Ace Your NHS Consultant Interview
Episodes
Ep23: Structuring Your Future‑Focused Presentation Around the NHS 10‑Year Plan (Without Making It Generic)
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky answer a real student question about a 10‑minute presentation titled “...
How to Turn 'My Clinics Always Run Late' Into a Safe, Strategic Weakness Answer
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle three areas that commonly derail otherwise strong candidates: GMC...
The Real Reason Two Consultant Interviews in One Week Can Be an Advantage
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Struggling After Several Failed Consultant Interviews? Do This Before You Apply Again
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle a brutally common scenario: you’ve failed several consultant in...
Why Waiting for an Interview Date Is the Worst Way to Prepare for Your Consultant Job
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle a question almost every final‑year trainee asks: “When should...
Inside The NHS Stakeholder Panel: Who’s Really In The Room?
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 exp...
How to Tackle Interview Nerves
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pan...
Why Overseas Clinical Experience Is Your USP in NHS Consultant Interviews
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview Podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle the biggest worries for trainees with overseas backgrounds facing...
How to Own Your Mistakes and Impress the Interview Panel
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 con...
The Secret to Handling ‘Conflict with a Colleague’ Interview Question
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tessa and Becky tackle the misunderstood territory of contacting College reps before your NHS consultant interview. They answer a stu...
The Secret To Acing Your Online NHS Interview (Even If Tech Fails)
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky break down the essential strategies for thriving in online interviews an...
What to Do When Reference Requests Get Awkward
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview Podcast brings clarity to some of the most awkward or misunderstood elements of NHS consultant inter...
Struggling to Get Shortlisted? Avoid These Application Pitfalls
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky get into the specifics of interview and application preparation, focusin...
The Emotional Challenge of Owning Mistakes in NHS Interviews
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tessa and Becky answer the Academy’s toughest question: How personal is too personal in your NHS consultant interview? Drawing on candid examples f...
The Pause: A Game-Changer for Sharper Interview Responses
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa Davis and Becky Platt break down how to handle common obstacles in preparing for N...
The One Thing Not to Do at the End of Your Consultant Interview
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the real-world challenges of last-minute NHS consultant interview invites, with Tessa and Becky guiding listeners through the...
Why There Being A ‘Favourite’ Won’t Stop You Getting The NHS Consultant Job
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the toughest scenarios every aspiring substantive consultant fears - but few talk about openly. Tessa Davis and Becky Platt dig in...
Why “Being A Good Team Player” Isn’t Enough For Your NHS Consultant Interview
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa Davis and Becky Platt break down some of the most frequent stumbling blocks for fi...
How To Nail The Timing Of Your NHS Consultant Interview Questions
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa Davis and Becky Platt answer practical questions from senior trainees and locum co...
How to Navigate the Substantive vs Locum Consultant Interview: What Really Changes?
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa Davis and Becky Platt break down the real-world differences between substantive an...
The Hidden Truth About Why Presentations Trip Up Strong NHS Consultant Interview Candidates
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Why Your Mistake Example Can Make or Break Your NHS Consultant Interview
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tessa Davis and Becky Platt decode the trickiest NHS consultant interview questions - from metrics and KPIs to mistake stories and leadership challeng...
How to Prepare for Your NHS Consultant Interview Without Memorising 152 Pages of a CQC Report
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa Davis and Becky Platt tackle the core challenges facing final-year trainees ...