At ISC Medical, our consultant interview skills course combines a unique knowledge of both the medical and the business side, which is guaranteed to give you an edge. Our feedback is excellent, as is our success rate.

CONTENT OF THE CONSULTANT INTERVIEW SKILLS COURSE

In order to preserve the quality of our teaching and to ensure that everyone can participate as much as possible, our consultant interview coaching only takes 6 participants. Through interactive discussions and personal practice, you will learn:

• How to structure and deliver a presentation and introduce yourself
• How to bring content and structure to your answers during consultant interviews
• How to use all consultant interview questions as an opportunity to sell yourself
• How to create a rapport with the interviewers and deliver natural answers
• Interview techniques to answer any question asked at consultant interviews

STRUCTURE OF THE INTERVIEW SKILLS COURSE FOR CONSULTANTS

WHY COME TO US FOR CONSULTANT INTERVIEW SKILLS?

SMALL GROUP OF 6 PARTICIPANTS: In order to maintain the high quality of our courses, we accept only 6 participants on each consultant interview skills course. You will therefore be able to raise and address at length any personal issues you want to discuss.

MOCK INTERVIEWS AND PLENTY OF PRACTICE: Since there are only 6 participants in each course, you go through a proper mock interview with consultant interview coaching. Ask our competitors how many people come to their courses; some take up to 200 people and mix you with ST trainees. You will be lucky if you get asked even one question! Interviews are about communication and you can only learn communication in a small group where you can participate and ask questions.

WE DON'T JUST TEACH YOU, WE COACH YOU: Whilst others may simply give you a few facts and techniques, we actually spend some time with you so that you understand the concepts, you are able to use them and apply them to your own circumstances. We support you personally throughout the day and even after the course, with our free email follow-up service.

FREQUENT COURSES: We know that people need courses that are on dates that suit them. For that reason, we organise up to 3 courses per week so you can find the date that suits you most. We are the only ones who can offer that (this is also what allows us to keep the number of participants low in each course).

UP-TO-DATE: During the course we will be working on the most commonly asked consultant interview questions in the last twelve months. We will also deal with all major current NHS issues.

HIGH RECOMMENDATION RATE: We are proud to say that, in all the feedback that we have received, absolutely every single participant felt that the course met all their expectations, was of very high standard, with the personal approach that they were looking for,  and offered extremely good value in relation to others that they might have been to.

WHO RUNS THE CONSULTANT INTERVIEW SKILLS COURSES

All consultant interview courses are run by very experienced tutors, skilled in specialist training with in-depth knowledge of communication and NHS issues. Courses are run in turn by:

• Dan Wood - Consultant Urologist
• Olivier Picard - Communication Consultant

DATES AND COSTS

In the future, courses will run as regularly as possible. Courses currently planned are:

BOOKING A PLACE ON A COURSE

To check availability and book a place on our consultant interview course, simply click here or press the button below. Confirmation of your booking will be sent to you by email on receipt of your payment. Paying by debit or credit card using our entirely secure server will guarantee your immediate inclusion in the course. 

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

ISC Medical's consultant interview skills course is the most reputed course around. Our success is built on the personal approach that we take to our coaching by allowing you to practice in a small group. Our trainers are expert at providing constructive feedback and in guiding you to develop your own successful interview style. Here is some of the feedback we obtained for past courses.

"The course was full of simple principles and ways in which to answer questions by a series of building blocks we can all practice. Olivier's knowledge and expertise shone through and we all wished he could do our interviews! The course put the emphasis back on the important questions/answers and gave just the right amount information on the important NHS issues. Olivier was good, knowledgeable, straight-talking but sensitive enough. I liked his direct and simple approach. An excellent course that I will be recommending to other people.

Clare, Consultant interview skills course (Anaesthetics)

"Before your course, I had failed two interviews. Those who got the jobs had both attended your course two weeks before the interview. The course is absolutely fantastic, down to earth and a brilliant confidence builder. Thanks to Olivier for his no-nonsense approach and his down-to-earth teaching skills. He has really taught me how to be myself and not bullshit. I have been appointed to a consultant anaesthetics post last week, in competition against 60 candidates!” Paul, Consultant interview (Anaesthetics)

“I liked the small group format as it made discussion easy and we soon felt at ease with our teacher and fellow participants. I (surprisingly) liked the interview practice sessions and the chance to present a prepared answer at the start of the course because it reduced the anxiety I felt associated with an unknown event. Lovely trainer. I can't offer any suggestions for improvement as I felt Olivier did the job effortlessly. He had credibility and a very nice manner. Thank you for such a useful course. I hadn't been sure about whether it would be necessary, but now I understand exactly what is expected of me at a consultant interview and I simply would not have been ready without this day. A worthwhile investment.”
Karen, Consultant interview skills course (Anaesthetics)

Having been on both the (another) course and the ISC course, the ISC course is so totally superior in all ways (notes, practice, location) that it is astonishing that they cost about the same money. I wish I'd known this beforehand as I would never have gone to the (another) course.  M, Consultant interview, Respiratory medicine

“Enjoyed the small group size. I did not feel that we had to hurry things up. Great trainer. Good insight into NHS and consultant interviews. Friendly, calm, to the point, constructively critical without being harsh. No one was left out in the discussions.”
Gordon, Consultant interview skills course (Orthopaedics Surgery)

“The small group allowed interaction, which definitely facilitated the learning process. Excellent trainer; I highly recommend the course and the tutor. Olivier's excellent manner is equalled by his knowledge of the NHS and consultant interview process. I will be recommending the course to my SpR colleagues.”
Weysley (Urology), Consultant interview Skills Course

“Excellent course. Olivier is probably the best communications skills trainer/facilitator that I've come across.” Alistair (Neurology), Consultant Interview

“The course was great. I have recently attended and got the job offered. The comments were that they have been interviewing for many years but mine was among the best. All I said in reply was that I was well trained in interview skills.”
Amir (Gen. Surgery), Consultant Interview

“Well conducted, interactive, lots of opportunity to practice answers then advice on how to improve, format and structure of day well thought out and better than other courses I had looked at. Excellent, approachable and knowledgeable trainer.”
Lilian (Respiratory medicine), Consultant interview

“Excellent trainer with massive insight into consultant interview skills. I learnt an awful lot from this course and the non-threatening 6-people only environment really helped me gain the confidence that I needed to confront a panel of 8. Thank you so much for all the comprehensive, educational and constructive feedback. I got the job against the local candidate. The interviewers were absolutely amazed! Everyone should attend this course. Having heard from some of my friends who attended other courses, this one is definitely the best consultant interview skills course around.”
Ruth (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Consultant interview

“Very professional and interactive course with small group discussions. Individual attention and honest advice. Brilliant, very useful, good strategies discussed.  Excellent trainer. Very honest and positive critique, very helpful, involving everyone, individual attention to all the participants, adapting questions to their benefit. He is brilliant!”
Anna (Respiratory Medicine), Consultant interview

“Brilliant preparation for consultant interviews. This course really saved me a lot of time. I have just come back from my interview and they offered me the post. I couldn't have been better prepared. The practice/mock interviews, the fact that there were only six of us at the course and that, therefore, I could practice my answers, and the discussions that we had at the course really helped me clinch it on the day!” Ravi (Breast Surgery), Consultant interview Course

“An excellent day in which I had plenty of opportunities to express myself. Excellent feedback provided by the trainer throughout the day. I particularly benefit from the practice interview in the afternoon as it really highlighted my strengths and weaknesses. I now know what I need to concentrate on during my preparation.”
Vinesh (Diabetes & Endocrinology), Consultant interview Course

“Enjoyed having a small interactive group and having structures to use info to answer questions. Very good trainer, with a strong structure and excellent knowledge of NHS issues. This is definitely the best course for anyone who is attending a consultant interview and I have already recommended it to several of my colleagues.” Maria (Cardiology), Consultant interview Course

“Fantastic course. Really useful, actually the first course which kept me awake and interested all along.” Pradeep (Urology), Consultant Interview Skills Course

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