In our latest #OurEntrepreneurs profile we meet cohort 8 Clinical Entrepreneur Aman Sharma, Internal Medicine Trainee. 

Tell us a bit about yourself 

I am an international doctor, medical specialty trainee, enthusiastic learner, and father of two. I came to UK 3 years ago & understand the challenges of moving abroad. My goal as NHS entrepreneur would be simplifying the journey of all healthcare workers who wish to join the NHS and create a workforce plan to support the evolving demands of NHS. 

Tell us about your innovation  

The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan is an ambitious and visionary step to address the current workforce challenges. My innovative solution would not only support NHS recruitment, but it also focuses on the NHS workforce plan.  

Once a recruit has been shortlisted for a placement in the UK, we propose a comprehensive approach for our NHS workforce: Train individuals while they are still in their home country, covering communication skills, human simulation, behavioural challenges, and ethical scenarios. Retain our recruits by providing wellbeing support and guidance on UK lifestyle, fostering a sense of belonging and enhancing performance. Finally, Reform by addressing evolving challenges and reducing recruitment-related costs. 

Our plan tackles several critical areas: 

Training: 

• Challenges: Lengthy and expensive training sessions. 

• Solution: Provide online training and simulations to familiarise candidates with employer needs while they are still in their home country. 

Recruitment: 

• Challenges: Many recruitment firms lack medical or clinical backgrounds, and recruitment drives are costly. 

• Solution: Establish firms led by NHS staff members who understand both employer and employee difficulties, offering a pragmatic and cost-effective workforce solution. 

Retention: 

• Challenges: Staff lack adequate career progression guidance and feel lost within the system. 

• Solution: Provide career guidance and specialised advice during recruitment to maximise staff utilisation. 

Life in the UK: 

• Challenges: International medical staff receive little information about life in the UK. 

Solution:

• Share experiences and insights through videos to address this gap, I have made videos to support this.   

Why did you apply to join the programme, and what are you most looking forward to?

I have met a few entrepreneurs from previous cohorts and wanted to apply since then. This programme has the passion, then energy & the charisma that can change the system.  

I am looking forward to a future with the most enthusiastic people in the NHS coming together for a better world for patients & their care.  

I hope the programme will facilitate teaching, sharing personal experiences both good and bad, networking and potentially shaping me to get the best out of me. 

What are your ambitions for the next year?

My ambitions moving forward are to work towards my goals, start resourcing medical and clinical staff for various trusts, design courses and be sustainable.

Why do you think innovation is important in healthcare?

As Prof Tony Young said – “Innovation is how we get to a better future.” 

Thinking outside of the box and creating simple, pragmatic solutions for better-quality around patient care is very important for the future of the NHS. Also caring for our colleagues is crucial as we are humans, and we all need the support.  

How can we find out more?

Please visit our website at https://www.ukdreamers.info/ for more information.