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Course length
6-hour course
CPD points
6 CPD points
Module leader

CPD certified, by the CPD Certification Service

Whether as an interviewer or an interviewee, this one-day Interview Skills course will cover how to prepare effectively and examine how who we are affects how we interview. You will also be given the chance to try out different interview techniques in a calm and confidence-building environment.

Who is this course suitable for?

  • Suitable for all Healthcare Professionals, both clinical and non-clinical

  • Applicable to all departments and Multi-disciplinary teams

Course objectives

This course will:

  • Define the key elements of the interview process.

  • Explore the fundamental principles of communication

  • Develop and practice the necessary skills to improve your performance at an interview, either as candidate or interviewer

  • Look at dealing with interview stress and managing our emotions

  • Be aware of the effect of cognitive bias in an interview

  • Discuss preparation for the interview as candidate or interviewer

  • Establish how to frame yourself in the most positive light

  • Introduce techniques to build rapport to get the most from the interview process

  • Build confidence in yourself whether as candidate or interviewer

  • Provide interview practice with feedback

Course testimonials

Great, insightful day, thank you.

Adrian Smith
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals

Brilliant discussion by Denis and excellent experience in being the interviewer and the interviewee

Rohan Sawant
Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology
Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Thank you Denis Campbell for all the extra tips and resources provided during the course

Dr Nitin Chandra
Doctor
AWP NHS Trust