Join me for my free live training:
https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/webinar-pIn this episode of the
Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, hosts Tessa and Becky dive into real-world strategies for final-year trainees and new consultants prepping for interviews. They unpack a student's burning question: "My examples feel too registrar-level – how do I amp them up to consultant caliber without fabricating?" Discover how to spotlight system-wide impacts, committee advocacy, and cross-departmental wins from your reg days to showcase senior thinking.
They dissect a "golden example" of colleague conflict – a gynae reg refusing an ED referral for pyelonephritis in pregnancy, turning tension into a relatable resolution story (with tips to avoid sounding grumpy). Tackle the tricky "gaps in your training" question by framing minor, fixable weaknesses (like governance skills) and proactive steps you've taken. Plus, transform everyday teaching gigs into killer USPs by breaking down curriculum mapping, speaker wrangling, evaluations, and overcoming attendance hurdles – ditching vague "local/regional/national" boasts for vivid, panel-impressing details.
Tune in to prep smarter, not harder.
What is Ace Your NHS Consultant Interview?
Welcome to Ace Your NHS Consultant Interview - the podcast for doctors who want to take the stress and guesswork out of their NHS consultant interview prep.
We know how overwhelming it can feel to prep for your consultant interviews when you’re already stretched thin.
Each episode, we’ll break down what actually works - no fluff, no endless reading, just practical steps you can fit into a hectic week. You’ll hear honest advice, real stories, and the frameworks we use with our own students inside the Academy to help you show up confident, prepped, and ready to secure the job you want.
If you’re a final year trainee or locum consultant and you want to prepare, not panic, you’re in the right place.