How to optimise your CV, interview and social media skills

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Session details:

Learn from the experts, in-house and external recruiters in to OH, share their wisdom on how to optimise your CV, interview skills and how to make yourself known on social media. 
If you wish to enter the Occupational Health/medicine speciality, it takes more than just sending in a CV or answering an advert. It takes initiative and drive to get that first step. This webinar aims to provide guidance on what is essentially a skill in today’s marketplace 

Speakers
-    Ellen Harris – OH Medical 
-    Tracey Regan – PAM Group
-    Priya Kanji - OH staffing
-    Rachel Lelliot - Health Partners
-    Jo Vallom-Smith - OTs

Bios:

With over 10 years’ recruitment experience, Ellen Harris joined OH Medical Recruitment in 2021 and now leads the team as Director. She has a proven track record of placing candidates at every level — from trainees to Directors — across both clinical and corporate OH roles. Passionate about growing the sector, Ellen works closely with companies to create and promote trainee opportunities, helping new talent step confidently into Occupational Health. She also champions smart CV, interview, and social media strategies to give candidates the best possible start in their OH careers.

Rachel Lelliott has 17 years of experience in recruitment, with 12 of those spent at an agency specialising in the food industry. For the past 5 years, Rachel has been with Health Partners, where she leads the recruitment team and oversees hiring for a variety of clinical and non-clinical positions. In her previous roles, she provided candidates with guidance on crafting strong CVs and emphasised the importance of thoroughly researching both the company and the role they were pursuing. While her current role at Health Partners is slightly different, she continues to take great satisfaction in helping candidates secure their ideal jobs and join a supportive, caring organisation.

Tracey Regan - An experienced Recruitment Manager with a strong track record in sourcing and placing talent within the Occupational Health and Wellbeing sector. With a background in sales and negotiation, she brings a strategic and people-focused approach to recruitment, ensuring the right fit for both clients and candidates.
Her expertise spans the full recruitment lifecycle, from talent acquisition and stakeholder engagement to offer management and onboarding. She has a strong ability to build lasting relationships and deliver results, and is passionate about connecting professionals with meaningful opportunities that support health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Jo Vallom-Smith – OTs 
Jo Vallom-Smith is an award-winning Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience in Vocational Rehabilitation and Occupational Health. Jo founded a recruitment agency for OTs in OH and an associated national network of Occupational Therapists in Occupational Health. She is now the Professional Advisor for Health and Work and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and chairs the SOM special interest group for Allied Health Professionals. 

Priya Kanji – OH staffing 
Priya Kanji has been recruiting within the Occupational Health sector since 2003 and founded Occupational Health Staffing in 2010. Since its inception, Occupational Health Staffing has established itself as a trusted and specialist agency, dedicated to placing both temporary and permanent Occupational Health professionals across the UK. At Occupational Health Staffing, we're more than just a recruitment agency — we're here to support you at every stage of your career. Whether you're looking for your next role or just starting out in OH, we offer tailored support to help you succeed. From creating a standout CV to preparing you for interviews, we make sure you're ready to show your best self to potential employers. With our help, you can move through the job market with confidence and find a role that truly fits your skills, goals, and ambitions.
 

Chair: Janet O'Neil and Sarah Holling

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