The Non-Clinical Starter Kit

For doctors who know they want out - but don't know where to start.

5 sections · 8 exercises · 30-day plan · 24 pages

THE NON-CLINICAL STARTER KIT

£27.00

This is not a PDF to skim.

It's a 24-page working guide built from hundreds of conversations with doctors at exactly the point you're at now - exploring, exhausted, or somewhere in between.

Five sections. Eight exercises. A 30-day action plan. Everything you need to go from "I can't stay but I don't know what's next" to a clear first move.

What's inside:

01 - Is This Actually For Me? A five-question self-assessment that scores your urgency, your financial runway, and your clarity level - then tells you exactly which section to prioritise.

02 - What Roles Even Exist? Not 40 paths. Seven. The most accessible non-clinical roles for doctors - each with a full breakdown of what the job actually involves, who can apply, salary ranges, entry requirements, and the specific recruiters and search terms that work.

03 - The CV Reframe Your clinical CV is not broken. It's written for the wrong reader. This section gives you the language table, a before/after example, and a professional summary template to reposition everything you've already done.

04 - LinkedIn Without the Cringe For doctors scared of being seen. A five-step profile audit, the five-message outreach strategy, and connection message templates you can send this week — without announcing anything or burning any bridges.

05 - Your 30-Day First Move One action per week. Sequenced, specific, and realistic. The doctors who make this transition aren't the ones with the most free time - they're the ones who kept moving even when it felt too slow.

The guide is for you if: You're a doctor considering a non-clinical move at any stage. You're a UK, EU, or international medical graduate. You want a practical starting point, not a motivational speech. You've googled this at 11pm and found nothing specific enough to act on

Format: PDF · 24 pages · instant download

Works on: phone, laptop, tablet - or print it

Exercises: designed to be filled in digitally or on paper

IS THIS FOR YOU?

Something has shifted.

Maybe you've started googling 'non-clinical careers for doctors' at 11pm. Maybe you've been in the DMs of people who've already made the move. Maybe you've been running the same internal argument for months.

You know you want something different - but you have no idea what that looks like yet
You're scared of leaving behind everything you trained for
You don't know which roles are actually accessible for someone like you
You've read things online but nothing feels specific enough to act on
You want a map, not a pep talk

WHAT'S INSIDE

24 pages. Built to be worked through.

Every section has exercises (reflection prompts, templates, and sorting tools) because a map is only useful if you can locate yourself on it.

THE 7 ROLES

The most accessible paths.
In full detail.

Each role gets salary ranges, who can apply, entry requirements, and how to get in - including specific recruiters, job boards, and search terms.

The scientific bridge between pharma companies and senior clinicians. You present clinical data, build relationships with key opinion leaders, and feed insights back to the business. No ward rounds, no on-call, no prescribing. 💰 UK £60–90k+ · often includes car allowance and bonus Open to any doctor from FY2 upwards, any specialty. No postgraduate exams required - your MD is your qualification. Full entry guide, recruiter names, and search terms inside the Starter Kit.
You translate complex science into clear content for pharma agencies - manuscripts, congress slide decks, medical education materials. Remote-friendly and freelance-friendly. One of the most flexible exits from clinical medicine. 💰 UK £40–65k employed · freelance £350–700/day Any doctor with strong writing skills. Specialty matters less than clarity of thought. Full entry guide, agency names, and portfolio tips inside the Starter Kit.
You work inside CROs or pharma companies reviewing trial protocols, monitoring safety data, and acting as medical monitor for ongoing studies. Systematic, data-driven, often remote. Growing fast. 💰 UK £55–85k · often remote-eligible Registrar level or above. GCP certification is the key credential - obtainable online in a few days. Full entry guide, CRO names, and GCP links inside the Starter Kit.
Doctors who can translate between clinical reality and product teams are in high demand. Titles vary - Clinical Lead, Medical Advisor, Clinical Product Manager. You shape digital tools used at scale. 💰 UK £60–110k + equity common Any doctor with genuine curiosity about technology. GPs particularly sought after. Early-stage startups will take initiative over credentials. Full entry guide, startup job boards, and networking strategy inside the Starter Kit.
Creating and delivering learning for healthcare professionals - for pharma companies, medical education agencies, or independently. Strong overlap with content creation. One of the easiest roles to start alongside clinical work. 💰 UK £40–70k employed · freelance £500–1,500/day at experienced level Any doctor who has taught - formally or informally. Teaching experience matters more than any qualification. Full entry guide, agency names, and independent route inside the Starter Kit.
NHS transformation, market access, health economics, policy strategy. You're the person in the room who actually understands what the data means clinically. Specialist consultancies are a better entry point than Big 4 for most doctors. 💰 UK £55–100k+ · strong bonus at senior level Doctors with analytical or QI backgrounds. NHS management experience often valued more than clinical seniority. Full entry guide, consultancy names, and skills checklist inside the Starter Kit.
You review medical records and write reports for solicitors in clinical negligence cases. The most accessible bridge role - you can start alongside clinical work, no need to leave medicine first. Pay is high, hours are fully flexible. 💰 £150–300 per report to start · £500–1,500+/day experienced · no ceiling Any doctor with 5+ years post-qualification. GMC registration and your existing indemnity insurance are likely enough to start. Full entry guide, training courses, and how to get your first instruction inside the Starter Kit.

WHO MADE THIS

I left medicine.
Then I mapped the exit.

I'm Diana - a former physician and career coach who helps doctors explore non-clinical transitions. This guide was built from hundreds of conversations with doctors at exactly the point you're at now.

Everything here is the honest version - what the roles actually involve, what you actually need, and what the first realistic step looks like. No pep talk. No vague inspiration.

@DIANAMONTALVOSTUDIO

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