Starting strong as a new consultant

Overview
Who should attend?
What will you learn?

Whether you are about to take up your first consultant post or have recently been appointed, this course provides a structured opportunity to reflect on the consultant role, explore common challenges, and develop the skills and confidence needed to lead effectively.

You will work alongside peers to share experiences, consider real world scenarios, and reflect on the kind of consultant you want to be. By the end of the day, you will feel better equipped to lead and support your team and to contribute meaningfully at a strategic level within your organisation.

This programme is suitable for:

Doctors considering taking on a consultant role
Newly appointed consultants.

During the workshop, you will:

Explore the key traits of the consultant role, including your professional power and influence
Reflect on how to build effective teams and reduce or manage conflict
Learn how to create and sustain safe learning cultures for yourself and your team
Identify the starting points for service development and managing change
Develop leadership skills to help you identify and prioritise responsibilities
Discuss essential knowledge areas, including job planning, appraisal and revalidation, and dealing with complaints.

This workshop provides a high‑level summary of the consultant role rather than an in‑depth exploration, highlighting the key considerations for new consultants.

For those seeking a deeper dive, we recommend the Six-step programme for the new consultant.