Doctors Direct Aspiring Consultant Webinar Series
Doctors webinar: preparing middle grade doctors for consultancy

Doctors Direct

Aspiring Consultant Webinars Series

Preparing middle grade doctors for consultant practice

Progress your medical career by developing essential non-clinical skills, including leadership, governance and service improvement.

Our consultant-led webinars focus on the professional knowledge required for senior practice. Through expert guidance, practical examples, and peer discussion, you’ll gain the insight and skills needed to take the next step in your medical career.

Each interactive session runs for three to four hours and costs £120 per person per session.

Who are these webinars for?

  • Middle grade doctors who aspire to progress into senior and consultant roles
  • Doctors working towards their portfolio pathway (CESR)
  • Roles may include Registrar, Specialist Registrar, Staff Grade and Associate Specialist

Why attend our webinars?

  • Develop key non-clinical skills, from leadership to service improvement
  • Learn directly from an experienced NHS consultant
  • Gain clarity on the expectations and responsibilities of consultant roles
  • Build confidence navigating senior appointments and decision making
  • Gain relevant CPD, with attendance certificate
  • Strengthen your portfolio pathway (CESR) progression

Upcoming Webinars

Understanding regulation, commissioning and performance

When: Wednesday 4th November, 1 pm – 5 pm

In this session, we explore external regulation of Trusts, how services are commissioned, and how contracts and performance measures influence service delivery. The session will help doctors develop a broader understanding of the wider healthcare landscape and the consultant's role within it.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session, you will:

  • Understand the role of external regulators in the NHS
  • Learn how healthcare services are commissioned
  • Gain insight into contracts, commissioning arrangements and service agreements
  • Understand key performance measures used across NHS organisations

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Practical time management for aspiring consultants

When: Wednesday 18th November, 1 pm – 5 pm

Balancing clinical, managerial, educational, and administrative responsibilities can be a challenge. This session explores proven approaches to managing workload effectively, prioritising competing demands and how to utilise available support. 

Learning objectives

By the end of this session, you will:

  • Learn practical techniques for prioritising and managing a busy workload
  • Understand common time management pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Gain insight into managing ward rounds, clinics, emails and administrative tasks efficiently
  • Understand how to work effectively with secretaries and support staff
  • Develop confidence in setting boundaries, managing expectations and responding appropriately to competing demands

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Writing Trust Documents

When: Wednesday 9th December, 1 pm – 5 pm

This session explores the key principles of effective Trust documentation, supporting participants to present information clearly, assess risks, and contribute confidently to organisational decision-making.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session, you will:

  • Understand the purpose and structure of common Trust documents, including business cases, briefing documents and risk assessments
  • Learn how to assess options, evaluate risks and support evidence-based decision-making
  • Understand the role of communication strategies in supporting service change and stakeholder engagement

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Team Leadership

When: Wednesday 30th December, 1 pm – 5 pm

This session explores how effective leadership can influence team performance, patient care and service delivery. We will explore the characteristics of high-performing teams, different leadership approaches, and practical strategies for addressing common team challenges.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session, you will:

  • Understand the characteristics of effective and high-performing healthcare teams
  • Learn a framework of leadership styles and gain insight into your own leadership preferences
  • Develop an understanding of how leadership approaches can influence team performance and engagement
  • Gain practical strategies for recognising and managing dysfunctional team behaviours

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