a must-listen for any healthcare professional considering a career change, offering inspiration and practical advice for pursuing non-clinical roles while leveraging existing skills.   - Podcast Details: Email: [email protected] Website: https://theclinicalshift.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclinicalshift/   Do you have any questions for our guest? Please contact us via email!   Visit our website to subscribe to The Clinical Shift weekly newsletter. This is sent EVERY Monday with updates on latest podcast episodes, resources & opportunities to support you with your career - all directly to your inbox for FREE.