Interview … Guaranteed! … provided you meet essential criteria & SMS invitation to interview Book online - first come 1 st served st January, Charing Cross Hotel, London Organise leave

Documentation Provide originals PLUS ONE PHOTOCOPY Passport photographs (with name & GMC number on back) Passport* Proof of entitlement to work in the UK (if required) Portfolio (including Portfolio Checklist) GMC certificate from ‘My GMC’ Proof of licence to practice. Primary qualification certificate Post-graduate qualification certificate (where applicable) ‘Other’ qualifications (where applicable) Evidence of English Language skill (IELTS or equivalent if required) Proof of Foundation Competences ** (FACD 5.1/5.2, letter confirming on track to complete F2 or alternative certificate) Proof of address

Documentation Interview time incorporates 30 minutes of document checking Compile EARLY Use document checklist Outstanding documentation 5 days to provide: –Originals presented in London –Copies ed

References 3 Referees – clinical/undergraduate supervisors within past 3 years National structured reference form Original signatures (not electronic) Hospital stamps Contact referees early

Interview format 40 minutes: 3 x 10 minute stations –A Management –B Portfolio –C Clinical scenarios Up to 3 minutes break between stations

Management Station 2 scenarios 5 minutes each Both presented within the station –Difficult scenarios –Clinical governance –Risk identification/management

Portfolio Station Presentation & organisational skills –Portfolio Checklist MUST evidence all achievements/qualifications made on application form –Failure/inability to evidence, may be treated as probity issue with GMC Evidence of how you fulfill personal specification

Portfolio Station Relevant extracts from e-portfolio –MSF, Mini-CEX, CBD, Supervisor reports Do not include patient identifiable information Don’t forget to collect afterwards!

Clinical Scenarios 2 scenarios –1 st presented during 3 minute break – 2 nd presented during station 5 minutes each Think on feet …

Sub-preferencing Combined with interview scores will determine offered deanery Review individual deanery pages regarding programme details (information varies between deaneries) Closes 19 th February

Sub-preferencing Via UK offers portal Deaneries in order of preference Consider: –Themed programmes – Hospital mix teaching hospitals research opportunities –Geography/personal interests – GMC survey results – Outcome for ST3/exit exams

CST - Northern Deanery Themed programme Large, varied geographical area Diverse population Varied hospital practice Incorporates several teaching/university hospitals

CST - Northern Deanery GMC surveys consistently high(est) scoring trainee satisfaction, supervision, feedback & induction Higher training posts secured »2012 = 23/35; 2013 = 19/37 Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (Freeman) Regional CST Teaching Lead Employment Trust

Resources

Personal specification Applicant Guide Interview Document Checklist Reference Form Portfolio Checklist Portfolio Guidance for Applicants

Resources Senior colleagues!

Good luck!