Tessa Davis + Becky Platt

Ace Your NHS Consultant Interview

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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 the Academy to help you show up confident, prepped, and ready to secure the job you want. If you’re...

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Tessa Davis + Becky Platt

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The Stopwatch Mistake (And the AI Question to Prep For) 06.07.2026 24:36

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-ep47 Think a stopwatch will save you from rambling in your consultant interview? Think again. Tessa and Becky br...

Workforce Questions in Your Consultant Interview — You Don't Need to Be an HR Expert 29.06.2026 15:26

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-ep46 Workforce and staff retention questions are showing up more and more in consultant interviews — and they ca...

AI Questions in Your Consultant Interview — Here's Exactly What the Panel Wants to Hear 22.06.2026 16:38

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-ep45 AI keeps coming up in consultant interviews — and if the thought of being asked about it makes you nervous,...

The Interview Panel Already Knows You — Does That Help or Hurt You? 15.06.2026 18:48

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-ep44 One of the biggest fears going into a consultant interview is repeating yourself — especially if panel mem...

NHS 10-Year Plan: How to Answer 'Care Closer to Home' Questions in Your Consultant Interview 08.06.2026 23:47

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-ep43 Dreading the NHS 10-Year Plan question in your consultant interview — especially if you work in an acute s...

How to Stay Focused in Your Consultant Interview 01.06.2026 17:56

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-ep42 Consultant interviews can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to give structured answers und...

Consultant Interview Scenarios: What Panels Really Want to Hear 25.05.2026 17:25

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-ep41 Hypothetical scenarios come up often in consultant interviews, but many candidates make the mistake of tur...

How to End Your Consultant Interview Answers with Confidence 18.05.2026 20:44

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-ep40 One of the biggest mistakes candidates make in consultant interviews is not having a clear ending to their...

How to Prove You’re a Safe Doctor in a Consultant Interview 11.05.2026 23:05

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-ep39 Should you talk about a complaint made against you in your consultant interview? In this episode of the Ace...

How to Stand Out in a Competitive Consultant Interview 04.05.2026 15:37

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-ep38 Worried that there are loads of strong applicants for the same consultant job and you will struggle to sta...

What to Do If You Get an Interview Question You Cannot Answer 27.04.2026 22:14

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-ep37 What should you do if an interview panel asks a question you genuinely do not know how to answer? In this...

How to Answer Wellbeing, Resilience, and Mistake Questions in a Consultant Interview 20.04.2026 21:31

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-ep36 Worried you will get asked about wellbeing, resilience, mistakes, or conflict in your consultant interview...

How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” Without Freezing in a Consultant Interview 13.04.2026 23:35

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-ep35 If you panic when an interview starts and your mind goes blank at “tell me about yourself,” this episode b...

Mastering Consultant Interviews: Answering Tough Questions and Owning Your Role 06.04.2026 18:46

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-ep34 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky dive into key strategies for...

How to Sell Yourself Without Feeling Arrogant: Secrets to Nailing Your Consultant Interview 30.03.2026 21:08

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-ep33 In this episode of Ace Your Consultant Interview, Tessa and Becky tackle the challenge of selling yourself...

Beyond the Publication List: Nail Your Research USP and Dodge Interview Traps 23.03.2026 23:52

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-ep32 Join Tessa and Becky on Ace Your Consultant Interview Podcast Ep 32 as they unpack game-changing advice fo...

Elevate Reg-Level Stories to Consultant Superstar Status – Without Faking It 16.03.2026 21:52

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-ep31 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, hosts Tessa and Becky dive into real-world s...

The Heart‑Stopping “One Negative Word” Interview Question – And How to Answer It 09.03.2026 25:29

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-ep30 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky walk through three areas tha...

Inside the Panel’s Mind When You Talk About CQC, Safety and Speaking Up 02.03.2026 19:32

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-ep29 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Platt dig into three of the most un...

What to Say About Non‑Linear Training When You’re Asked “Tell Me About Yourself” 23.02.2026 16:37

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-ep28 In this episode, Tessa and Becky tackle a common fear for many final‑year trainees and locum consultants: h...

How to Answer “Tell Me About a Mistake” Without Throwing Yourself Under the Bus 16.02.2026 19:08

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-ep27 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky dive into three questions tha...

Struggling With Rambling Answers? Use the 3‑Point Structure In Your Consultant Interview 09.02.2026 17:22

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-ep26 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky answer a real Academy student...

The Heart‑Sinking Weakness Example That Makes You Sound Entitled 02.02.2026 17:50

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-ep25 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky unpack three deceptively simp...

Why Generic KPIs Aren’t Enough And How To Talk Metrics Like A Consultant 26.01.2026 19:41

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-ep24 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle three themes that keep...

Structuring Your Future‑Focused Presentation Around the NHS 10‑Year Plan (Without Making It Generic) 19.01.2026 18:23

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-ep23 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky answer a real student questio...