{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ace Your NHS Consultant Interview","title":"How to Navigate the Substantive vs Locum Consultant Interview: What Really Changes?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1156,"description":"Starting to think about your NHS Consultant Interview Prep? Join the waitlist for my Ace Your Consultant Interview Academy. I’ll let you know as soon as the Academy doors open\nhttps://medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep4\n\n\nIn this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa Davis and Becky Platt break down the real-world differences between substantive and locum NHS consultant interviews.\n\nThey discuss:\nHow substantive panels set a standardised, formal environment - while locum interviews may feel ad hoc and unpredictable\nWhy relying on single patient stories can hold your interview answers back, and how using team or project examples showcases your readiness for a consultant role\nPractical advice for handling questions about equity and MDT working, including examples that go beyond clinical competence to show system-scale impact\nThe number one time-management tip for busy clinicians: why prepping early - even with small actions - makes a massive difference\n\nListen for sparing, actionable advice grounded in daily NHS realities, designed for intelligent, ambitious doctors at the pivotal consultant interview stage.\nSign up for our free 5-day email course to give you ​a Crash Course To Ace Your Consultant Interview​.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BPXroB0NmpyIIrPXZidfl8vIcExLN8ek_diU9yTb6Y8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNjBm/ZmU3ODA2MDg5OGRl/NmQwNzhhYWUwYzA3/YWU4ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}