NHS Clinical Scientist Recruitment

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Hey, I'm new to this thread. Just sent off my application and doing the practice tests - but I haven't psyched myself up to do the real tests yet!

Omgs same here

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Reply 4081

silentdawn

Original post by Jack7Richards

Try and arrange a week with a clinical scientist at your local hospital - thats the best you can really do at short notice!

What theme are you applying for?

Genetics. im planning to arrange something but as for this year the deadline for application is feburary. I probably won't be able to get an oppotunity before then.

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vivian265

I can't afford free NHS care

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tesco4life

Original post by sofiaparimehndi

Omgs same here

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I'm getting like 10 on the practice tests but I'm worried I might screw up the real ones.
I have done loads of online tests for other job applications but I just want this one so badly that I don't want to rush into it haha.

Which specialism are you applying for?

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sofiaparimehndi

Original post by tesco4life

Well the more practice the better.. u r seriously a step ahead... gastrointestinal spec... what about u?

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sofiaparimehndi

Original post by tesco4life

Same I'm really worried about screwing up as I really want this too...

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tesco4life

Original post by sofiaparimehndi

Same I'm really worried about screwing up as I really want this too...

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I bit the bullet and did them, I didn't find them hard but I was pushed for time! I'm applying for biochemsitry, not heard many others applying for it though!

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sofiaparimehndi

Original post by tesco4life

I bit the bullet and did them, I didn't find them hard but I was pushed for time! I'm applying for biochemsitry, not heard many others applying for it though!

That's good... I've got mine scheduled for tomorrow... just need to sort the laptop out. Was it just numerical and logical reasoning? And do u have a maths backround?

Yeh everyone is going for med physics and micro

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tesco4life

Original post by sofiaparimehndi

Hopefully it'll boost my chances if it's not such a popular one! No I don't have a maths background, I haven't done maths since school bar basic maths in my lab reports etc

Reply 4089

sofiaparimehndi

Original post by tesco4life

Hopefully it'll boost my chances if it's not such a popular one! No I don't have a maths background, I haven't done maths since school bar basic maths in my lab reports etc

Yeh thats what I was thinking... was it just numerical and logical?

Same here...was thinking maths people will get the numerical easier

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tesco4life

Original post by sofiaparimehndi

Yeh thats what I was thinking... was it just numerical and logical?

Same here...was thinking maths people will get the numerical easier

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Yep numerical and logical, I don't think maths people would have much of an advantage, it's barely gcse maths level- it's more having practiced and thinking quickly!
What are you applying for?

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sofiaparimehndi

Original post by tesco4life

Yep numerical and logical, I don't think maths people would have much of an advantage, it's barely gcse maths level- it's more having practiced and thinking quickly!
What are you applying for?

Gastrointestinal

Hmm true I suppose...quick thinking is key... but Like I say u have the practice...

Do u think the test was similar to the real thing ?

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tesco4life

Original post by sofiaparimehndi

Gastrointestinal

Hmm true I suppose...quick thinking is key... but Like I say u have the practice...

Do u think the test was similar to the real thing ?

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I would say the practice questions were easier, I didn't need a calculator for most of them. But honestly the real ones weren't hard I just needed a couple more minutes :/ annoyed at myself as i usually work quickly!

Ah well, just gotta hope now. Good luck with it!

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sofiaparimehndi

Original post by tesco4life

Thanks and to u too!

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_Tinks_

To people who have already done the tests: How many questions are there to answer and how much time is allowed? Absolutely terrified of failing the tests after I've done loads of prep!!!

Reply 4095

DoubleInfinity

Hey guys, where have you been doin practise tests? Iv done alot for other jobs and apps but can't hurt to do a few more!

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DoubleInfinity

Also, I know the website says to keep an eye out for locations because they are subject to change, does that mean once we have chosen out specialties/locations we can choose to change out choices if a more suitable location comes up??

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Quixeh

Original post by DoubleInfinity

Yes. Last year they asked again for your choices when you book your interview slot.

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Quixeh

Original post by _Tinks_

To people who have already done the tests: How many questions are there to answer and how much time is allowed? Absolutely terrified of failing the tests after I've done loads of prep!!!

My advice is to sit down tonight and just get them out of the way - really not worth stressing yourself out about them anymore than you have to.

There were approximately 20 questions per test, with approx 20 mins per test when I sat them - although someone who has done them this year would be a better source of information!

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tesco4life

Original post by _Tinks_

To people who have already done the tests: How many questions are there to answer and how much time is allowed? Absolutely terrified of failing the tests after I've done loads of prep!!!

Hey, there are 20 numerical to do in 20 minutes. And then 24 logical in (I think) 12 mins. Just take the plunge and do them! There is only so much prep you can do :smile: