The NHS consultant interview

Podcast by Pranav Kukreja

English

Technology & science

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About The NHS consultant interview

This podcast is about becoming — and being — an NHS consultant.It explores the consultant interview process in detail: how panels are structured, what different panel members are listening for, and how credibility is judged in real time. Not rehearsed answers, but the thinking behind the questions.Beyond the interview, the series looks at life after appointment — the transition from senior trainee to consultant, the realities of responsibility, leadership, governance, and professional identity. What changes on day one. What surprises people later. And what no one tells you while you’re preparing.Conversations draw on real experience from NHS consultant life: interviews, job planning, trust values, working with managers and non-executives, and navigating the early years after appointment.This podcast is for senior trainees preparing for consultant roles, and for new consultants who want a clearer view of the landscape they’ve just entered.

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7 episodes

6 NHS consultant interview questions

The conversation provides 6 interview questions that I recently asked, and the expected responses. It also delves into how to answer questions relating to challenging situations in the workplace, including working outside one's comfort zone, understanding operational pressures, dealing with differences of opinion, navigating toxic work environments, and promoting inclusivity in the workplace. Takeaways * Interview Question Insights * Handling Challenging Situations

8 May 2026 - 18 min

The branding as Consultant!

Sohel describes how he felt soon after becoming consultant, and the differences in perception between being a senior registrar and consultant. This episode discusses the lead-up to preparing your profile as a consultant and life in the initial months after becoming one.

29 Mar 2026 - 48 min

Planning your SIAs

In this extract, Sohel talks about the mindset behind the planning of his SIAs as ST6 and 7. Full episode coming shortly.

24 Mar 2026 - 4 min

DGH vs tertiary centre

In this short clip, Dr Sohel Samad, consultant anaesthetist discusses the eternal question of seeking employment at a DGH vs tertiary centres. Full episode coming shortly.

24 Mar 2026 - 4 min

Candidate's perspective NHS Consultant interview

Dr. Ed Rintoul shares his interview experience, discussing his preparation, meeting the panel members, and the interview day. He emphasizes the importance of practicing out loud and managing nerves during the interview process. Takeaways * Interview preparation * Dealing with nerves Chapters * 00:00 Preparation and Anticipation * 06:25 Meeting the Panel Members * 11:30 Interview Day and Questions

12 Mar 2026 - 38 min

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