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.

When is this course happening?

The next date for this course is not yet confirmed. Please join the waiting list to be notified when a date is set.

CPD certification

CPD certification will be confirmed after the course has taken place and materials submitted for assessment