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Consultant Conversations

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

RCPE"s Podcast Series "Consultant Conversations" by the Early Career Consultants" Committee (ECC). The edited music used in this podcast, "Corporate" by ProLuxeStudio (available on SoundCloud), is licensed as CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.

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00:25:57

Supporting the Trainee in Difficulty (1 Oct 2026)

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2026/10/01

In this episode of Consultant Conversations Dr Ailish Nimmo talks to Dr Saira Risdale about supporting the trainee in difficulty. They discuss how to recognise if a trainee is in difficulty, appropriate interventions, the importance of maintaining boundaries and reaching out to others to ensure trainees receive the specific support needed. Dr Saira Risdale is a Consultant in Bristol and Training Programme Director for Renal Medicine in the Southwest of England. Dr Ailish Nimmo is a Consultant

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00:34:10

Getting involved in Research (04 Dec 2025)

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2025/12/04

In this episode of Consultant Conversations, Dr Luke Yates explores getting involved in research as a consultant with Professor Terry Quinn. As a seasoned academic, Professor Quinn has held various leadership and educator roles in clinical research, and shares top tips for those new to research (and those keen to get back involved), including educational and development opportunities, funding opportunities, who to speak to for support and advice, and more.Professor Terry Quinn is David Cargill

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00:24:28

Appraisals and Revalidation (02 October 2025)

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2025/10/02

In this episode, Dr Ailish Nimmo discusses appraisals with Dr Alex Hodsman. They discuss how appraisals fit into the revalidation system, Dr Hodsman's experience as an appraiser and what to consider when preparing for an appraisal meeting. Dr Alex Hodsman is a Consultant Nephrologist with a subspecialist interest in Renal Supportive Care. She is also an Educational Supervisor and has been a Consultant Appraiser for 10 years. Dr Ailish Nimmo is a Consultant working in Bristol and member of the

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00:20:36

Interacting with the Coroner (5 Dec 2024)

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2024/12/05

In this episode, Dr Kevin Conroy discusses coroners and inquests with Dr Catherine Elmer. They cover a coroner's role, the support available to consultants, and how to approach the written statement and inquest if summoned.Dr Catherine Elmer is a Respiratory and General Internal Medicine Consultant for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. She is also the Medical Examiner and Trust Lead for Mortality and Learning from Deaths. Dr Kevin Conroy is a Consultant in Respiratory and General

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00:22:18

Transitioning to the NHS from an International...

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2024/10/03

In this episode, Dr Cosmas Anazodo speaks with Dr Abhijit Das about the transition to the NHS from an international background. They discuss the reasons Dr Das moved to the UK, the benefits of the NHS and some helpful things to know when moving to this healthcare system. Dr Abhijit Das is a Consultant Neurologist at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where he is the regional lead for the functional neurological disorder service. He is also an Honorary Associate Professor at the

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00:20:05

How to be a good educational or clinical supervisor...

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2024/05/02

In this episode Dr Kevin Conroy and Dr Ben Prudon discuss the educational supervisor (ES) and clinical supervisor (CS). They discuss becoming a new supervisor, including how to approach the first ES meeting; Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) and ARCP Panels; the importance of understanding curricula; how to provide support for a struggling trainee; the role of College Tutors; and how to give more effective feedback for workplace based assessments (WBPAs).Dr Prudon is a Respiratory and

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00:32:09

Feedback Success (4 April 2024)

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2024/04/04

Dr Helen Liddicoat and Dr Lynn Urquhart discuss how to deliver and co-create feedback successfully. Dr Urquhart draws on her doctoral research and wider experience to discuss what makes good and bad feedback, 'feedback filters', and how best to provide feedback for one-off encounters and in established relationships.Dr Lynn Urquhart is an Infectious Diseases and Acute Medical Consultant in NHS Tayside. She is also the assessment and feedback lead at the University of Dundee Medical School. During

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00:51:33

What I wish I knew - Preparing for and becoming a...

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2024/03/07

Dr Helen Liddicoat and Dr Caroline Scally discuss preparing for and becoming a consultant with Dr Hannah Preston, a senior doctor-in-training. They cover searching for and securing a consultant job and reflect on starting out as a new consultant and the 'what I wish I knew'.Listen from the start until 30:23 for 'Preparing for a Consultant Job' and from 30:23 to the end for 'Becoming a Consultant'. Dr Helen Liddicoat and Dr Caroline Scally are Co-Chairs of RCPE's Recently Appointed Consultants'

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00:22:32

Dealing with Complaints (01 Feb 2024)

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2024/02/01

In this episode, Dr Craig Thurtell interviews Dr Dorothy Armstrong about how to deal with complaints as a consultant. They discuss early resolution of complaints, how to approach formal written complaints, and Dorothy explains the role of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman in complaints.Dorothy Armstrong is currently Lead Professional Advisor to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman and Director of DA Professional. Her passion is to ensure people are at the heart of their healthcare

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00:22:33

Job Planning - How to do it and why it matters (7 Dec...

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2023/12/07

In this episode, Dr Helen Liddicoat discusses job planning - how to do it, and why it matters - with Dr Gary Campbell. Dr Helen Liddicoat first describes the 'nuts and bolts' of job planning to give you all the essential information you need. Following this, Dr Liddicoat is joined by Dr Campbell and they both share their experiences of job planning, and why it's important to get job planning right. Dr Helen Liddicoat is Co-Chair of RCPE's Recently Appointed Consultants' Committee (RAC) and

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00:22:46

Conflict Resolution (2 Nov 2023)

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2023/11/02

In this episode, Dr Adelina McLeod talks to Chris Breedon, an expert by experience on conflict and conflict resolution. They explore causes and drivers of conflict and the impact of conflict on individuals and the wider impact on the team and organisation. They go on to discuss ways to mediate and resolve conflict, and whistle-blowing. Chris Breedon is an RAF officer, and during his 40 years of service has completed five tours of active duty in Afghanistan. He is a Squadron 'Uncle' for XIII Sqn,

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00:00:45

Consultant Conversations - Trailer

Consultant Conversations ·

2023/10/18

Trailer for RCPE's podcast series, Consultant Conversations, by Dr Helen Liddicoat and Dr Caroline Scally.

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