<![CDATA[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.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:16:09 GMTTue, 10 Feb 2026 23:24:29 GMT60Pranav Kukreja<p>This podcast is about <b>becoming — and being — an NHS consultant</b>.</p><p>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.</p><p>Beyond the interview, the series looks at <b>life after appointment</b> — 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>episodicPranav Kukrejaatracurium@gmail.comno<![CDATA[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.

]]>32421a09-b589-4470-81e1-477daefbdea9Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:09:47 GMT<p>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.</p>no00:48:3112The branding as Consultant!full<![CDATA[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.

]]>23c8899f-a8e6-4238-abed-6fa2773a60f3Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:33:55 GMT<p>In this extract, Sohel talks about the mindset behind the planning of his SIAs as ST6 and 7. Full episode coming shortly. </p>no00:04:1422Planning your SIAstrailer<![CDATA[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.

]]>07608fb5-5717-445b-994a-ca6e3ca74410Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:30:41 GMT<p>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.</p>no00:04:0521DGH vs tertiary centretrailer<![CDATA[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
]]>c4382bde-d312-4db3-bc74-769c7f8576abThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:41:42 GMT<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Interview preparation</li><li>Dealing with nerves</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Preparation and Anticipation</li><li>06:25 Meeting the Panel Members</li><li>11:30 Interview Day and Questions</li></ul>no00:38:1413Candidate's perspective NHS Consultant interviewfull<![CDATA[Inside the NHS Consultant Interview: What Panels Are Really Listening For]]>The conversation provides valuable insights into the structure and process of the NHS consultant interview, including the importance of pre-interview meetings, handling tricky questions, and structuring answers effectively. It also emphasizes the significance of integrity, reflection, and preparation for interview questions.

Takeaways

  • Structured approach to answering interview questions
  • Importance of preparation for interview questions

]]>7a362a85-df7e-48d1-b846-fdd985dfbcaaSat, 14 Feb 2026 21:22:29 GMT<p>The conversation provides valuable insights into the structure and process of the NHS consultant interview, including the importance of pre-interview meetings, handling tricky questions, and structuring answers effectively. It also emphasizes the significance of integrity, reflection, and preparation for interview questions.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Structured approach to answering interview questions</li><li>Importance of preparation for interview questions</li></ul><p></p><p></p>no00:31:5712Inside the NHS Consultant Interview: What Panels Are Really Listening Forfull<![CDATA[Structure of the consultant interview - Introduction]]>This conversation provides an in-depth look at the consultant interview process, detailing the structure, roles involved, and types of questions candidates can expect. Pranav Kukreja shares insights on how to prepare effectively for these interviews, emphasizing the importance of understanding the roles of the college representative and the non-executive directors in the panel. The discussion also highlights the significance of trust values in the interview questions and the overall experience of candidates during the interview process.

]]>c2c043f8-4988-41f8-a906-e21b086df16eWed, 11 Feb 2026 11:12:22 GMT<p>This conversation provides an in-depth look at the consultant interview process, detailing the structure, roles involved, and types of questions candidates can expect. Pranav Kukreja shares insights on how to prepare effectively for these interviews, emphasizing the importance of understanding the roles of the college representative and the non-executive directors in the panel. The discussion also highlights the significance of trust values in the interview questions and the overall experience of candidates during the interview process.</p>no00:08:2111Structure of the consultant interview - Introductionfull