u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e94.1% Success Rate in the Last 12 Months!u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003e
Our expert-led programme is built on decades of real-world appointment experience across specialties, and from coaching hundreds of candidates. Unique insights to excel in your consultant interview.
u003cemu003e“Just wanted to let you know I got the job! The executive on the panel said it was an exceptional interview, one of the best she’d ever seen. Felt very humbled by this.”u003c/emu003ennu003cstrong style=u0022color:#00A398u0022u003eSuccessful Candidate, Early 2025u003c/strongu003e
u003ch2u003eExceptional Guidance u0026amp; Expert-led Supportu003c/h2u003e
Why our candidates achieve outstanding results.
Optimised Planning
A planning approach that optimises your time, whilst accelerating true readiness for the interview.
Comprehensive 8P Process
Our unique 8-point process is designed to create an exceptional level of readiness, covering all bases.
Unparalleled Insight
Gain unique insights from a team that has personally appointed more than a dozen consultants.
Avoid Common Pitfalls
Built on years of rejection insight, so you avoid mistakes that fail even strong candidates.
Personal Support
Access to personal support and guidance whenever you need it throughout your preparation.
Proven Success
Join the 94.1% of our candidates who secured their desired post in the last 12 months.
u003ch2u003e8P Modelu003c/h2u003enThe 8P Process is divided into eight phases, each corresponding to a stage of preparation. Each phase offers targeted learning, guidance, and practical resources to streamline your preparation and ensure you approach every stage optimally. It can be systematically followed by those at the start of their journey, or adapted according to where you are already in the process.nn
Planning
Optimising your time and personalnapproach for maximum readiness
Principles
The core learning programme of key principles u0026 techniques
Priorities
NHS, Trust, specialty and department priorities, major reports, strategies u0026 key initiatives
Pursuing
Application guidance and pre-application strategy where early in the process
Panelling
Approaching pre-interview visits effectively and positioning yourself optimally
Presenting
Delivering highly effective presentations irrespective of short durations
Preparing
Ensuring ultimate interview u0026 question readiness and answering with true impact
Pausing
Using after interview reflection to ensure continuous improvement
1. Planning
Optimising your time and personal approach for maximum readiness
2. Principles
The core learning programme of key principles u0026 techniques
3. Priorities
NHS, Trust, specialty and department priorities, major reports, strategies u0026 key initiatives
4. Pursuing
Application guidance and pre-application strategy where early in the process
5. Panelling
Approaching pre-interview visits effectively and positioning yourself optimally
6. Presenting
Delivering highly effective presentations irrespective of short durations
7. Preparing
Ensuring ultimate interview u0026 question readiness and answering with true impact
8. Pausing
Using after interview reflection to ensure continuous improvement
u003ch2u003eMeet Your Expert Coachesu003c/h2u003e
Learn from those with decades of experience spanning every dimension and aspect of consultant interviews.nn
Andrew Vincent
MBA DipMnnu003cstrong style=u0022color:#00A398;u0022u003eLead Coach, Consultant InterviewsnDirector, Optimal Healthcare Ltdu003c/strongu003ennAndrew has a career-lifetime of experience in healthcare, including establishing clinical provider organisations and appointing to them. He is renowned for his insight into NHS priorities and holds multiple psychological system accreditations.
Dr. Sara Watkin
MB ChB, MRCP (paeds), FRCPCH, MDnnu003cstrong style=u0022color:#00A398;u0022u003eCo-Lead Coaching Services, Consultant InterviewsnMedical Director, Optimal Healthcare Ltdu003c/strongu003ennSara has over 30 years’ experience as a consultant, with nearly 15 years as Service Chief, including at UCLH. She has previously held roles as Clinical Network Lead and Member of the Neonatal Clinical Reference Group.
u003ch2u003eEverything You Need to Master Your Interviewnnu003c/h2u003e
Our comprehensive course leaves no stone unturned in your preparation.
Full 8P Process u0026 Strategy
Complete access to our unique u0026 proprietary 8P framework for interview mastery.
Comprehensive Video Tutorials
Engaging video content covering key concepts and strategies in depth.
Personalised Planning
A tailored approach to planning that optimises your valuable time and preparation strategy.
Worksheets u0026 Guides
Practical worksheets and detailed guides for every aspect and stage of the interview process.
Extensive Question Bank
A vast collection of interview questions, neatly categorised, with proven answer strategies.
Worked Examples
Clear, worked examples to help you easily translate strategies into impactful answers.
NHS Priorities Updates
Stay current with an updated body of work on NHS priorities and key reports, saving you research time.
Personal Support Access
Direct personal support if you find yourself struggling in any specific area of preparation.
12 Months Full Access
Enjoy a full year of access to all course materials and updates from the day you sign up.
u003ch2u003eStart Your Interview Mastery Todaynnu003c/h2u003e
Choose the programme that best suits your preparation needs.
u003ch3u003eComprehensive Courseu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cbr /u003e£175u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003e
Full 12-Months Access. Inclusive.
Full access to the unique u0026 proprietary 8P process u0026 strategy
Comprehensive range of video tutorials
Personalised approach to planning
Worksheets u0026 guides on every aspect u0026 stage
Extensive body of questions with answer strategies
Worked examples for easy translation
Updated body of work on NHS priorities
Personal support for specific area struggles
u003ch3u003ePersonal Coachingu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cbr /u003e£595u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003e
Everything in Course, plus 1-on-1 Coaching
2 hours of direct, face-to-face coaching
Upgrade from Course at £420
Additional sessions bookable at £210 per hour
Presentation brief review u0026 feedback
Review of application if early enough in process
Direct personal support u0026 advice
Our Money-Back Guarantee
u003cpu003eObviously, we can’t guarantee you’ll get a job, but we do guarantee your fees if you don’t get one.u003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eIf you haven’t got a post within 12 months of first application, we’ll return your course fees.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eThe 12-month clock starts from your first application deadline date.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eYou must be no more than 6 months from completing CCT at time of application.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAccepting a new locum post or fellowship ends the guarantee.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eWe like to keep it simple and unambiguous. We want you to succeed!u003c/pu003e
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u003ch2u003eFrequently Asked Questionsu003c/h2u003e
Do you offer discounts?
We do not. We offer an amazing programme and we’re constantly working on it to keep it up to date too. It’s exceptional value and equivalent to a latte a day for a month (and more effective at getting you your post)n
If I want 1-2-1 coaching, do I have to pay full price on top?
No, there is a discount from the coaching fees for those signed up to the course programmen
Are your success rates genuine?
We include 100% of the persons we know about (success or fail) to calculate our success rate. Integrity is important to us. We do find data from others intriguing.n
If it is really short notice until my interview, is there value to the course?
We’d say it goes from being valuable to critical. With next to no time to prepare, you need to know exactly what to do in that time. We’ll get you straight into the high value preparation when you can’t do it all and you’ll find shortcut after shortcut, so you aren’t reinventing the wheel.n
Do you support other kinds of interviews?
Well. We are focused only on Consultant Interviews. It’s where we excel and it takes enough time keeping everything up to date. That said, many of the principles hold true for most interviews and so it may be worth considering. Your call. You can always get in touch to ask specifically.n
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