Course Description
Overview of the Oxford Medical Consultant Interview Course
Why should you attend a Consultant Interview course? Well, securing the consultant position of your choice may define your career for years to come. The interview which you face is the culmination of your many years of dedicated development. To be successful you must be ready to effectively present your broad range of skills, experiences and opinions with relevance. We have specialised in Consultant Interview preparation since 2004. Our experience has led us to develop the current interactive format of this course so you can be confident you will be ready to face the challenge.
Where do the courses take place?
We regularly run courses most weekends in our Virtual Classrooms.
What will I learn?
We start by ensuring that you have a clear understanding of the interview process and who is involved. The Advisory Appointments Committee, or AAC, who conduct your interview are looking for more than a doctor with technical expertise. In fact, this technical skill level is all but taken for granted for any doctor shortlisted for interview. We therefore clarify what each member of the panel wants to know about you and why. Next we share the best structures and strategies for responding to the type of questions you will face. Along the way we investigate current NHS hot topics and offer plenty of opportunity to practice your interview technique.
What is the format?
The course is designed by NHS Consultants from our Faculty with direct experience of the AAC panel. Your course tutor is a member of this Faculty so you can be confident in their support. Experience has shown that there’s great value in preparing interactively with your peers. We keep our group sizes to a maximum of 6 delegates per course. This arrangement enables quality interaction so that you can learn from both your tutor and your fellow delegates.
Through a mix of discussion and practice we build your confidence and abilities to respond to the interviewers’ questions. A cornerstone of our course is the mock ACC panel interview. This is followed by feedback and coaching. We also let you experience the role of interviewer so you can observe your fellow delegates in action. Such observation helps you to further identify the best techniques. And it also helps you identify what to avoid!
Our Consultant Interview Course is run in our Virtual Classroom, using secure video meeting software. Your tutor is able to lead group interaction where you learn together with other doctors. As part of your delegate package you receive a downloadable PDF copy of our Consultant Medical Interview Guide 2024-25 (retail price £49.99) and access to our Consultant Interview Online Course (normal retail price £180). With this popular interactive resource, you will see actors recreating interview scenarios and there are mock interview video clips.
Your mock interview can be recorded during your course and downloaded to your device. You can then review the video as you prepare for your interview, and use the feedback from your course to improve your technique. Your mock interview video, guidebook, and online course provide useful reference resources during the time leading up to your interview.
You receive a certificate for 6 CPD points once you have completed your 1-day course.
Supporting you from the start
We realise that time may be tight between today and the date of your interview. To help, our support begins as soon as you register for the course. You have instant access to our Consultant Interview Preparation Pack for 120 days from the date you book. This includes 2 hours of our online NHS & UK Medical Regulation video tutorials. You gain a further 2 CPD points for completing this part of your package. In addition, you have immediate access to an online read-only copy of the guidebook and our Medical Interview Preparation Online Library of useful resources. It saves you both time and effort, pulling together a wealth of information to support your preparations. You will also have the option to extend this period if required. You also have access to our Consultant Interview Online Course which includes critique of interview videos recreated by our actors.
How do I book my Consultant Interview Course?
The list further up this page shows live availability for all dates and locations. We accept bookings for courses right up to one hour before the start time, subject to availability. So, simply choose your preferred event, click ‘Select’ and enter your information. Click here to read about the flexible payment options that are available to you.
Consultant Interview Course FAQ
- We ask all Virtual Classroom delegates to log in at 08:45 using the link provided in your email with all your joining information which you will receive 3 days before your course starts. If you have not received this information 48 hours before your course is due to start, please contact us at [email protected].
- For In-Person delegates, we ask you to arrive at the venue between 08:30-08:45 on the morning of your course to meet your tutor and fellow delegates over tea and coffee.
- For Virtual Classroom delegates, your video will be available to download immediately after your course ends.
- For In-Person delegates, we will send you a copy of your video during the week after your course. If you need it more urgently, then you can record your mock interview on the day of your course with your mobile phone.
You will find further help with our most common queries on our general Frequently Asked Questions page.
And if you are not quite ready to book your place then have a look at our Consultant Medical Interview free advice. It gives you an overview of what to expect and helps you to start thinking about how to prepare effectively. Or, if all you need is a little light-hearted relief from the pressure then visit our Insights page: Preparing for your Consultant Interview – Moving on from The Apprentice.
