2. 4 stage Career Planning Model Applications Purpose of interview
How panels run
Specialty / GP
Preparation
Performance
How to succeed
Interview questions
Answer techniques
Resources

4. Timelines & process www.mmc.nhs.uk
Will take longer than you think
Competency questions
Key to short listing
Accuracy and attention to detail
On-line applications
Complete in more than one sitting
Check thoroughly before you send
Don’t leave submission to the last minute
Timelines & process

5. Simply…

6. Will be variations between Deaneries
Minimum of three 10 min interviews
Some may have four – you will be made aware prior to interview
Recruiting bodies have good info on process
Could include stations assessing:
Clinical skills
Portfolio
Presentation skills
Patient interaction – simulation
Personal skills e.g empathy and sensitivity

7. Assessment (Selection Centre) Application
- Simulation exercise (see video - STFS website)
- Written exercise
Application
- Must meet eligibility criteria
Assessment (Computer Based Test)
- Professional dilemmas
- Clinical problem solving
How assessments & selection centres are run for recruitment into GP
For detailed information see the GP national recruitment website

8. CMT 2 - Paediatrics ST2 - Psychiatry CT2 - GP ST2
2 year programme - NEW IN 2013
6 month rotations in:
Medicine - Paediatrics - General Practice - Psychiatry
Exit into either:
CMT Paediatrics ST2 - Psychiatry CT2 - GP ST2
4 stage application process
Stages 1 to 3 - as GP selection plus an extra element of white space questions
Applicants must be successful at GP selection to allow them to proceed to Stage 4
Stage 4 is an interview comprising 3 stations:
Paediatrics
Psychiatry
Medicine
Further details: 8

9. Portfolio - including CV Original proof of identity
passport / photo-ID
GMC certificate (original & photocopy)
Qualifications on form (original & copies)
Evidence of nationality / immigration status
You will be advised on documentation
that you will be required to bring to interview – it will include. . .
NB: This is not an exhaustive list - so check the requirements
of the Deanery interviewing you

10. Get a good nights sleep the night before Eat breakfast, lunch etc.
Date - Time - Location
Get a good nights sleep the night before
Eat breakfast, lunch etc.
Appropriate dress
55% of first impressions visual
shoes, nails, hair etc.
Body language important
Eye contact

11. “Fail to prepare prepare to fail” Preparation is everything
Job description - person specifications
become familiar with them
What skills are required for the specialty
Evidence is the key
Research crucial
Why that specialty
Have you spoken to those already training at that level?
What can you bring to that specialty
Keep up to date with current affairs in medicine
“Fail to prepare
prepare to fail”

12. - Type of hospital, specific skills/interests
- Geography, hobbies etc.
- Type of hospital, specific skills/interests
- Develop research interests, teaching, education
- Service development, educational supervision
Background & motivation questions about why you have applied

13. - The goal you set yourself
- The outcome of YOUR action
- What was happening
- The goal you set yourself
- What YOU did (use I - not WE)
Use STAR for - questions requiring an example

14. - Critical this is assessed
Use SPIES for questions on difficult colleagues or ethical issues
- What is the problem
- Critical this is assessed
- Can you do anything yourself
- Involve other colleagues as needed
- Can you support the individual - team

15.
- Selection Centres video & applicants insights