Build your career portfolio.
Templates, checklists, and frameworks to professionalise your non-clinical life. From finances to leadership.
Template
the consultant-grade medical cv
A high-impact CV framework that reads like an appointment committee brief—built for UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
the "gold standard" cover letter
A plug-and-play cover letter system: Hook → Why You → Why Me (evidence). Built to pass both humans and screening logic.
the teaching portfolio builder
A plug-and-play system to log teaching, collect credible feedback, and map evidence to curricula — the fastest way to prove “Commitment to Specialty.”
gmc-style reflection template (short, safe, high-impact)
A copy-paste reflection structure that demonstrates insight, learning, and change—without oversharing or writing essays.
Finance
locum rate calculator & tax guide
Calculate your real hourly rate after pension, tax, indemnity, and downtime—UK, US (1099), Canada, and Australia-ready.
salary negotiation scripts
Exact phrases to negotiate pay, job plan, and perks—especially when the salary band is fixed.
private practice launchpad
A Day-1 checklist for launching private practice: indemnity, billing systems, compliance, and your first 10 patients—without paid ads.
the locum tax optimizer
A tactical decision framework for UK locums (sole trader vs Ltd) and US clinicians (1099 vs W-2), with an IR35 “inside/outside” sanity check.
startup equity: the “fast” agreement
A negotiation and governance toolkit for doctors advising startups: FAST framework, equity bands, vesting mechanics, and how to avoid working for free.
self assessment for doctors (uk): a zero-panic workflow
A clinician-proof system: who needs SA, how to register, what records matter, and how to file without January chaos (PAYE + locum).
payments on account: the clinician survival guide
Why HMRC asks for tax upfront, when it applies, how to reduce it properly, and the cashflow routine that stops July/January shocks.
locum expenses (uk): what you can claim, defend, and prove
A practical map of allowable locum expenses, the recordkeeping that HMRC expects, and how to avoid the ‘commuting’ trap.
umbrella company pay for locums: assignment rate explained
Understand assignment rate vs taxable pay, normal deductions, holiday pay mechanics, and the questions that reveal bad umbrella setups.
ir35 for doctors: a practical field guide (uk)
Inside vs outside IR35 in plain English: what changed, how to assess engagements, what to ask agencies, and how to avoid accidental disguised employment.
making tax digital (income tax): what locums need to know
What MTD for Income Tax means in practice, who is in scope first, and how to prepare without over-engineering your admin.
nhs locum gp pension: forms a/b, pcse, and the 10-week rule (england)
A practical guide to pensioning locum GP work: how the A/B forms flow, how to submit via PCSE Online, and how to avoid late-form rejections.
Growth
linkedin for doctors: the magnet profile
A recruiter-facing LinkedIn rebuild: positioning, keywords, and proof assets that attract Pharma/MedTech roles.
the "one weekend" audit recipe
A closed-loop audit you can complete in 48 hours: Retrospective → Intervention → Prospective, designed for training applications.
clinical to corporate: the transition
A structured playbook to pivot from ward work into Pharma/MedTech: role definitions (Medical Advisor vs MSL), skill translation, CV positioning, and a 30-60-90 day execution plan.
clinical to corporate: the transition guide
A practical pivot guide into Pharma/MedTech: Medical Advisor vs MSL, skill translation into corporate language, and a 30-60-90 day execution plan that actually converts.
medico-legal reporting: the hidden goldmine
A realistic starter kit for doctors entering expert witness and medico-legal reporting: what pays, what is fixed-fee, and what “Part 35” demands.
aesthetics 101: beyond botox
A reality-based plan for aesthetics: costs, prescribing mechanics, indemnity, stock, licensing, and why “mobile clinics” create legal and clinical risk.
medical writing: regulatory vs meded
Two tracks, two economics: Regulatory writing (CSRs—high pay, heavy compliance) vs MedEd (slides—medium pay, fast cycles). Pricing models included.
management consulting: the mbb route
A doctor-to-consulting playbook: APD/Advanced Degree track, case interview mechanics, and why hypothesis-led MECE thinking beats “differential diagnosis” in business.
Digital Health
digital health transition guide
A structured move from bedside to Digital Health: Product, Clinical Lead, CSO, Medical Advisor—mapped to skills and proof.
the clinical safety officer (dcb0129) guide
UK digital clinical safety: what DCB0129 is, why startups need a Clinical Safety Officer, and how to price hazard log + safety case work as a contractor.
product management for doctors
A boardroom-grade translation layer: clinical reasoning → product strategy, ward workflow → agile delivery, and how to operate as a PM (decision-maker) rather than a SME.
the uk clinician knowledge stack: nice, cks, gpnotebook, bmj best practice, uptodate
A non-clinical map of the core tools UK clinicians actually use—what each is best for, and how to build a fast, safe ‘knowledge workflow’.
ai clinical search tools: medwise vs praktiki vs openevidence vs medisearch (non-clinical guide)
A clinician-first, non-clinical comparison of modern AI search tools: what they claim, where they fit, and how to validate outputs safely.
uptodate in the nhs: anywhere access, app setup, and the ‘on-site first’ rule
A non-clinical, step-by-step guide to UpToDate access in NHS settings: on-site activation, personal login, remote access, and mobile app setup.
bmj best practice: nhs access (openathens), personal account, and mobile workflow
A non-clinical setup guide for UK clinicians: how to access BMJ Best Practice via NHS login, reduce friction, and unlock CPD tracking features.
the 90-second clinician search protocol (non-clinical): stop tab-sprawl, start finding
A practical workflow for answering questions fast using NICE/CKS/GPnotebook/CDS tools—designed for real consultation time pressure (no clinical guidance).
nice cks (clinical knowledge summaries): what it is and the 60-second workflow
A non-clinical guide to NICE CKS: where it fits, how to navigate fast, how to cross-check with NICE/BNF, and how to cite responsibly.
nice guidelines vs nice cks: when to use which (and why the wording looks similar)
A non-clinical chooser guide: CKS vs NICE guidelines, how recommendation wording signals certainty, and how to cite without over-claiming.
cks + bnf: the two-tab prescribing cross-check workflow (non-clinical)
A practical workflow: use CKS for structure, BNF for medicines detail, and avoid common errors caused by rushed prescribing under time pressure.
nice cks on mobile: fast access during shifts (browser, pwa, nhs library tips)
A practical setup guide for clinicians: mobile-first access patterns for NICE CKS, bookmark strategy, and common pitfalls that waste time on shift.
cks updates: how to check what changed and build a ‘current as of’ habit
A non-clinical workflow for verifying CKS currency: using ‘What’s new’, ‘How up-to-date’, and changes logs to avoid stale guidance mistakes.
searching cks efficiently: operators, shortcuts, and the 30-second ‘find the right section’ method
A non-clinical playbook for finding what you need in CKS fast: search operators, in-page navigation habits, and section-first reading.
cks vs gpnotebook vs bmj best practice vs uptodate: a clinician’s chooser matrix (non-clinical)
A non-clinical comparison: what each tool is best for, how to choose by intent, and how to reduce tab-sprawl without sacrificing safety.
how to access nice cks outside the uk (and fix common access issues)
A practical, non-clinical access guide: direct links, browser/VPN pitfalls, NHS library routes, and how to get unblocked fast if pages won’t load.
ai scribe pilot playbook: a safe 2-week sprint for primary care
A practical, non-clinical rollout plan for AI scribes: pilot design, clinician training, quality checks, and scaling rules for GP settings.
bmj best practice (nhs): openathens setup + app login (zero guesswork)
Step-by-step access for BMJ Best Practice via NHS OpenAthens, including personal profile creation and mobile app setup that doesn’t break later.
bmj best practice: the 60-second retrieval workflow for busy clinics
A non-clinical, workflow-first way to use BMJ Best Practice: search patterns, fast triage, and a consistent method to reduce scrolling and noise.
bmj vs uptodate vs nice cks: which tool for which question?
A non-clinical selection framework for clinicians: when BMJ Best Practice wins, when UpToDate wins, and when NICE CKS is the right first stop.
openevidence prompting playbook: evidence-first questions that reduce hallucinations
A non-clinical prompting framework for OpenEvidence: how to ask, what to avoid, and how to force citations and traceability in outputs.
openevidence verification workflow: how to trust (but verify) in under 3 minutes
A simple verification routine for AI medical search: citation hygiene, source triangulation, and a repeatable checklist for clinicians.
uptodate: the quickstart workflow (find the answer without getting lost)
A non-clinical workflow for UpToDate: search patterns, section triage, and how to extract decision-relevant points in under 2 minutes.
uptodate access: personal vs institutional + mobile setup that actually works
A practical guide to UpToDate access patterns: institutional subscriptions, personal options, and how to avoid mobile login friction.
staying current with uptodate: a 15-minute monthly ‘update triage’ routine
A lightweight routine for clinicians: turn ‘updates’ into a repeatable habit without doom-scrolling—built for busy rota life.
Compliance
the portfolio audit checklist
A universal checklist for ARCP and revalidation: case logs, MSF, reflections, QI, CPD—made defensible.
clinical governance cheat sheet
Interview-ready definitions and the 7 pillars—plus how they map to regulators across UK, US, Australia, and Canada.
portfolio basics: build your evidence os
A practical system to capture, index, and deploy evidence for NHS jobs, ARCP/appraisal, and revalidation—without last-minute panic.
appraisal prep checklist: the 7-day sprint
A one-week plan to assemble your portfolio, tidy supporting information, and walk into appraisal calm, organised, and credible.
the 60-second evidence provenance check (for ai answers & cds summaries)
A clinician-safe verification routine: how to validate citations, spot weak sourcing, and avoid ‘confident nonsense’—without reading full papers.
ai hallucinations in healthcare: a practical risk checklist (uk-first, non-clinical)
A real-world checklist for clinicians and teams: how hallucinations happen, how to pressure-test tools, and what ‘safe behaviour’ looks like day-to-day.
nhs governance pack: adopting knowledge tools & ai search (non-clinical operating model)
A practical operating model for NHS teams adopting CDS/AI search: governance questions, rollout playbook, and how to avoid ‘shelfware’.
ai scribes in the nhs: governance map (dtac + dcb0160) without the noise
A practical governance blueprint for ambient/AI scribes: what to evidence, who signs what, and how to run a safe pilot in UK settings.
ai scribe vendor due diligence: the 25 questions that actually matter
A clinician-friendly vendor evaluation script covering IG, safety, DTAC, and operational realities—built for GP practices and NHS teams.
openevidence governance checklist: privacy, phi, and ‘what are you signing?’
A practical governance checklist for OpenEvidence use: privacy policy basics, PHI handling, BAAs, and how to align personal use with organisational rules.