2. Interview … Guaranteed! … provided you meet essential criteria Email & SMS invitation to interview Book online - first come 1 st served 20-31 st January, Charing Cross Hotel, London Organise leave

3. 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

4. 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 emailed

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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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!

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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. Resources

16. www.surgeryrecruitment.nhs.uk/downloads Personal specification Applicant Guide Interview Document Checklist Reference Form Portfolio Checklist Portfolio Guidance for Applicants

17. Resources Senior colleagues!

19. Good luck!