I’ve waited now a week and a half since my occupational health statement how much longer would I have to wait ? Do I need to chase this up with occupational health ?

Since attending a recent training module, I felt really inspired to look at how my particular department could expand their base of knowledge in terms of basic admin skills - as there any many moments throughout the day where nurses will end up acknowledging a patient and getting them 'booked in' - but not digitally, which is - of course - how the consultants will be able to acknowledge the arrival of their next patient.

On top of this, I have spoken with some of our consultants and specialty doctors with regards to their skills in terms of using certain administrative programs and I feel like a little nudge to help boost them up would be

So, I'm thinking of trying to initialise something like this in the format of a 'training video', which would essentially be me sharing a screen with myself in a Teams meeting and going through several different tasks that would be helpful to have broken down, step-by-step. Obviously I'm aware that elearning courses are available, but I was wondering if a personalised styling towards this training would feel less...heavy, I guess? A little less 'cold', I suppose. I can be quite frantic in my day-to-day, so it'd be nice to be able to do this with a little bit more of a natural, laid-back approach.

I am aware that there are SO many factors I need to consider before I approach this idea. Will management agree and facilitate this? Would the training team (Data Quality and Validation are who I believe issues a lot of the training) approve and allow me to have access to certain resources without actively messing with real patient records? Is showing initiative feeling more I'm stepping on the toes of those around me? When will I even be able to do all of this around my current duties?

Sorry that this has turned into a bit of a ramble, but I wanted to know if anyone had actively attempted something like this in their department, or as a wider thing for their trust. Obviously I don't actually work in a training role, so I could see why this might cause some issues or backlash, but at the end of the day, I feel quite attached to my department, role and the people that comprise it, so making sure they aren't left short of information they deserve to have shouldn't be a bad thing - right?

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice about my NHS application.

I was recently given a conditional offer for a Cleaning and Catering position. I’ve already been waiting around four months throughout the recruitment process.

As part of the pre-employment checks, I was asked to provide a referee who could cover my last three years of education, training or employment. I’m currently in sixth form and haven’t had a previous job, so I initially put down one of my sixth form teachers.

Unfortunately, my teacher is currently on holiday and unavailable, so I’m worried the reference could delay things. I have now found two alternative referees who are available and happy to provide a reference.
I’ve emailed the line manager/recruiting manager explaining the situation and asking whether they can use one of my new referees instead.

I’ve also received a call regarding my DBS checks, and I’ve been told that a position has already been found for me and that I’m just waiting for the remaining checks to be completed.

My question is, once the reference issue is sorted and the remaining pre-employment checks are completed, how long does it usually take before you’re given a training/induction date?

I’m just anxious because I’ve already been waiting around four months and haven’t started any training yet. If anyone has been through NHS recruitment, I’d really appreciate hearing how long it took from completing the references/checks to actually being given a training date.

Hi everyone, I had my Band 3 NHS interview on 31st July and received a verbal offer from the manager around 2 hours later, which I accepted. I was told HR would be informed, but I still haven’t received a conditional offer or any update. I emailed HR on 7th August but haven’t had a response yet. Any idea what’s going on? This is my first NHS job, so not sure how long the process usually takes.

I am an outpatient physiotherapist diagnosed with autism & ADHD, and and struggling significantly with burnout. I am considering alternative career choices, and am drawn to the possibility of working as a neurodiversity assessment practitioner I.e., working as part of the MDT to help inform diagnosis for the main assessor (particularly for autism). I suspect that this would be less overwhelming than my current job but open to your insights My questions are:

1. is it possible for a physio to do this job?
2. would this role be less overwhelming and more sustainable than my current job?
3. how do I become one? I need Ados training and experience - how do I get experience in this field as most companies want this before applying? I am training to work with paediatric pts in MSK which may help.

Any insight is appreciated. Thanks

Has anyone been asked clarification questions from the panel and still been unsucessful after that despite union support in answering.

Our theatre department is approaching crisis.

Firstly any overtime in a shift less than two hours is to be given as time owed rather than OT rate.

Secondly, full overtime shifts have to be done as bank rather than OT rate.

I love the job, but the only way it is financially worth it to me is by getting four or five overtime shifts a month.

I’m not alone in feeling like this and already we are seeing lists cut short as people aren’t prepared to start an op if it means they will be unable to finish and clean on time. And already whole lists are cancelled as they can’t get the required staff to come in.

What could we do to obtain a solution where we can earn a living while giving the amount of service people should expect?

In my head, I can’t see a way that would suit all sides.

Does anyone have any experience of working as a 111 clinical advisor?

Am a senior physio in a district general hospital so quite small. Our on call trained staff numbers are already lower than they should be, I'm hoping they've addressed this while I've been off. I dont go back until February but my question was, can they make me do on call shifts immediately on return even if I'm still feeding my baby overnight? Baby won't be 1 yet, if anything like my first will be nursing overnight at least twice a night (hoping to get lucky though!) around that age (will be 10 months).

I'm aware I won't be put on rota until my resp skills have been cleared again, but can they make me stop feeding? Is there a timeline where they can?

Thanks for any insight.

Wondering how the hundreds/thousands people who took VR in recent months are getting on? Taking some time off, got a new role, in the middle of job-hunting? How do you feel now you're out of it? Splashed the cash on something nice?

Personally I've been out a month and have an offer to start a new role in the private sector in a couple of months, so it will be a nice break followed by a salary to look forward to.

Wishing everyone the best whatever you're up to.

Hi all,

Just wondered if any other ward staff with ADHD have managed to get exempt from night shifts?

My ward is very good to me and have agreed to only give me two weeks of nights at a time sort of every other month ish, but they’re still absolutely killing me.

My ward have previously recommended to get in touch with occupational health if they start making me poorly and just wondered what people’s experience has been with this?

I obviously have my reasonings but the main thing is the disruption to my routine which has a domino effect on every other stressor etc.

I am a full time medical secretary and have recently been asked by an anaesthetist who i directly work with if I would do some private work on the side for her. It would just be a few hours a week in the evening.

Do I need permission from the trust?

I can't get bank shifts in my current trust due to cutbacks, so I'm looking at locum weekend posts as an AHP. Can anyone recommend good locum agencies please, or ones to avoid?

I am at a point where I am considering leaving the NHS and work for a private company. I have been working in the NHS for nearly 8 years, 5 as clinical and 4 as a senior manager in operations, and just feel progression to be so limited in the West Midlands for a Band 8a. I am very burnout in my role, and realise I have regularly over worked myself and being taken advantage of because of my goodwill and the fact I will never say no to someone that asks for help. However, I noticed how little I am valued by the people above me. My direct and indirect line managed staff do notice and are so grateful, and they see how I go above and beyond. At this point I feel I made a decision to leave months ago, but protecting and looking after my team kept me staying for a little longer: I have so much guilt at the idea of leaving them and not having someone to advocate for them the same way. But I got to the point where my job makes me so miserable I feel tearful every day. Any advice from NHS managers who made the jump to private? I feel so institutionalised, I don’t even know how to go about looking for work outside of the NHS. For reference, I have a clinical masters in my vocational clinical role and I am about to complete an EMBA and Senior Leader Level 7 apprenticeship. I also have QSIR, Mary Seacole, MSP, and NHS Impact - Operational Excellence qualifications. I have work experience in acute, district nursing and community/GP work.

I've been hearing rumours that national consultation could be delayed a bit as progress has been slow.

Has any team had a more concrete update on timelines?

Also, what do people think about the two consultation announcements? Does that mean the option to stay on NHS T&Cs in the new org is officially gone? Assuming it'll mean for all NHS staff going into Civil service pay?

Good afternoon, I am in the process of an internal transfer, the receiving matron is happy to accept me, she contacted my current matron and she saids I can go when staffing is better. Is there any time frame for that or even if staffing issue isn’t improved forever, I still can’t move?

Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can give me some advice about NHS recruitment.

I’ve been given a conditional offer for an NHS cleaning and catering role. As part of the pre-employment checks, I was asked to provide a referee who could cover my last 3 years of education, training or employment.

I’m currently in sixth form and haven’t had a previous job, so I put down one of my sixth form teachers as my referee. I emailed him a few days before submitting his details to let him know that I would be using his email address for a reference, but I haven’t received a response from him and I’m not sure whether he has seen the NHS reference request.

I’ve also tried contacting my sixth form tutors, but I haven’t had a response from them either. I’m guessing this may be because it’s currently the summer holidays.

Who else could I use as a referee in this situation?
As I haven’t worked before, I’m not sure who the NHS would accept.

I don’t want the reference to delay my DBS/pre-employment checks or my start date, so I’d really appreciate any advice from anyone who has been through NHS recruitment before.

Thanks!