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How to lead interview panels and hire with confidence

If you’re running an interview panel for the first time, or just need a refresher, this session is designed to help you get the best out of your candidates, so you can confidently make the right hiring decisions. From preparing your panel to creating a welcoming environment, we’ll guide you through the essentials of good interview practice.

This free webinar is part of our career development webinar series. If you’re not an NHS Elect member, simply register using the guest checkout option.

Date Tuesday, 09 September 2025 14:00 PM - 15:00 PM
Where Details Online Online - MS Teams
User Details Members: Free
Level Details Suitable for all levels
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What you'll learn

  • Setting out the purpose of the interview and how to make it work for you
  • Getting your panel organised and ready
  • Tips for both in-person and online interviews (there's a difference in how to prepare for both)
  • Spotting and avoiding bias
  • Body language, personal presentation, and building a compassionate atmosphere
  • How to close the interview panel, and leave a great impression with your candidates

Who is this webinar for?

This webinar is for anyone running an interview panel for the first time, or if you need a refresher.

Lead facilitators

Sue Kong

Sue has 30 years of operational, strategic and board experience in the NHS, largely in London and the East Midlands. She is passionate about developing young people and promoting diversity in the NHS. Sue has an MBA (distinction), specialising in marketing and is a CIM Chartered Marketer. Sue is an editorial board member for the Journal of Patient Experience (SAGE) and has presented at Warwick Business School, the Institute of Directors and the 2020 Arab Health Congress. Sue holds the ILM Level 7 Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring, is a member of the Association for Coaching and is passionate about coaching and mentoring colleagues from all backgrounds and disciplines in the NHS and is also keen on researching and testing use of AI in coaching. In 2024, Sue has been recruited to sit on the selection panel for the prestigious Oxford University & Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Ellison Scholars programme to find and fund students who will help solve some of humanity’s most challenging and enduring problems.

Lisa Godfrey

Lisa worked as a coach and mentor for several years before formally training as an executive coach via the ILM Level 7 Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring in 2018. Lisa has a degree and post-graduate qualifications in sociology and has a particular interest in inclusion and diversity. As a Coaching Supervisor, Lisa recently completed the Professional Certificate in Supervision from Henley Business School. Lisa is a member of both the Association for Coaching and the Association of Coaching Supervisors. Lisa has coached a broad range of senior clients from a diverse range of disciplines and backgrounds in the NHS. She has previously held a variety of executive director roles in acute Trusts and the charitable sector; including Director of Strategy and Service Transformation, and Campaign Director for Patient Experience. A nurse by background, Lisa has led several significant projects including service reconfigurations and major capital builds (as SRO). Lisa has a coaching style which is action focused and draws on elements of positive psychology. Lisa works with great flexibility, compassion and empathy, adapting and challenging clients where required. Lisa will listen with deep intent and use a variety of coaching methods and supplementary resources to support coaching conversations as required. Lisa believes coaching can be fun and seeks to ensure it is a positive experience for clients. Her practice supports clients in tackling the challenges they encounter, supporting a problem-solving approach to achieve their full potential.

What participants say

98%

of people would recommend this session to a colleague

“There were lots of good tips and a methodical process to follow. I wish I had some of these tips last week when I did interviews.”