Medical Careers

The Consultant Interview: Preparing for Success workshop – Tuesday 4th June 2024 13:30-17:00

This half-day virtually facilitated workshop is targeted to trainee doctors within 18 months of CCT. ​The workshop takes you through several practical steps to ensure you are well-prepared for the consultant selection process.

This session will focus on the importance of considering aspects of self-awareness and effective career exploration in choosing and preparing for consultant roles of interest as well understanding the consultant interview structure and question types utilised.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the workshop session attendees

# Will have a clear understanding of what key areas should be considered in terms of choosing roles and preparation for consultant application and interview

# Know different interview question types and answer mnemonics

# The ability to identify an action plan of tasks to be carried out soon to maximise their chance of success .

The workshop aims to not only help you identify a plan of action to prepare for success, but also to gain the confidence needed for a compelling interview.

Register here – https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/6bdce9f3-16fa-450b-ba92-40e46565f679

 REVISED & EXTENDED: Open MIC (Mock Interview Clinic) – Virtual consultant interview practice – Tuesday 25th June 2024  (09.30 – 12.30) 

NHSE Careers London & KSS team is running the next mock interview clinic this Spring for London & KSS medical and dental trainees within 18 months of CCT. These popular 3-hour Open MIC events provide the opportunity to practise answering interview questions in small groups of peers.

You will give and receive feedback on responding to different types of questions typically asked at consultant interviews. Workshop facilitators will offer general pointers, tips and advice for successful interviews. To find out more and register, click on the link above (hyper link on blue date/ time.)

This 2.5 hour virtually facilitated workshop is targeted to trainee doctors within 18 months of CCT. ​The workshop allows you to practise and receive constructive feedback on your responses to consultant interview questions from both your peers and expert facilitators. Mock interviews will be undertaken in a supportive, small peer group breakout room environment, to ensure you are well-prepared for the consultant selection process.

The workshop aims to not only help you identify a plan of action to prepare for success, but also to gain the confidence needed for a compelling interview.

For queries please email:Events.PSULondon@nhs.net

Register here – https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/a86bb087-b9d2-426f-9588-089e1416d2f6

Professional Development Team

NHS England – London & KSS  Professional Development | London (hee.nhs.uk)

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Free resources that could be helpful in approach to career choice: Doctors’ free resources – Lisa Stone Careers & Coaching (lisastonecareersandcoaching.co.uk)