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Consultant

Consultant interview

Master the CONSULT Interview with Medmock

The final hurdle before becoming a consultant. Focuses almost exclusively on NHS management, clinical governance, difficult leadership scenarios, and service development.

Interview Stations Breakdown

1

Management & Governance

Handling serious untoward incidents (SUIs) and managing clinical budgets.

2

Colleague Interaction

Dealing with underperforming seniors or navigating difficult MDT dynamics.

3

Service Presentation

Presenting a cohesive plan to improve a specific clinical pathway at the trust.

A Couple of Example Practice Scenarios

Management

"One of your registrar's has made a prescribing error resulting in a severe patient outcome. Talk me through your Duty of Candour and the Datix investigation process."

Colleague Interaction

"You notice a senior Consultant colleague who appears to be making increasing operative errors and smells faintly of alcohol in the morning. How do you approach this?"

Disclaimer: National medical recruitment formats and Royal College examination criteria are subject to change annually. While Medmock strives for absolute accuracy based on the latest HEE/NHS England cycles, always consult your official applicant handbook or Royal College website for the definitive, up-to-date station requirements for your specific cohort.

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