Using the App

Discovery and Personalisation Tools

Once you are signed in, the platform offers several tools for finding the right content, saving what works for you, and seeing your progress.

Discovery: explorers and the resources hub

Interview Explorer — /interview-explorer

Browse every interview question in the platform with filters for specialty, NHS Band, question type (technical / competency / scenario / values), and difficulty. Useful when you do not yet know which specialty you want.

Specialty Explorer — /specialty-explorer

A specialty-first view: drill into a single specialty (e.g. Haematology) and see all of its questions, mini-guides, simulators, and result-interpretation modules in one place.

Interview Tips — /interview-tips (public, free)

Curated best-practice guidance for NHS interviews. Available without an account.

Resources hub — /resources (public, free)

Free learning materials including study guides, career advice, IBMS portfolio guidance, and NHS interview preparation materials.

Personal: dashboard, favorites, study groups

Personalised dashboard — /personalized-dashboard

Your home view once signed in. Shows your recent activity, next recommended actions, performance trends, and saved content. Tailored to your specialty and band.

Favorites — /favorites

Star any question, article, or simulator from anywhere on the platform; they all collect under Favorites for quick access. Great for revising a tight list before an interview.

Study Groups — /study-groups

Optional collaborative feature: form a group with classmates or colleagues, share Favorites lists, and message each other inside the platform. Helpful for cohort revision.

Tracking: performance analysis

Performance Analysis — /performance-analysis (Premium)

Detailed analytics on:

• Practice Test accuracy over time, broken down by specialty and band
• Question types where you score lowest (a personal "weak areas" report)
• Simulator scores against IBMS / HCPC competencies
• Predicted readiness for your target band

Use this 4 to 6 weeks before an interview to identify what to revise.

Access summary

• Interview Explorer, Specialty Explorer, Interview Tips, Resources — public/free
• Personalised Dashboard, Favorites, Study Groups — require an account (free or Premium)
• Performance Analysis — Premium or organisation access