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

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 real-world differences between substantive and locum NHS consultant interviews.They discuss:How substantive panels set a standardised, formal environment - while locum interviews may feel ad hoc and unpredictableWhy relying on single patient stories can hold your interview answers back, and how using team or project examples showcases your readiness for a consultant rolePractical advice for handling questions about equity and MDT working, including examples that go beyond clinical competence to show system-scale impactThe number one time-management tip for busy clinicians: why prepping early - even with small actions - makes a massive differenceListen for sparing, actionable advice grounded in daily NHS realities, designed for intelligent, ambitious doctors at the pivotal consultant interview stage.Sign up for our free 5-day email course to give you ​a Crash Course To Ace Your Consultant Interview​.