A one day intensive course aimed at consultant applicants. This course is delivered by current NHS consultants and is limited to a maximum of 8 candidates. This course covers NHS related issues, hot topics, communication skills, interview skills and gives each candidate a mock interview with tailored individual feedback. This course is run a short distance from
Warwick and is easily accessed from both
Birmingham and
London.
Now includes video interviews and feedback

Run by NHS Consultants
Max 8 Candidates
Personal Feedback
Interview skills and NHS topic training
Comprehensive handouts
Individual interviews and tailored feedback
Duration 9.30 am-5.30 pm
Junction 12 M40
London: 1hr 15 mins
Birmingham 45 mins
Venue location:
Medical Interview
UK
Nolands Farm
Oxhill
Warwickshire
CV35 0RJ
Accommodation is available on site. Please visit www.nolandsfarm.co.uk
Structure of the Consultant Interview Training Day
9.00: Registration and Coffee
9.30: Power point Presentations, Workshop and Demonstration
Demonstration of a consultant interview power point presentation followed by individual feedback for candidates.
10.15 The interview Process Overview and the pre interview visit.
An introduction into the interview process, how it works, what are it’s aims. How the interview starts at the pre interview visit.
Interview Overview
Timing
What do you need to find out
Them and you. What you need to know.
How to conduct your visit
10.45 The interview Itself.
A step by step guide into who asks what on the interview panel, what their role is and what areas they can ask questions in.
Royal College Representative Questioning
University Representative Questioning
Clinical Director Questions
Consultant Colleague Questions
Medical Director Questioning
Chief Executive Questioning
Chairperson Questioning
12.00 Interview SkillsTraining
Small group interview skills training and discussion.
Presentations
Dress and body language
Types of questioning
Approaches to answering questions
Delivery and answering questions
13.00: LUNCH
13.45: Interview Practice- The Hot Seat
Each candidate has a mock interview using previously asked questions in front of a panel. Individual feedback and appraisal is given.
16:00 Core knowledge- What you really must know.
A look at all the issues of the NHS and its set up that must be at your fingertips for you interview.
Personal Issues
Specifics to the Job Itself
Management/Leadership
MMC and training
Research and Audit
Clinical Governance
The NHS. Structure, Financing, NHS Plan, National Service Frameworks, NICE, Healthcare Commission, Foundation hospitals, Hospital at Night, EWTD.
Hot Topics- The 18 week target. Medical Regulation. Revalidation. Recertification. GMC affiliates , PBR and more.
17:00 Forming Opinions and presenting views .How to present an opinion on a grey area
17: 15 Conclusions
Summary of the most important points for the day and individual focused direction as to the next steps for your interview preparation.
Course summary
Course material handouts and further reading
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