2013 Medicine Re-Applicants

Interesting... although I applied to Plymouth.

I think more people would have applied to Exeter as its the 'better' uni for most subjects, even though that's irrelevant for medicine, all the elitist people who check league tables and apply to 'better' unis will choose Exeter I think :smile:

wonder if Plymouth release data!

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This Honest

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Original post by TattyBoJangles

By this Friday I'll have worked 8 days in a row. Hmph.
Only 8 hour days though.

I know you weren't aiming that at me, but I'm glad you got a bit more out of your volunteering :smile:

Got to love the elderly, aha. Sometimes I skip my half-hour break to sit around and chat to the residents (we don't generally have time as we're busy). We're not meant to have favourites, but I definitely do :lol:

And she's had a fascinating life. She was telling me how she was on the ambulances during the war.
Brilliant sense of humour, too.

Thanks

The elderly are awesome in their own way :yes:

Ahhh the humour is great! :rofl2:

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Reply 1782

manu01

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Hi guys, this is mainly for people with HCA jobs
What are your main roles ?
What are the downsides of the job?
How much patient cleaning is there ?

I have been invited to an "assessment thing" but I am not sure if i should quit my current job if i get it offered
Also, how long will you continue this job for ?
Is it okay for me to take this job for only 6ish months because I really want to go traveling

Reply 1783

manupalace

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Original post by manu01

Hi guys, this is mainly for people with HCA jobs
What are your main roles ?
What are the downsides of the job?
How much patient cleaning is there ?

I have been invited to an "assessment thing" but I am not sure if i should quit my current job if i get it offered
Also, how long will you continue this job for ?
Is it okay for me to take this job for only 6ish months because I really want to go traveling

The answer will depend greatly on where the person works, i.e. hospital, vs. care home, v.s. rehab centre etc

You should clarify where the job is

Good luck

Reply 1784

manu01

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Hi sorry should of been more specific
Its a Healthcare Assistant, Band 2 at Princess royal and the department is Acute Mental Health Services for Working Age Adults

Reply 1785

username1024813

Original post by manu01

Hi guys, this is mainly for people with HCA jobs
What are your main roles ?
What are the downsides of the job?
How much patient cleaning is there ?

I have been invited to an "assessment thing" but I am not sure if i should quit my current job if i get it offered
Also, how long will you continue this job for ?
Is it okay for me to take this job for only 6ish months because I really want to go traveling

Original post by manu01

Hi sorry should of been more specific
Its a Healthcare Assistant, Band 2 at Princess royal and the department is Acute Mental Health Services for Working Age Adults

Hey, I'm currently a HCA at a hospital. Band 2 like the job you're going for. Your main roles are looking after the patients, washing, dressing, cleaning, feeding. You may also be doing obs like blood pressure, sats, blood sugar.
Downsides I guess is the cleaning side of it :') it can get pretty dirty, and if you have a weak stomach you may be in trouble. However, the patients do really appreciate it.
The amount of cleaning depends on the ward, depends how many patients are dependent or independent. For me, all of mine are dependent so we have to do everything for them. It's not that big a deal, I'm used to it now, it's part of the job.

As for how long you do it. I've taken out a 6 months fixed term contract, which means I will have time to go travelling after. I think even if you get a permanent job, there is usually a 6 month probation/review thing. Tbh I told them I wanted a 6 month fixed term at the interview, that's what I got.

Reply 1786

Lightbulbmoment

How is everyone keeping up to date with medical news?

Reply 1787

savage903

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Any re-applicants got interviews yet?

Reply 1788

username1024813

Original post by savage903

Any re-applicants got interviews yet?

It's unlikely, because UKCAT scores aren't sent till next week. If they do I'll be like :eek:

Reply 1789

Hanz_a93

15

Just got a job as a band2 healthcare assistant at St Pancras's hospital!!! :smile:

Anyone know what my main duties will be??

Reply 1790

Revent

10

Original post by Hanz_a93

Just got a job as a band2 healthcare assistant at St Pancras's hospital!!! :smile:

Anyone know what my main duties will be??

Washing patients, taking their blood pressure and blood sugar (if applicable) and then filling out some charts if necessary.

Reply 1791

Idonteven

Original post by savage903

Any re-applicants got interviews yet?

Have an interview at Durham on 30th November :smile:

Probably just off A levels, although I put my UKCAT on my UCAS form.

Reply 1792

ameelia22

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Original post by Nandos94

It's unlikely, because UKCAT scores aren't sent till next week. If they do I'll be like :eek:

Well tomorrow really :wink:

Reply 1793

bssjonny

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Am i the only person who doesnt have a HCA job. I have interview for a theater housekeeper role but thats it :frown:

Reply 1794

savage903

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Original post by bssjonny

Am i the only person who doesnt have a HCA job. I have interview for a theater housekeeper role but thats it :frown:

I work in a post office, i'm not a HCA. I think having a job is more important than no job.

Reply 1795

bssjonny

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Original post by savage903

I work in a post office, i'm not a HCA. I think having a job is more important than no job.

Definitely. I have spent far too long being out competed by people who NVQs :frown:

I imagine that so long as I am doing something productive (i.e. funding my degree) it should be fine.
It's just so scary second time round and you have that horrible fear that you might have wasted a year of your life if you are not successful.

Reply 1796

savage903

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Original post by bssjonny

Definitely. I have spent far too long being out competed by people who NVQs :frown:

I imagine that so long as I am doing something productive (i.e. funding my degree) it should be fine.
It's just so scary second time round and you have that horrible fear that you might have wasted a year of your life if you are not successful.

I know how you feel. Where have you applied? What have you planned to do on your gap year?

Reply 1797

bssjonny

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Original post by savage903

I know how you feel. Where have you applied? What have you planned to do on your gap year?

I applied to exeter, newcastle, BSMS and sheffield.
Right now I just want a job, once I have money I can sort out where/if i want to go travelling etc.
I'm also going to lourdes in the summer where I will be a group leader helping disabled and elderly people. So that'll be cool.

What about you?

Reply 1798

savage903

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Original post by bssjonny

I applied to exeter, newcastle, BSMS and sheffield.
Right now I just want a job, once I have money I can sort out where/if i want to go travelling etc.
I'm also going to lourdes in the summer where I will be a group leader helping disabled and elderly people. So that'll be cool.

What about you?

Sounds good :smile:

I'm working atm, going to Nicaragua in April with a government scheme doing some community work for 10 weeks which should be great. Saw your post on the Sheffield wall about least likely to get into sheffield, why do you think that, looked at your stats and you have great grades and UKCAT!

Reply 1799

aggie30

HI guys I have an interview for a Job as a Theatre support worker next week and I was wondering if anyone had any tips for the interview and any advice on what to say I really want this job I've been applying like mad for medical jobs :colondollar:

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