CT1 Anaesthetics Interview Overview
You should ensure that you have a secure and stable internet connection and that your PC device works with video and microphone enabled with the video-conferencing platform, before the scheduled interview date. Two clinicians will interview and score the candidate independently.
You will be assessed and scored on set of domains in relation to your clinical experiences to date and your understanding of issues relevant to working in the NHS. Questions are scored across set domains as below.
The 30 minute online interview will be divided into the following sections and assessed by 2 panel members:
1. Clinical scenario 15 minutes
2. General interview 15 minutes
Applicants will be assessed and scored on a set of domains in relation to a common clinical scenario followed by a general interview which explores your experience to date and your understanding of issues relevant to working within the NHS.
The Online Interview Dates
Following completion of the MSRA you will be invited to an online interview for your chosen deanery. Dates and times go online in December/January.
Scoring
You will be assessed and scored on set of domains in relation to your clinical experiences to date and your understanding of issues relevant to working in the NHS.
Your performance in the interview will be scored out of 100 using a structured scoring system. The scores from each interviewer will be combined to give an overall score out of 100. Your ranking will be based on your overall score against all other candidates.
After completion of the interview you will receive an overall score out of 100 via the ORIEL website. You will be informed of your rank compared with other candidates and an offer will be made if your rank is sufficient.