The Moorfields Consultant Interview Course

An exciting new course for trainees seeking their first consultant position. Taught by senior consultants with extensive NHS experience.

As a trainee seeking your first consultant position, you may feel somewhat daunted by the interview process. This half-day course will demystify it and give an in depth analysis on how to approach it.

Course Overview

• CV preparation
• Pre interview visits
• Executive views from Chief Executive/Medical Director
• The interview panel and their roles
• How to answer challenging questions
• Presentation skills
• Management and leadership styles

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Course Aims

• Break the myths and make the unknown known, so trainees can be well prepared
• Ensure trainees know their strengths and weaknesses
• Provide clear techniques on how to develop a rapport with the panel
• Consider the appropriate use of both verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Enable trainees to face the interview with confidence

Course Highlights

• Insight into Future of Ophthalmology service provision
• Techniques for advanced communication skills
• Know your leadership and management styles
• Techniques to think outside the box

Benefits of Attending

• The interview process
• The role of the panel
• Handling challenging questions
• Advanced communication and presentation skills

Course Director

Senthil Vijayan - Consultant Anaesthetist, Moorfields Eye Hospital

Course Faculty

• Louisa Wickham - Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Medical Director, Moorfields Eye Hospital
• Emma Jones - Consultant Ophthalmologist, Moorfields Eye Hospital
• Rashmi Mathew - Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Moorfields Eye Hospital

Who Should Apply

This course is suitable for senior trainee ophthalmologists seeking their first consultant position.

Accreditation

CPD points will be applied for. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the course.