In this episode, we’re joined by Vishaan Solanki, a qualified Australian podiatrist who shares his unique experience working as a locum in the UK.

Vishaan takes us through:
What motivated him to take the leap abroad
The logistics of registering and relocating as a podiatrist in the UK
The flexibility, challenges, and rewards of locum work
Key differences between the Australian and UK healthcare systems
Advice for other allied health professionals considering a similar path

Whether you're a podiatrist, allied health professional, or just curious about working overseas, this episode offers practical insights and honest reflections on the locum lifestyle abroad.

Resources Mentioned:
MediRecruit 
HCPC 
UK Visas
Wise Card 
Shared Rooms
Tomorrowland

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In this episode, we&rsquo;re joined by Vishaan Solanki, a qualified Australian podiatrist who shares his unique experience working as a locum in the UK.
Vishaan takes us through:
<ul>
<li>What motivated him to take the leap abroad</li>
<li>The logistics of registering and relocating as a podiatrist in the UK</li>
<li>The flexibility, challenges, and rewards of locum work</li>
<li>Key differences between the Australian and UK healthcare systems</li>
<li>Advice for other allied health professionals considering a similar path</li>
</ul>
Whether you're a podiatrist, allied health professional, or just curious about working overseas, this episode offers practical insights and honest reflections on the locum lifestyle abroad.
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wise.com/au/card/?utm_source=google&amp;matchtype=e&amp;device=c&amp;userlocation=9071422&amp;keyword=wise%20debit%20card&amp;campaignid=20934525046&amp;adgroupid=161278427407&amp;utm_campaign=20934525046___161278427407&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20934525046&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADqE2bAjbjO5oAHmtTs18FibzN0N9&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw2vTFBhAuEiwAFaScws8atctkY1ZjcrRFJg8oTtdKZSCHf5RZBX0yWH_JCFMSXcTpAFZqzxoCNsIQAvD_BwE">MediRecruit</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.hcpc-uk.org/registration/getting-on-the-register/international-applications/">HCPC</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.gov.uk/world/coming-to-the-uk">UK Visas</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wise.com/?clickref=1110lpFidpK&amp;partnerID=1011l287198&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;adref=&amp;utm_source=medirecruit&amp;partnerizecampaignID=1011l725">Wise Card&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare-house-share/uk/">Shared Rooms</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.tomorrowland.com/">Tomorrowland</a></li>
</ul>
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The Allied Health Podcast is a series dedicated to Allied Health Professionals that explores all things allied health from industry insights, the latest clinical trends, assistive technology, career pathways, recruitment,  and so much more.  Danielle Weedon, Physiotherapist and Clare Jones, Occupational Therapist share their inside knowledge gained from over 20 years' experience in health. Whether you're an early career or an experienced health professional join Clare, Danielle and their guests as their share their expertise and passion.

The Allied Health Podcast is a series dedicated to Allied Health Professionals that explores all things allied health from industry insights, the latest clinical trends, assistive technology, career pathways, recruitment, &nbsp;and so much more. &nbsp;Danielle Weedon, Physiotherapist and Clare Jones, Occupational Therapist share their inside knowledge gained from over 20 years' experience in health. Whether you're an early career or an experienced health professional join Clare, Danielle and their guests as their share their expertise and passion.

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S5, E7: Life as a Locum Podiatrist in the UK – with Vishaan Solanki

In this episode of Allied Health Podcast we chat with Fiona Sexton, a physiotherapist turned professional photographer who now helps allied health professionals and businesses elevate their brands with authentic, impactful photography. 

Fiona shares her journey from clinician to creative and explains why having a strong visual presence isn’t just a luxury, it’s essential in today’s competitive allied health sector. Learn how professional photography can attract clients, support team building, and help your practice tell its unique story. 

In this episode, you’ll discover: 
Fiona’s career transition from physiotherapy to photography 
The power of original photos over stock images 
Common branding hurdles allied health professionals face 
Tips for building confidence in front of the camera 
Photography packages tailored for solo practitioners, clinics, and larger organisations 
How to take the first steps to working with Fiona 

Whether you’re running your own practice or leading a team, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you stand out through strong visual storytelling. 

Connect with Fiona Sexton: 
Website: www.fionasextonphotography.com.au 
Instagram: fionasestonphotography 
Email: fiona@fionasextonphotography.com.au 

Enjoyed the episode? Please follow, rate, and leave a review to help us reach more allied health professionals! 

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In this episode of Allied Health Podcast we chat with Fiona Sexton, a physiotherapist turned professional photographer who now helps allied health professionals and businesses elevate their brands with authentic, impactful photography.&nbsp;
Fiona shares her journey from clinician to creative and explains why having a strong visual presence isn&rsquo;t just a luxury, it&rsquo;s essential in today&rsquo;s competitive allied health sector. Learn how professional photography can attract clients, support team building, and help your practice tell its unique story.&nbsp;
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll discover:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Fiona&rsquo;s career transition from physiotherapy to photography&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">The power of original photos over stock images&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Common branding hurdles allied health professionals face&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Tips for building confidence in front of the camera&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Photography packages tailored for solo practitioners, clinics, and larger organisations&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">How to take the first steps to working with Fiona&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Whether you&rsquo;re running your own practice or leading a team, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you stand out through strong visual storytelling.&nbsp;
Connect with Fiona Sexton:&nbsp; Website: www.fionasextonphotography.com.au&nbsp; Instagram: fionasestonphotography&nbsp; Email: <a href="mailto:fiona@fionasextonphotography.com.au">fiona@fionasextonphotography.com.au</a>&nbsp;
Enjoyed the episode? Please follow, rate, and leave a review to help us reach more allied health professionals!&nbsp;
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 E8S5: Why Professional Photography Is a Game-Changer for Your Allied Health Brand 

In this episode of Allied Health Podcast, we are joined by Occupational Therapist Justin Boulos. Justin is an inspirational OT and the founder of Wheelie Worx, a business that is doing amazing things in the disability and mobility space. We dive into a topic that hits close to home for so many allied health business owners – social media. Justin’s Wheelie Worx Facebook and Instagram accounts were unexpectedly shut down by Meta, and the ripple effect was huge. We discuss what happens when that vital connection to your community and clients suddenly disappears. We unpack what happened, how it affected his business, and what we can all learn from it moving forward. 

Find out more about Wheelie Worx

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In this episode of Allied Health Podcast, we are joined by Occupational Therapist Justin Boulos. Justin is an inspirational OT and the founder of Wheelie Worx, a business that is doing amazing things in the disability and mobility space. We dive into a topic that hits close to home for so many allied health business owners &ndash; social media. Justin&rsquo;s Wheelie Worx Facebook and Instagram accounts were unexpectedly shut down by Meta, and the ripple effect was huge. We discuss what happens when that vital connection to your community and clients suddenly disappears. We unpack what happened, how it affected his business, and what we can all learn from it moving forward.&nbsp;
Find out more about <a href="https://www.wheelieworx.com/">Wheelie Worx</a>
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S5E6: Shut Down by Meta: Justin Boulos on Navigating a Social Media Crisis

If you're a private practice clinician, manager, or clinic owner looking to learn how AI can enhance your efficiency, this short episode is for you! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Ahmed Hakeem, the co-founder of PhysiPal, an AI-powered platform designed to streamline clinical documentation and improve patient engagement. 

Key topics covered in this episode: 
Introduction to PhysiPal: Ahmed shares the motivation behind creating PhysiPal and how it aims to solve key pain points for clinicians, including the time-consuming task of documentation and the challenge of engaging patients in their treatment. 
What is Ambient AI?: We dive into the concept of ambient AI—a technology that works in the background to automatically transcribe consultations, generate clinical documents like SOAP notes and EPC letters, and learn from patient histories over time. 
Improving Efficiency in Healthcare: How PhysiPal's AI-driven automation helps clinicians save valuable time by generating clinical documents effortlessly and accurately, leaving more time to focus on patient care. 
Ensuring Accuracy and Reliability: Ahmed explains how PhysiPal maintains accuracy through robust privacy measures and ISO 27001 compliance. The platform uses highly reliable AI models and offers clinicians the ability to edit generated documents as needed. 
How PhysiPal Benefits Patients: PhysiPal not only helps clinicians but also empowers patients. The platform offers personalised session summaries and enables high patient engagement through progress tracking and communication tools. 
Pricing and Sign-Up: Learn more about the cost of PhysiPal's subscription and exclusive discounts for Allied Health Podcast listeners. 



Visit PhysiPal to learn more

Exclusive Offer for Podcast Listeners: Use code MediRecruit25 for a special discount! $80/month (cancel anytime) or $768/month (paid upfront for a year). 



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If you're a private practice clinician, manager, or clinic owner looking to learn how AI can enhance your efficiency, this short episode is for you! In today&rsquo;s episode, we&rsquo;re joined by Ahmed Hakeem, the co-founder of PhysiPal, an AI-powered platform designed to streamline clinical documentation and improve patient engagement.&nbsp;
Key topics covered in this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Introduction to PhysiPal: Ahmed shares the motivation behind creating PhysiPal and how it aims to solve key pain points for clinicians, including the time-consuming task of documentation and the challenge of engaging patients in their treatment.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">What is Ambient AI?: We dive into the concept of ambient AI&mdash;a technology that works in the background to automatically transcribe consultations, generate clinical documents like SOAP notes and EPC letters, and learn from patient histories over time.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Improving Efficiency in Healthcare: How PhysiPal's AI-driven automation helps clinicians save valuable time by generating clinical documents effortlessly and accurately, leaving more time to focus on patient care.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Ensuring Accuracy and Reliability: Ahmed explains how PhysiPal maintains accuracy through robust privacy measures and ISO 27001 compliance. The platform uses highly reliable AI models and offers clinicians the ability to edit generated documents as needed.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">How PhysiPal Benefits Patients: PhysiPal not only helps clinicians but also empowers patients. The platform offers personalised session summaries and enables high patient engagement through progress tracking and communication tools.&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Pricing and Sign-Up: Learn more about the cost of PhysiPal's subscription and exclusive discounts for Allied Health Podcast listeners.&nbsp; </li>
</ul>
Visit <a href="https://www.physipal.com.au/">PhysiPal</a> to learn more
Exclusive Offer for Podcast Listeners: Use code MediRecruit25 for a special discount!&nbsp;$80/month (cancel anytime) or $768/month (paid upfront for a year).&nbsp; 
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