Top tips for Recently Appointed Consultants

This resource aims to provide recently appointed consultants (appointed within the last ten years) with information, tips and resources surrounding the issues experienced upon becoming a new consultant. If you would like to submit a top tip please contact rac@rcpe.ac.uk for further information.

Dealing with complaints

Dealing with complaints or serious incidents can be a challenging and distressing part of consultant life. With the right mind set however it can be a positive experience and improve patient care through personal and institutional learning and reflection.

Preparing a witness statement for a coronial inquest

A request to provide a witness statement can be stressful and intimidating experience for a new consultant. We hope that this guide can provide you with the background knowledge and insight to help you manage your unease and provide a high quality report.

Become an Examiner

Information on becoming an examiner

Top tips for Recently Appointed Consultants

Dealing with complaints

Preparing a witness statement for a coronial inquest

Become an Examiner

How to be a good educational or clinical supervisor

First 100 days as a Consultant

How to prepare for your first consultant appraisal