Starting strong as a new consultant
Stepping into a consultant post brings new responsibilities, expectations and influence. Starting strong as a new consultant is a practical, interactive 1‑day workshop designed to support doctors as they make this pivotal transition in their career.
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.
Date
1 October 2026
CPD credits
6 credits
Location
11 St Andrews Place, Regents Park, London NW1 4LE
1 October 2026
Non-member (all grades) : £330
Member - Consultant or equivalent SAS grades : £270
Member - resident doctor or equivalent SAS grades : £260
RCP London