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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.

Date Thursday, 06 November 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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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.

Rob Wright

Rob Wright’s niche is leadership career pathways in the NHS. He was previously Head of Executive Talent & Appointments at NHS England where he worked on CEO talent strategy, the creation of the Leadership Competency Framework and the appointments to the ICB boards.

Prior to that, as a Senior Programme Lead in the NHS Leadership Academy, he helped establish the NHS Executive Search team that supported board appointments in the NHS. He was also worked on the national Aspiring CEO programme, the Clinical Executive Fast Track, the Aspiring Director of Nursing, HR Director and Medical Director programmes and as well as the Aspire Together regional talent boards.

He has a background in search and selection and also took a time out to complete an internship with the RSPB, as an Education Officer – a position which involved encouraging school parties to explore the natural world.