Ace Your NHS Consultant Interview
Ace Your NHS Consultant Interview
Podcast Description
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.
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The podcast focuses on practical interview preparation techniques, including episode topics such as preparing for CQC reports, crafting relatable personal anecdotes for common interview questions, structuring responses to audit questions, and communicating effectively with interview panel members, all aimed at helping listeners navigate the stressful interview landscape.

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.
This episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview Podcast brings clarity to some of the most awkward or misunderstood elements of NHS consultant interviews.
Tessa and Becky open with advice for those nervously navigating references when applying for a new post – offering practical, honest ways to approach the conversation with your current employer.
They unpack what makes for a great “duty of candour” example.
When facing emotionally charged questions like “Tell me about your worst day,” they guide you on showing vulnerability without oversharing.
They also break down how to choose a conflict-resolution story that demonstrates judgement and senior-level thinking, steering clear of unsafe answers that could raise red flags.
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