{"podcast":{"title":"Ace Your NHS Consultant Interview","slug":"ace-your-nhs-consultant-interview-7453038","podcast_index_feed_id":7453038,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/ace-your-consultant-interview","website_url":"http://www.medicalinterviewprep.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/YY5TY0LC6KjoTf6GlrRw7XPqMt1r7r3uAEuk2Bc0E9Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZmFh/ZjdhNWI2ZDFmZTZm/OTMwMjE3YzVhYTIw/OWQ4ZC5wbmc.jpg","author":"Tessa Davis + Becky Platt","episode_count":44,"summary":"Welcome to Ace Your NHS Consultant Interview - the podcast for doctors who want to take the stress and guesswork out of their NHS consultant interview prep. We know how overwhelming it can feel to prep for your consultant interviews when you’re already stretched thin. Each episode, we’ll break down what actually works - no fluff, no endless reading, just practical steps you can fit into a hectic week. You’ll hear honest advice, real stories, and the frameworks we use with our own students inside the Academy to help you show up confident, prepped, and ready to secure the job you want. If you’re a final year trainee or locum consultant and you want to prepare, not panic, you’re in the right place.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T14:18:18.053410+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ace-your-nhs-consultant-interview-7453038"},"episode":{"title":"How to Tackle Interview Nerves","slug":"how-to-tackle-interview-nerves","published_at":"2025-12-08T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ace-your-nhs-consultant-interview-7453038/how-to-tackle-interview-nerves","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ace-your-nhs-consultant-interview-7453038","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f8543c4","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/3f8543c4/bd032a13.mp3","summary":"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-ep17 In this episode, Tessa and Becky answer a core question from Academy trainees: “How do I deal with interview nerves just days before facing the panel?” Practical advice dominates - consolidate your knowledge, avoid last-minute cramming, and find your personal strategies to relax, whether it’s a bath, a walk, or a power pose. The pair break down a golden example of handling conflict with a colleague, revealing what makes an answer authentic and safe for interview. They go deep into tackling the dreaded “biggest weakness” question and offer a bulletproof framework for answering with honesty, without undermining yourself. This episode is all about equipping you with the mindset - and tactics - to walk into your NHS consultant interview calm, confident and ready to impress. Sign up for our free 5-day email course to give you ​a Crash Course To Ace Your Consultant Interview​: https://aceyourconsultantinterview.com/","meta_description":"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 t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1216,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ace-your-nhs-consultant-interview-7453038/episodes/how-to-tackle-interview-nerves/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ace-your-nhs-consultant-interview-7453038/how-to-tackle-interview-nerves.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}