We’re the quickest route to your NHS consultant job.
Maybe you’ve just found out that your dream consultant role is about to come out. Or you just want to be ready for that one opportunity when someone retires, moves on, or finally leaves.
Either way, when that shot comes, you want to walk in confident, clear, and fully prepared.
The AYCI Academy is your complete prep system and interview framework, built for just that.
Our mission is to be the best possible programme for trainees and locum consultants succeed at their NHS consultant interviews. We’ve coached hundreds. We’ve spotted the patterns. And now, we’ve got it down to a system.
That’s why we guarantee you’ll land your consultant role.
Whether it’s your first interview or your third, you won’t just walk out of that room having nailed it. You’ll walk out knowing you landed your dream role. Or we’ll be by your side until you do.
Kickoff this 28th April - You'll get immediate access to everything you need to start prepping right away.
7 years+
As an NHS Consultant.
750+
Consultant interview candidates coached
An academy that guarantees your future NHS consultanty position
100+
5-star testimonials
Will AYCI Academy work for you?
Our proven 4 week coaching system guarantees your consultant job
The AYCI Academy is a step-by-step coaching programme designed to turn you from overwhelmed, and underprepared into a confident, interview-ready consultant in less than 4 weeks.
But even if you don’t land your job the first time round, you can still get all the support from Academy until you do
You can also take as little or as long as you need. Some people join the AYCI Academy days before their interview, others months before.
In less than 4 weeks, the AYCI Academy will make sure you’re prepared to nail your interview:
✔ Identify your unique selling points and showcase them with powerful examples that make you unforgettable to the panel.
✔ Understand NHS governance, finance, and KPIs
✔ Present a confident, senior-level mindset while showing your authentic self
Note: This is a four-week program on paper, but you can take as long as you want. It works around your busy schedule.
Who Is The
Academy For?
✔ Final-year trainees and locum consultants
✔ People who want structure, clarity, and results
✔ Candidates who are looking to take the next step in their career
Who Is The
Academy NOT For?
✘ You plan to wing it on the day
✘ You’re not open to feedback
✘ You believe you’re going to walk straight into your consultant role without prep.
Why should you learn from me?
Am I the right person to help you?
Well, first I want to tell you I’ve been in the trenches too. I was the trainee who, in every interview situation, would completely freeze. My brain would switch off, panic would set in, and all the prep, confidence-building, and carefully chosen examples would vanish into thin air. I hated it, and it took 4 years of interviews to land the role I wanted.
But I'm glad to say those days are long gone. I've spent the past seven years as an NHS Consultant in London
I got that role because I discovered a system that worked for me. But that same system (although it’s been updated quite a bit since then) has now helped 750+ other trainees and locum consultants get their substantive jobs too.
But to be honest, being self-promotional is not my style. So if you want to get an idea of the real work we do, scroll down below to some of our video testimonials. I think they’ll give you a good idea of the AYCI Academy programme.
See you on the inside. Kickoff is 28th April.
Are you the next success story?
What our most recent alumni have to say about the AYCIAcademy…
From Interview Anxiety to Walking In With Confidence
After a tough interview left her confidence shaken, Rebecca turned to the Academy. With daily practice, personalized feedback, and a mindset shift around imperfection, she transformed her fear into self-belief - and walked into her next interview knowing she’d nailed it.
One Shot in 10 Years & She Walked In Calm and Confident
Laura knew this was her only chance for the role she wanted - but instead of last-minute cramming, she followed a clear, structured path inside the Academy. She tackled even the curveball questions with ease and walked into her panel calm, confident, and ready.
Our team of expert interview coaches will put you ahead of the competition
Don’t be the person who preps for their interview by reading endless NHS reports (trust me, it won’t give you a leg up).
We've developed a system that will have you walking out of that interview with a smile on your face. Inside the Academy, you'll work with our interview coaches to develop the exact interview skills and expertise that guarantee your substantive consultant role (and make you stand out).
How does the 4 week AYCI Academy programme work?
5 milestones spread over 4 weeks to transform your interview approach
Milestone 1:
Ace Your Unique Selling Points
If you want to outshine the competition, your unique talents need to shine through. So Milestone 1 is all about your ‘wow’ factor (and trust me, you have one).
This isn’t your credentials, knowledge of NHS internal processes or referrals. And while these are important they’re not the thing that will make you the obvious choice.
Why? Because every decent candidate will have good credentials, good knowledge and great referrals.
Milestone 1 is all about what sets you apart:
✔ How are you different?
✔ How to get your best qualities across in an interview setting.
✔ How to answer the TMAY questions with ease.
Milestone 2:
Use Examples That Actually Work
Every interviewee knows that they will need to draw on their own experiences to showcase why they're the right fit for the role…
But most interviewees pick the wrong type of example that the panel are looking for, which in many cases can be a deal breaker even if you were perfect in the rest of the interview.
Which is why knowing how to pick examples that match the panel's marking criteria will place you in a really solid light, as you’ve demonstrated the qualities the panel wants from your examples by:
✔ Avoiding the 5 most common mistakes
✔ Choosing high-impact, relevant stories
✔ Showcasing your experience clearly
Milestone 3:
How To Demonstrate Senior-Level Thinking
You might've heard the saying it's not what you know but how you show it…
And that's exactly what applies to showing a senior-level mindset.
The truth is you need to be able to show the panel that you understand they want to see you already thinking like a substantive consultant by:
✔ Understanding NHS governance and money-saving strategies
✔ Speaking the language of KPIs and flows
✔ Showing you’re already thinking like a consultant
Milestone 4:
Tailor Yourself To The Job You Want
Most candidates will have their perfect substantive consultant job they're looking for.
Whether it's the location of the job, their peers they'd get to work alongside, or the type of consultant position, we all have that one role…
So when that job role appears, you'd want to be in the best position possible to take that chance there and then.
As if there was no second chance to fall back on.
Which is why you'll learn how to:
✔ Demonstrate you're the perfect fit for the role
✔ Identify departmental challenges
✔ Understand the specific job
Milestone 5:
Being Authentically You
Your greatest strength in your interview isn’t going to be your knowledge, your credentials, or who you know,
Rather it's going to be your authentic self…
And while most applicants spend hours on end rehearsing exactly what they'll say and do,
You'll be busy learning how to authentically communicate you personality perfectly tailored with the reasons why you're the perfect fit for the job all by:
✔ Building connection with the interviewers
✔ Learning how to play to your strengths
✔ Showing confidence, not arrogance
Ok, How Much Is The AYCI Academy Investment?
The AYCI Academy may not be cheap, but it gets the results you want. It's not some one-day course that give you a few tips and leaves you on your own.
It's a small investment in yourself that pays huge dividends in your future.
One that will pay you back for the rest of your life. Because you will have your dream job, with financial and geographic security for your family.
It will free you from endless declined leave requests and the inability to plan your life.
And when you weigh all that against the investment and what it will do for your future, it's an easy choice.
And because I'm committed to making the Academy as accessible as possible, once you invest, you can join as many future Academy cohorts as you need for FREE.
Choose The Support Level That Works For You
Academy
£597
Limited To 50 Spots! (1 Left)
✔ 5 Weeks Of Live Support. 4-week core program plus an onboarding week to set up for success.
✔ Ace Your Interview Video Course. Guide you through every stage of the interview process.
✔ Weekly Expert Guest Masterclass. Learn from top professionals like psychologists and voice coaches
✔ 2 x Weekly Live Coaching Calls. Get direct input on your progress, strategy, and materials each week.
✔ Personalised Feedback On 3 Video Answers Per Week. Submit up to 3 video answers weekly for tailored feedback.
✔ Lifetime Access To Future Cohorts. Come back anytime! Join future rounds of the program at no extra cost.
✘ 1 x Weekly ‘Ask Tessa Anything’ Sessions. Tap into Tessa’s expertise in these focused, high-impact calls. From presentation polish to panel prep, get clarity on exactly what you need fast.
✘ Private 1:1 Daily Chat Access. Private coaching space - no other candidates see your prep. Get direct, confidential support from Tessa and the team.
1:1 Coaching Pack (used any time in the next 12 months):
✘ 4 x 30-Minute 1:1 Coaching Calls. Get personalised support in four powerful sessions - split between Tessa and our Head Coach - focused on your unique strengths and challenges.
✘ 2 x Full-Length Mock Interviews. Step into the spotlight with two realistic, specialty-specific mock interviews. You’ll get expert feedback, strategy tweaks, and total confidence.
Academy Private Plus
£1097
Limited To 10 Spots! (3 Left)
✔ 5 Weeks Of Live Support. 4-week core program plus an onboarding week to set up for success.
✔ Ace Your Interview Video Course. Guide you through every stage of the interview process.
✔ Weekly Expert Guest Masterclass. Learn from top professionals like psychologists and voice coaches
✔ 2 x Weekly Live Coaching Calls. Get direct input on your progress, strategy, and materials each week.
✔ Personalised Feedback On 3 Video Answers Per Week One Answer Each Day. Submit an answer per day for tailored feedback.
✔ Lifetime Access To Future Cohorts. Come back anytime! Join future rounds of the program at no extra cost.
✔ 1 x Weekly ‘Ask Tessa Anything’ Sessions. Tap into Tessa’s expertise in these focused, high-impact calls. From presentation polish to panel prep, get clarity on exactly what you need fast.
✔ Private 1:1 Daily Chat Access. Private coaching space - no other candidates see your prep. Get direct, confidential support from Tessa and the team.
1:1 Coaching Pack (used any time in the next 12 months):
✘ 4 x 30-Minute 1:1 Coaching Calls. Get personalised support in four powerful sessions - split between Tessa and our Head Coach - focused on your unique strengths and challenges.
✘ 2 x Full-Length Mock Interviews. Step into the spotlight with two realistic, specialty-specific mock interviews. You’ll get expert feedback, strategy tweaks, and total confidence.
Academy 1:1
£1997
Limited To 10 Spots! (9 Left)
✔ 5 Weeks Of Live Support. 4-week core program plus an onboarding week to set up for success.
✔ Ace Your Interview Video Course. Guide you through every stage of the interview process.
✔ Weekly Expert Guest Masterclass. Learn from top professionals like psychologists and voice coaches
✔ 2 x Weekly Live Coaching Calls. Get direct input on your progress, strategy, and materials each week.
✔ Personalised Feedback On 3 Video Answers Per Week One Answer Each Day. Submit an answer per day for tailored feedback.
✔ Lifetime Access To Future Cohorts. Come back anytime! Join future rounds of the program at no extra cost.
✔ 1 x Weekly ‘Ask Tessa Anything’ Sessions. Tap into Tessa’s expertise in these focused, high-impact calls. From presentation polish to panel prep, get clarity on exactly what you need fast.
✔ Private 1:1 Daily Chat Access. Private coaching space - no other candidates see your prep. Get direct, confidential support from Tessa and the team.
1:1 Coaching Pack (used any time in the next 12 months):
✔ 4 x 30-Minute 1:1 Coaching Calls. Get personalised support in four powerful sessions - split between Tessa and our Head Coach - focused on your unique strengths and challenges.
✔ 2 x Full-Length Mock Interviews. Step into the spotlight with two realistic, specialty-specific mock interviews. You’ll get expert feedback, strategy tweaks, and total confidence.
A Guarantee Like No Other
Once you join, you're with us until you succeed.
Whether you land your dream job now or in a year, you can join as many future cohorts as you need, completely free.
While other courses leave you on your own after a day, we stay with you until you're celebrating your new consultant position.
That's our promise.
That’s not all you get when you join… £178 In Gifts!
Our whole mission is to provide you with the tools to land your dream job as quickly as possible.
Which is why you’ll also get instant access to £178 worth of bonus interview prep resources all designed to speed up your success:
The AYCI Interview eBook (£59 value)
Easy-to-follow frameworks, confidence tips, and proven strategies.
Pre-Interview Email Template (£34 value)
Customisable templates & a follow-up guide to reach out to your panel before the interview.
Question Examples Bonus Pack (£85 value)
100 interview questions + 50 tailored examples to practice.
Bonuses our Academy members love…
The AYCI Academy Community
The best part of the academy might be the community, instead of working through everything alone, you’re surrounded by hundreds of other members…
All going through the same experience, and more importantly, all supporting each other in achieving your individual goals,
And as I'm sure you know, an environment that nurtures proper growth is one that develops success.
Video Reviews Of Interview Answers With Personalised Feedback
Perhaps the biggest single reason people get stuck with their preparation is the lack of personalised feedback.
Think about the past mock interviews you might have done, you rarely get any feedback from them…
So most of the time you’re working on best guesses, never really knowing if you’ve improved.
With the AYCI Academy and our coaches, you’ll never have that doubt again.
Guest Sessions To Optimise Your Interview Approach
Nearly everyone who has gone for an interview will struggle with the actual skill set behind it…
Not their technical skills, but their ability to properly convey their authentic selves, in a relaxed confident manner.
Which is why we bring in guest speakers to develop just that:
✔ Voice coaches
✔ Psychologists
✔ Interview coaches
…and much more, all designed to give you the best chance to succeed.
The best way to prepare yourself for your consultant interview.
When that perfect consultant position appears, you get ONE chance to seize it. No practice runs. No second chances.
Most doctors fail their first consultant interview for one simple reason, they don't know how to prepare properly.
If you're like most doctors, you'll spend years waiting for the next opportunity while searching in the dark for the right approach, all while juggling clinical work, on-calls, and family life.
It doesn't have to be this way.
In less than 4 weeks, the AYCI Academy will transform your interview approach, potentially saving you years of rejection by giving you the exact framework that makes panels say "yes."
Our coaches have helped over 750 doctors prepare the right way, turning nervous registrars into confident consultants who nail their interviews.
The AYCI Academy is only open until 28th April! After that it'll be quite some time until you have a chance to join again.
Enrol Now
When you join the AYCI Academy you’ll get:
✔ Immediate access to all course materials
✔ Lifetime Access To Recordings
✔ 2x Weekly Live Coaching Calls
✔ Weekly Expert Sessions
✔ Weekly Feedback On Your Interview Answers
✔ 5 Simple Milestones To Follow
✔ A Community Of Like-Minded Peers
✔ Guest Speakers To Develop Your Interview Skills
✔ The Ability To Join As Many Future Cohorts As You Want For Free
Your job is waiting, and we’re here to get you there.
You don’t need more time. You need the right strategy.
The AYCI Academy has helped hundreds of anxious, busy, time-strapped doctors just like you. Whether your interview is in 2 weeks or 12 months… Whether you’ve failed before or haven’t even started your prep… We’ll meet you where you are - and guide you until you land the role.
LAST CHANCE! - Join by April 28th to transform your career & secure your dream consultant job!
Enrol Now
See What Our AYCI Alumni Have Said
Real stories, real success.
"I am immensely grateful for all the knowledge and skills taught, and was successful in both of my substantive consultant interviews for Paediatric Ophthalmology. The course really does prepare you for interviews in so many ways. The structure of the course is very organised, and helps to organise your thoughts and the way to approach the questions, but also gives you the confidence to answer unexpected questions."
Rachel
"Just wanted to share the news that I've been offered my dream job as a substantive consultant! The frameworks that Tessa teaches have definitely been instrumental in my success! The difference in my answers before and after I signed up is so stark, Would also highly recommend following her advice on the presentation (if you're given one to prepare in advance), because the feedback I got from mine was excellent.
Thank you!."
Emily
"Just wanted to post that I successfully got my substantive job at an interview today!! I was very nervous but it was honestly ok, there weren't any questions that were unfair/unexpected and it went by so fast! I even used a little humour! Thank you so much to everyone on here for all your support, patience and help over the past few weeks. It made a big difference to have a cohort of friends in the same boat. Special thank you to Becky and Tessa for your feedback and support! Xx"
Caroline
In Case You're Skimming...
The AYCI Academy is designed to take you from final-year trainee or locum consultant to securing your dream substantive consultant role.
While most doctors assume the job will go to candidates with previous consultant experience, the internal candidate, or the person with the PhD, this couldn't be further from the truth.
With over 700 success stories, we've proven that the real key to success lies in the right interview preparation.
It's about understanding exactly what the panel wants from you, identifying your unique selling points, and learning how to interview effectively.
How do I know?
Because I spent years as the nervous interviewee who finally cracked the code. Since developing my system, hundreds of doctors have walked into their dream substantive consultant jobs. They are living proof of the AYCI Academy.
The best part?
Once you join, you'll have the full support of the AYCI Academy until you land the role you deserve.
LAST CHANCE! Only X spots left - Join by April 28th to transform your career & secure your dream consultant job!
Frequently asked questions
Have a pressing question you need answered before enrolling in the AYCI Academy?
What makes the academy members and testimonials I’ve seen so successful?
This sounds overwhelming, how much time will I need for the Academy?
I don't have an interview yet, am I ready for the Academy?
What are the dates of the AYCI Academy?
Is there any support available if I have questions or get stuck?
Who are the guest speakers?
What happens if I can't attend the group sessions?
I struggle with confidence and 'putting myself out there', will this help?
I haven't started my prep at all yet, will this still help me?
When are the group coaching sessions?
I've failed at previous consultant interviews, will the Academy still work for me?
Don’t see your question here?
Say hi to Grace, head of our LIVE support team at [email protected] and she’ll help you.
Ultimately, it’s up to you…
Right now, you’re at a point every future consultant comes to. You know where you want to go. The question is how you’ll get there.
And only you can decide which way is best to go.
I can’t make the choice for you...
But what I can give you is a path that’s worked for hundreds of doctors who were at the exact same crossroads as you are now.
In less than 4 weeks, you could be completely ready to nail your interview for your dream job.
No more lying awake at night wondering if you'll ever get that job. No more rambling answers and walking out of interviews knowing you've messed it up. No more watching other "less qualified" candidates get the job you wanted.
The real value of the Academy isn’t just what it gives you, it’s what it saves you from. The wasted time. The second-guessing. The interviews that could have gone differently if you’d just had the right support.
So if you’re asking “can I afford this?” maybe try asking yourself:
What’s the cost of staying stuck?
If you’re ready, I’d love to welcome you into the Academy and help you get the outcome you’ve worked so hard for.
Tessa.
Enrol Now
