Doctors Direct Aspiring Consultant Webinar Series
Doctors webinar: preparing middle grade doctors for consultancy

Aspiring Consultant Webinars Series

Preparing middle grade doctors for consultant practice

Progress your medical career by developing essential non-clinical skills, including leadership, governance and service improvement.

Our consultant-led webinars focus on the professional knowledge required for senior practice. Through expert guidance, practical examples, and peer discussion, you’ll gain the insight and skills needed to take the next step in your medical career.

Each interactive session runs for three to four hours and costs £120 per person per session.

Who are these webinars for?

  • Middle grade doctors who aspire to progress into senior and consultant roles
  • Doctors working towards their portfolio pathway (CESR)
  • Roles may include Registrar, Specialist Registrar, Staff Grade and Associate Specialist

Why attend our webinars?

  • Develop key non-clinical skills, from leadership to service improvement
  • Learn directly from an experienced NHS consultant
  • Gain clarity on the expectations and responsibilities of consultant roles
  • Build confidence navigating senior appointments and decision making
  • Gain relevant CPD, with attendance certificate
  • Strengthen your portfolio pathway (CESR) progression

 

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Upcoming Webinars

Understanding consultant roles: contracts, job planning and appointments

When: Wednesday 1st July, 1 pm – 5 pm

In this session, we will demystify how senior and consultant posts are designed, funded, and appointed within the NHS. You'll explore job descriptions, person specifications, contracts, and job planning.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session, you will:

  • Understand how senior and consultant posts are created and funded
  • Learn the differences between substantive, honorary, secondment and SLA contracts
  • Gain practical insight into job planning and consultant job plans
  • Improve confidence when reviewing NHS pay, contracts and terms
  • Appreciate the role of HR in recruitment and workforce planning

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Preparing for the recruitment process: CVs, presentations and interviews

When: Wednesday 15th July, 1 pm – 5 pm

In this session, we will explore the consultant recruitment process. From CV preparation and written applications to presentations, interviews, and negotiating job offers, you’ll gain practical guidance.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session, you will:

  • Learn how to prepare an effective CV and application aligned to consultant expectations
  • Understand how consultant shortlisting and interviews really work
  • Learn how to structure and deliver an effective interview presentation
  • Practise answering common and challenging interview questions
  • Gain confidence evaluating and negotiating job offers

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The consultant's role in workforce planning

When: Wednesday 5th August, 1 pm – 5 pm

Senior doctors play a critical role in recruiting, managing, and supporting resident medical staff. This webinar provides practical insight into how non‑consultant posts are funded, how recruitment decisions are made, and how effective rostering supports patient safety, staff wellbeing, and service delivery.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session, you will:

  • Understand how resident and middlegrade posts are funded
  • Learn the principles of fair and effective recruitment and selection
  • Gain insight into rota design, rota gaps and workforce management
  • Understand the consultant’s leadership role in supporting resident doctors
  • Improve confidence in operational and managerial responsibilities

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Financial leadership: understanding budgets, income and savings

When: Wednesday 9th September, 1 pm – 5 pm

This session introduces the fundamentals of NHS finances, helping you understand how services are funded, how budgets are set and managed, and how financial decisions affect clinical services. 

Learning objectives

By the end of this session, you will:

  • Understand key financial terminology used in NHS management
  • Learn how NHS Trusts generate income and allocate revenue
  • Gain insight into budget setting, monitoring and financial planning
  • Understand how expenditure is managed at service and departmental level
  • Explore how Trusts identify and deliver savings, and the role senior doctors play in this process
  • Improve confidence contributing to financial and business planning discussions

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