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    The document provides guidance for applicants preparing for an anaesthetics specialty training interview, which typically involves a 30-minute Microsoft Teams interview with 2 clinicians and possibly a lay person. It includes tips on where to start with the application process, an overview of the interview structure and scoring, examples of clinical and general interview questions, and advice on how to prepare answers that demonstrate commitment to the specialty and reflective practice. Key recommendations are to gain relevant experience, research specialty and health service issues, prepare examples using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method, and observe interview etiquette to make the best impression.

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    The document provides guidance for applicants preparing for an anaesthetics specialty training interview, which typically involves a 30-minute Microsoft Teams interview with 2 clinicians and possibly a lay person. It includes tips on where to start with the application process, an overview of the interview structure and scoring, examples of clinical and general interview questions, and advice on how to prepare answers that demonstrate commitment to the specialty and reflective practice. Key recommendations are to gain relevant experience, research specialty and health service issues, prepare examples using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method, and observe interview etiquette to make the best impression.

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    THE 

    INTERVIEW
    Gaby McGrath
    Anaesthetic CT2, University Hospitals Sussex
    gabrielle.mcgrath@nhs.net
    Objectives
    • A bit about me 
    • Where to start with the applications
    • The interview process
    • Examples of possible questions
    • How to come across well
    • Tips to improve performance
    The journey so far…
    WHERE TO 
    START
    Oriel online application
    ↓

    Sit MSRA exam
    ↓

    Interview
    https://anro.wm.hee.nhs.uk/ct1
    THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
    Microsoft Teams 

    30‐minute interview

    ‐ Clinical scenario  15 minutes
    ‐ General Interview  15 minutes 

    2 clinicians +/‐ lay‐person
    WHERE ARE THE POINTS?
    You will be a doctor working at F2 level 

    “You are an F2 working overnight, when you get a 
    Clinical  call from the nurse on the orthopaedic ward. She has 
    asked if you would see a  75‐year‐old lady who 
    underwent a right hemiarthroplasty 3 hours ago for a 
    Scenario NOF fracture and who is now tachycardic and 
    hypotensive. How do you approach this situation?”
    • I would ask the nurse to be at the bedside and perform a full set of 
    observations whilst I immediately make my way to the ward 
    • On my arrival I would introduce myself and perform an A‐E assessment 
    • A‐E assessment 
    • Concerning finding – call for help early – medical registrar / ICU / 2222
    • Made an intervention? – make sure to reassess 
    • Differing opinion? – ask for their logic / reasoning
    • Summarise your findings
    • List differentials 
    • Next steps ‐ ?radiology ?ICU ?return to theatre
    • SBAR 
    Working 
    Under 
    Pressure
    Take a deep breath….
    Preparation for general interview 

    Read

    • Read the domains / attributes and the scoring matrices

    Write

    • Write a list of your experiences, achievements, courses, teaching experience, audits, QIPs, posters, presentations, 
    taster weeks, conferences etc.

    Link

    • Link the list you’ve created to the domains / attributes 

    Answers

    • Think about how you can weave the list of your achievements/experiences into your answers to cover all 
    domains
    Commitment to Speciality

    Gaining 
    experience

    Speak to 
    others

    Research and 
    read about 
    curriculum

    Think about what 
    a career in 
    anaesthetics 
    looks like for you
    Commitment 
    to Specialty
    Reflective
    Practice 
    Possible 
    questions
    Have pre‐prepared answers to…

    • Why do you want to be an anaesthetist? 

    • What experience to date have you had that has prepared 
    you for a career in anaesthetics?

    • What do you hope to achieve in the next 5 years?
    For background and motivation questions
    “Why do you want to do anaesthetics?”

    CLINICAL
    ACADEMIC
    MANAGEMENT
    PERSONAL
    Describe a situation when……  “you felt 
    stressed”

    SITUATION
    TASK
    ACTION
    RESULT
    Any difficult situation
    “You see your colleague taking a vial from the CD 
    cupboard and putting it in their bag – what do you 
    do?”
    SEEK INFO
    PATIENT SAFETY
    INITIATIVE
    ESCALATE
    SUPPORT
    Reflection, 
    Reflection, 
    Reflection

    • Have 5 pre prepared scenarios

    • Should be able to cover
    • Communication 
    • Problem Solving
    • Decision making
    • Teamwork
    • Leadership
    • Professional Integrity
    NHS ISSUES AND HOT TOPICS
    Structure your answer

    Brief overview

    Pros

    Cons

    Personal opinion

    +/‐ Personal Reflection
    Know the basics of…

    • The structure and delivery of healthcare in the UK
    • Current issues affecting the NHS and anaesthesia 
    • RCoA curriculum changes
    • The future of the NHS and anaesthesia in the UK
    • Global health issues and new developments
    • Read a recent journal article (BJA/Anaesthesia or NEJM/Lancet relevant content) and be 
    prepared to talk about it
    TOP TIPS FOR 
    INTERVIEW SUCCESS
    On the day

    HAVE YOUR ID  POWER DRESS PREPARE YOUR  TOILET BREAK WATER HANDY


    READY SURROUNDINGS 
    (TIDY UP) 

    OBSERVE ‘ZOOM  WEAR SOME 
    ETIQUETTE’ TROUSERS 
    General tips
    • Sell yourself
    • Be concise and expect to be interrupted 
    • Be ENTHUSIASTIC!! 
    • Demonstrate your personal development so far
    • Everything you say should be structured
    • You are applying for CT1 ‐ DO NOT do things beyond your competence and don’t forget to ask for help
    • Don’t worry about technical glitches
    Resources

    RCOA website 
    Anaestheticinterview.com
    Anaestheticinterviews.com
    frca.co.uk
    Thank you for listening  Any Questions? gabrielle.mcgrath@nhs.net

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