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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How to Turn 'My Clinics Always Run Late' Into a Safe, Strategic Weakness Answer 12.01.2026 19:59

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-ep22 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle three areas that commonl...

The Real Reason Two Consultant Interviews in One Week Can Be an Advantage 05.01.2026 22:59

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-ep21 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle a problem more common...

Struggling After Several Failed Consultant Interviews? Do This Before You Apply Again 29.12.2025 19:51

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-ep20 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle a brutally common scenar...

Why Waiting for an Interview Date Is the Worst Way to Prepare for Your Consultant Job 22.12.2025 18:16

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-ep19 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle a question almost ever...

Inside The NHS Stakeholder Panel: Who’s Really In The Room? 15.12.2025 20:48

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-ep18 Join Tessa and Becky as they dive into the reality of stakeholder panels for NHS consultant job interviews....

How to Tackle Interview Nerves 08.12.2025 20:16

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-ep17 In this episode, Tessa and Becky answer a core question from Academy trainees: “How do I deal with intervi...

Why Overseas Clinical Experience Is Your USP in NHS Consultant Interviews 01.12.2025 25:27

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-ep16 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview Podcast, Tessa and Becky tackle the biggest worries fo...

How to Own Your Mistakes and Impress the Interview Panel 24.11.2025 21:17

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-ep15 In this episode, Tessa and Becky discuss: Soft-Spokenness and Confidence: How to embrace your natural style a...

The Secret to Handling ‘Conflict with a Colleague’ Interview Question 17.11.2025 16:06

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-ep14 In this episode, Tessa and Becky tackle the misunderstood territory of contacting College reps before your...

The Secret To Acing Your Online NHS Interview (Even If Tech Fails) 10.11.2025 19:40

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-ep13 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky break down the essential stra...

What to Do When Reference Requests Get Awkward 03.11.2025 21:55

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-ep12 This episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview Podcast brings clarity to some of the most awkward or mis...

Struggling to Get Shortlisted? Avoid These Application Pitfalls 27.10.2025 21:34

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-ep11 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa and Becky get into the specifics of int...

The Emotional Challenge of Owning Mistakes in NHS Interviews 20.10.2025 23:15

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-ep10 Tessa and Becky answer the Academy’s toughest question: How personal is too personal in your NHS consultant...

The Pause: A Game-Changer for Sharper Interview Responses 13.10.2025 19:54

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-ep09 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa Davis and Becky Platt break down how to...

The One Thing Not to Do at the End of Your Consultant Interview 06.10.2025 24:30

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-ep08 This episode delves into the real-world challenges of last-minute NHS consultant interview invites, with Te...

Why There Being A ‘Favourite’ Won’t Stop You Getting The NHS Consultant Job 29.09.2025 18:12

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-ep07 This episode covers the toughest scenarios every aspiring substantive consultant fears - but few talk about...

Why “Being A Good Team Player” Isn’t Enough For Your NHS Consultant Interview 22.09.2025 15:43

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-ep06 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa Davis and Becky Platt break down some of...

How To Nail The Timing Of Your NHS Consultant Interview Questions 15.09.2025 18:25

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-ep05 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa Davis and Becky Platt answer practical...

How to Navigate the Substantive vs Locum Consultant Interview: What Really Changes? 08.09.2025 19:16

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-ep04 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa Davis and Becky Platt break down the re...

The Hidden Truth About Why Presentations Trip Up Strong NHS Consultant Interview Candidates 01.09.2025 24:33

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-ep03 In this episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa Davis and Becky Platt dissect what it t...

Why Your Mistake Example Can Make or Break Your NHS Consultant Interview 25.08.2025 24:18

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-ep02 Tessa Davis and Becky Platt decode the trickiest NHS consultant interview questions - from metrics and KPIs...

How to Prepare for Your NHS Consultant Interview Without Memorising 152 Pages of a CQC Report 17.08.2025 27:41

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-ep01 In this first episode of the Ace Your Consultant Interview podcast, Tessa Davis and Becky Platt tackle the co...