The Consultant-Grade Medical CV

This is a consultant-grade structure designed to win shortlisting. It prioritises: (1) clinical credibility, (2) measurable impact, and (3) risk-managed professionalism. Use it as a master document, then generate role-specific versions in 15 minutes by swapping the top third and tightening the bullets.

Global Format Rule

US employers typically expect a 1-page resume (tight, ATS-friendly, quantified outcomes). The UK/Australia/Canada commonly accept an international CV (often 4+ pages) that includes training, audits, teaching, and publications. Build both from the same master CV—never rewrite from scratch.

Section 1 — Header (Identity + Credentials)

Name, post-nominals, GMC/AHPRA/provincial registration (as applicable), visa/work authorisation status (only if it reduces friction), location, phone, email, LinkedIn. Add a 1-line specialty focus (e.g., “General Practice | Digital Health | Clinical Governance”).

Section 2 — Executive Profile (6 lines, not a biography)

3 credibility anchors (role, setting, seniority) + 2 impact claims (metrics) + 1 differentiator (domain edge: QI, leadership, research, digital safety). Example: “GP (NHS) delivering 28.5h/week; led CQC-ready governance pack; built triage workflow reducing admin burden by X%.”

Section 3 — Key Skills (ATS-ready, evidence-backed)

Group into 3 clusters: Clinical (e.g., acute presentations, chronic disease), Governance (audit/QI, risk, incident learning), and Industry-ready (stakeholder management, product thinking, data literacy). Keep each skill defensible—no fluff.

Section 4 — Clinical Experience (Impact-first bullets)

For each post: role + employer + dates + context (list size, ED acuity, etc.). Bullets should read as outcomes: “Delivered X clinics/week; improved DNA rate by Y% through Z.” Lead with the strongest governance/reliability signals (safety, supervision, escalation).

Section 5 — Clinical Governance & Quality (non-negotiable for NHS/Aus)

Create a dedicated ‘Clinical Governance & Quality’ section. Include: audits/QI (closed-loop preferred), significant event analysis, guideline implementation, safeguarding, prescribing safety, complaints/compliments handling, and contribution to safety culture. This is where you look ‘appointable’.

Section 6 — Education, Exams, Licensure

Degrees, postgraduate exams, ALS/ACLS, safeguarding, mandatory training. For US: board status, USMLE/ECFMG (if applicable). For Australia: AHPRA status and pathway notes. For Canada: provincial licensing progress where relevant.

Section 7 — Teaching, Leadership, Research (Selective)

Teaching roles with scale (who, how often), leadership roles with scope, research/publications/posters (only what is credible and relevant). Avoid padding—one strong item beats five weak ones.

Section 8 — “Proof Appendix” (Optional, powerful)

Include a brief appendix (1 page) with: audit titles + dates + outcomes, QI summaries, key presentations, and systems you’ve deployed. This supports UK/Aus shortlisting and creates interview talking points.

Pro Tip: Bullet Engineering

Use the formula: Action + Scope + Metric + Clinical safety signal. Example: “Implemented same-day triage protocol across X sessions/week, cutting repeat contacts by Y% while maintaining escalation safeguards.” This reads like governance and performance, not just service provision.

SourceDownload CV Template (Master CV + US 1-Page Resume Version)

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