Case Study

The best of both worlds

29 Jul 2024

Experienced doctor Selvam Jacob once worked in intensive care units at hospitals in India. 

After moving to England, she focussed her knowledge and expertise in a new setting at Ingeus, and she couldn’t be happier. 

“My life now is very different from when I worked as a doctor at specialty hospitals in India,” said Selvam. “Ingeus has given me a great alternative to practice away from the wards but in a role where my medical grounding and drive to help others can still happily combine.” 

In almost a decade working for Ingeus, Selvam has progressed through varied and rewarding roles in the company’s health division. Commencing as a disability assessor, she progressed to auditing assessment reports to ensure they met quality standards. She then discovered a new string to her bow and a real love for writing as a clinical training author. 

Selvam’s roles to date have been part of the Additional Healthcare Capacity Service which Ingeus delivers on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions. Today she is proud to be a clinical training and development lead in London – co-ordinating and delivering training on functional assessments to other healthcare staff. 

“We recruit and train talented healthcare professionals who provide high quality and respectful assessments for thousands of people,” explained Selvam. “I support a small team of authors and trainers who review and update the training materials to comply with clinical policy and governance. I enjoy composing informative and easily digestible material that enables my colleagues to do their jobs professionally and compassionately.” 

In addition to applying her knowledge in different ways and in varied roles, Selvam says that one of the highlights of working for Ingeus is the professional and personal support given to her over the years: 

“A big positive is the career progression,” she adds. “I have had opportunities that wouldn’t be possible in a clinical setting within a similar time span. 

“I also enjoy working for a company which so values diversity and inclusion and has a people-centred core that many medical professionals will associate with. I certainly do.” 

Selvam is among a growing team of medical professionals building on their health backgrounds at Ingeus. As part of the global human services provider, APM Group, opportunities are available to relocate to other countries, while new contracts from partners like the Department for Work and Pensions are opening up new health-related roles for assessors, therapists and counsellors closer to home. 

“Moving away from a clinical setting doesn’t mean moving away from your area of expertise or interest,” concludes Selvam. “A large part of what Ingeus does is aimed at helping people manage their mental and physical health and live fulfilling lives. I’ve seen it in action over the past nine years and would encourage other health professionals to consider flexing their expertise in new vocational areas.”  

To be part of a team of like-minded professionals, search our Health division roles on our careers page.