Consultant Conversations

In this episode Dr Kevin Conroy and Dr Ben Prudon discuss the educational supervisor (ES) and clinical supervisor (CS). They discuss becoming a new supervisor, including how to approach the first ES meeting; Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) and ARCP Panels; the importance of understanding curricula; how to provide support for a struggling trainee; the role of College

Dr Helen Liddicoat and Dr Lynn Urquhart discuss how to deliver and co-create feedback successfully. Dr Urquhart draws on her doctoral research and wider experience to discuss what makes good and bad feedback, 'feedback filters', and how best to provide feedback for one-off encounters and in established relationships. Dr Lynn Urquhart is an Infectious Diseases and Acute Medical Cons

Dr Helen Liddicoat and Dr Caroline Scally discuss preparing for and becoming a consultant with Dr Hannah Preston, a senior doctor-in-training. They cover searching for and securing a consultant job and reflect on starting out as a new consultant and the 'what I wish I knew'. Listen from the start until 30:23 for 'Preparing for a Consultant Job' and from 30:23 to the end for 'Becomi

In this episode, Dr Craig Thurtell interviews Dr Dorothy Armstrong about how to deal with complaints as a consultant. They discuss early resolution of complaints, how to approach formal written complaints, and Dorothy explains the role of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman in complaints. Dorothy Armstrong is currently Lead Professional Advisor to the Scottish Public Services Om

In this episode, Dr Helen Liddicoat discusses job planning - how to do it, and why it matters - with Dr Gary Campbell. Dr Helen Liddicoat first describes the 'nuts and bolts' of job planning to give you all the essential information you need. Following this, Dr Liddicoat is joined by Dr Campbell and they both share their experiences of job planning, and why it's important to get jo

In this episode, Dr Adelina McLeod talks to Chris Breedon, an expert by experience on conflict and conflict resolution. They explore causes and drivers of conflict and the impact of conflict on individuals and the wider impact on the team and organisation. They go on to discuss ways to mediate and resolve conflict, and whistle-blowing. Chris Breedon is an RAF officer, and during hi

Trailer for RCPE's podcast series, Consultant Conversations, by Dr Helen Liddicoat and Dr Caroline Scally.