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Ace Your NHS Consultant Interview

Tessa Davis + Becky Platt

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

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18:46

Mastering Consultant Interviews: Answering Tough...

Ace Your NHS Consultant Interview ·

2026/04/06

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 https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep34In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky dive into key strategies for acing your interview, starting with a common yet tricky question: "Why this trust?" They emphasize

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21:08

How to Sell Yourself Without Feeling Arrogant:...

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2026/03/30

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 https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep33In this episode of Ace Your Consultant Interview, Tessa and Becky tackle the challenge of selling yourself during a job interview without feeling like you're bragging. They emphasize the importance of

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23:52

Beyond the Publication List: Nail Your Research USP...

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2026/03/23

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 https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep32Join Tessa and Becky on Ace Your Consultant Interview Podcast Ep 32 as they unpack game-changing advice for final-year trainees and aspiring consultants prepping for high-stakes interviews. Dive into

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21:52

Elevate Reg-Level Stories to Consultant Superstar...

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2026/03/16

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 https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=youtube&utm_content=y-ep31In 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

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25:29

The Heart‑Stopping “One Negative Word” Interview...

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2026/03/09

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 https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep30In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky walk through three areas that reliably trip candidates up: teaching examples, conflict scenarios, and gaps in your CV.They

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19:32

Inside the Panel’s Mind When You Talk About CQC,...

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2026/03/02

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 https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep29In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Platt dig into three of the most uncomfortable areas of NHS consultant interview prep: negative CQC reports, duty of candour

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16:37

What to Say About Non‑Linear Training When You’re...

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2026/02/23

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 https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep28In this episode, Tessa and Becky tackle a common fear for many final‑year trainees and locum consultants: how to handle a non‑linear training path at consultant interview, especially if you have trained

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19:08

How to Answer “Tell Me About a Mistake” Without...

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2026/02/16

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 https://info.medicalinterviewprep.com/waitlist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=transistor&utm_content=t-ep27In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky dive into three questions that almost every final‑year trainee and locum consultant worries about.They cover:The “tell me

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17:22

Struggling With Rambling Answers? Use the 3‑Point...

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2026/02/09

In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky answer a real Academy student question about a panel member who complained that candidates “reel off their CV highlights.” They then dig into a golden duty of candour example involving incorrect bowel prep and an enema for a child.Next up is a common but unsettling question: “What is the value of having diversity in your leadership?” Tessa and Becky talk through how to pause, think it through, and discuss why

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17:50

The Heart‑Sinking Weakness Example That Makes You...

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2026/02/02

In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky unpack three deceptively simple but high‑stakes questions that come up again and again in NHS consultant interviews. They start with whether you can reuse the same USP or golden example more than once.They then dissect a real “biggest weakness” example from an Academy student and explain why some weaknesses are simply too risky. You’ll hear how to choose a safer, more senior weakness, how to road‑test it out loud,

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19:41

Why Generic KPIs Aren’t Enough And How To Talk...

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2026/01/26

In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle three themes that keep coming up for final year trainees and locum consultants: KPIs, consultant‑level examples, and psychological safety.They start with a real Academy question: where on earth do you find meaningful KPIs for your speciality beyond the generic “time to clinic” and “readmission rates”? You’ll hear a clear explanation of what KPIs actually are, where to look for them, and how to pick the

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18:23

Structuring Your Future‑Focused Presentation Around...

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2026/01/19

In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky answer a real student question about a 10‑minute presentation titled “Challenges in my specialty in the next five years”. They walk through how to narrow your content down to three clear themes, link them to the NHS long‑term plan, and weave in your USPs so your talk sounds like a presentation only you could give, not a generic specialty lecture.They then dissect a proposed “conflict with a colleague” example from

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19:59

How to Turn 'My Clinics Always Run Late' Into a Safe,...

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2026/01/12

In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle three areas that commonly derail otherwise strong candidates: GMC documents, weakness questions, and CQC reports. Next, they pull apart a real “biggest weakness” example – clinics always running over time – and show how to reshape a risky answer into a specific, contained story with clear impact and practical strategies that demonstrate insight rather than poor time management. They also unpack an unusual

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22:59

The Real Reason Two Consultant Interviews in One Week...

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2026/01/05

In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle a problem more common than you might think: what to do when you end up with two NHS consultant interviews in the same week. They walk through how to treat this as an opportunity rather than a crisis, including managing twice the number of pre-interview visits.They also explore how (and when) to tell panels that you have more than one interview, how to make each job sound like your genuine first choice in

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19:51

Struggling After Several Failed Consultant...

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2025/12/29

In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle a brutally common scenario: you’ve failed several consultant interviews in a row and it feels like you’ll never get the job. They break down how to stop telling yourself the “I’m just terrible at interviews” story, how to ask for specific, question‑by‑question feedback, and how to spot themes such as missing senior‑level thinking rather than chasing yet another audit or QI project.You’ll also hear a live

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18:16

Why Waiting for an Interview Date Is the Worst Way to...

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2025/12/22

In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle a question almost every final‑year trainee asks: “When should I actually start preparing for my consultant interview?” They unpack why last‑minute, two‑week prep creates panic, how early, light‑touch preparation in your final year protects you from surprise adverts, and how it frees up headspace for pre‑interview meetings and presentations when the job you really want finally appears.They then walk through

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20:48

Inside The NHS Stakeholder Panel: Who’s Really In The...

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2025/12/15

Join Tessa and Becky as they dive into the reality of stakeholder panels for NHS consultant job interviews. This episode lays out exactly what to expect, who’s in the room, and how to pivot your answers to fit the panel’s unique interests. You’ll hear candid discussion about the pitfalls of using complex conflict scenarios, the dangers of leaning too heavily on MSF feedback, and how to craft honest responses to those tricky ‘three words’ questions. Plus, actionable tips on timing your

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20:16

How to Tackle Interview Nerves

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2025/12/08

In this episode, Tessa and Becky answer a core question from Academy trainees: “How do I deal with interview nerves just days before facing the panel?” Practical advice dominates - consolidate your knowledge, avoid last-minute cramming, and find your personal strategies to relax, whether it’s a bath, a walk, or a power pose. The pair break down a golden example of handling conflict with a colleague, revealing what makes an answer authentic and safe for interview. They go deep into tackling

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25:27

Why Overseas Clinical Experience Is Your USP in NHS...

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2025/12/01

In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview Podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle the biggest worries for trainees with overseas backgrounds facing NHS consultant interviews.They break down:Why your overseas experience can set you apart - and how to showcase it with clarity and impactThe steps to learning senior-level NHS processes, governance, and risk management without years of exposureHow to structure answers for ‘tell me about a mistake’ - including a real-life example that

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21:17

How to Own Your Mistakes and Impress the Interview Panel

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2025/11/24

In this episode, Tessa and Becky discuss:Soft-Spokenness and Confidence: How to embrace your natural style and use prep and clarity to signal true confidence, not volume.Mistake Questions: Why interview panels respond best to real personal vulnerability - and how to avoid the common trap of “buck stops with me” answers that lack authenticity.Balancing Trainee Needs and Service Delivery: Concrete examples, GMC survey data, and strategies to show consultant-level thinking when asked about

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