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Ace Your NHS Consultant Interview

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by Tessa Davis + Becky Platt

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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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August 10, 2026

Ditch the Resus Story, Use This MDT Example Instead

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<a href="https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep52">https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep52</a> One of the best MDT working examples doesn't come from a dramatic resus call, it comes from a project. Tessa and Becky break down exactly how much clinical detail candidates actually need in an MDT answer versus how much they think they need, and why picking a project over a clinical scenario almost always makes for a stronger, more senior-sounding answer.We also review a golden example built around a reporting audit that turned into a department-wide fix, and unpack the most common trap candidates fall into: telling the story chronologically instead of pulling out clear themes of how the team actually worked well together. From there we look at a real interview question, "how do you build and maintain relationships with your primary care colleagues", and why this kind of relationship-building question is exactly the moment to showcase senior-level thinking.Finally, our tip of the week tackles something almost every candidate goes through: a setback in the run-up to interview, whether it's a previous rejection, an awkward informal visit, or finding out who else has applied. We talk through why the candidates who keep showing up for their prep, even just five minutes at a time, are consistently the ones who walk in feeling the most confident, and how to stop yourself from spiralling before that even happens.Sign up for our free 5-day email course to give you a Crash Course To Ace Your Consultant Interview: <a href="https://aceyourconsultantinterview.com/?utm_source=YTPod&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=1">https://aceyourconsultantinterview.com/?utm_source=YTPod&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=1</a>

August 3, 2026

What to Say When You Don't Understand the Panel's Question

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<a href="https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep51">https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep51</a> The biggest mistake candidates make with patient conflict examples is treating it like a complaint story rather than a relationship story. Tessa and Becky tackle a question every nervous candidate worries about: what do you actually say if you don't understand or don't hear the panel's question? We explain exactly how to ask for clarification without it costing you points, and why guessing and rambling through a four minute answer on the wrong topic is far riskier than just asking.We also review a golden example involving a mum who became visibly upset during a consultation, and explain why the instinct to frame this as a conflict misses what actually makes it work. From there we dig into a hypothetical interview question, "how would you handle a situation where a patient's family disagrees with the treatment plan you're recommending", and the key difference between answering a hypothetical well versus accidentally turning it into a single specific story.Finally, our tip of the week: how to flex your five golden examples so you're never caught out by an unexpected version of "tell me about a time when". We break down a tricky real example, being asked about a time you underestimated the emotional impact of something you said, and show exactly how experienced candidates adapt an example they've already prepared rather than panicking and searching for a brand new one.Sign up for our free 5-day email course to give you a Crash Course To Ace Your Consultant Interview: <a href="https://aceyourconsultantinterview.com/?utm_source=YTPod&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=1">https://aceyourconsultantinterview.com/?utm_source=YTPod&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=1</a>

July 27, 2026

The Conflict Example That's Secretly Sabotaging Your Interview

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 <a href="https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep50">https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep50</a> Consultants are expected to speak up even when it's uncomfortable, but choosing the wrong example to prove it can make you look difficult to work with instead. Tessa and Becky tackle a common Academy question: is it okay to use a story about disagreeing with a senior decision in your interview? The answer is more nuanced than you'd think, and we explain why it's rarely the flex candidates believe it is, plus what to use instead.We also break down a golden example built around a real clinical conflict with an ED colleague, and why leaning on "my consultant told me to" quietly signals seniority you don't have yet. We explain why the best conflict examples strip out the clinical detail entirely and focus purely on how you de-escalated things on your own, because in these answers, being right is almost irrelevant. From there we look at a tricky interview question about handling a colleague who isn't performing as expected, and how to answer it even if you don't have a perfect example ready.Finally, we get into body language: eye contact, hand gestures, speech pacing, and one surprisingly distracting habit (hint: it involves jewellery) that can quietly cost you points without you realising it. We explain what's actually worth thinking about before you walk into the room, and what's just noise that will distract you from giving your best answer.Sign up for our free 5-day email course to give you a Crash Course To Ace Your Consultant Interview: <a href="https://aceyourconsultantinterview.com/?utm_source=YTPod&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=1">https://aceyourconsultantinterview.com/?utm_source=YTPod&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=1</a>

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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.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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