Ace Your NHS Consultant Interview

The Hidden Truth About Why Presentations Trip Up Strong NHS Consultant Interview Candidates


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In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa Davis and Becky Platt dissect what it takes to excel in NHS consultant interviews - especially when time and nerves are against you. Tackling the realities of last-minute presentation prep, they share step-by-step strategies for structuring answers, drawing from pre-interview meetings, and tailoring content to panel expectations.

The episode features a deep dive into the Duty of Candour: how to select meaningful clinical examples, deal with mistakes (even serious ones), and communicate both professional process and human response. The new Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) gets a spotlight, clarifying how learning sits at the centre of modern patient safety approaches - and why that matters in interview answers.


Finally, hear practical advice on showing motivation for a particular consultant post, avoiding common pitfalls, and building genuine connection with interviewers.

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Ace Your NHS Consultant InterviewBy Tessa Davis + Becky Platt