The Emotional Challenge of Owning Mistakes in NHS Interviews

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-ep10 Tessa and Becky answer the Academy’s toughest question: How personal is too personal in your NHS consultant interview? Drawing on candid examples from real trainees, they break down what you do - and don’t - need to share, including periods of sick leave, career detours, and GMC restrictions. The episode digs into the art of crafting mistake stories - not too big, not too bland - showing how to strike that balance between vulnerability and professionalism that panels look for. They unpack the need for senior-level, systems thinking and demonstrate why your answer isn’t about clinical brilliance, but about changing practice across teams. Sign up for our free 5-day email course to give you ​a Crash Course To Ace Your Consultant Interview​: https://aceyourconsultantinterview.com/