Paramedic Science 2014

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Hi, Im new to student room and was after some advice please. I was unsuccessful at Edge Hill due to lack of experience and was wondering if any of those with interviews at Edge hill or anywhere else could offer some advice as to what kind of experience they are looking for. The experience I already have is:

Community First Responder for the Yorkshire Ambulance Service since 2010
Work as a Home Care Assistant in the community
Also work part time as an Advanced First Aider for a private ambulance firm covering events.
Done 14 observational shifts with Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Completed serval first aid courses.

any help who be greatly appreciated. thanks x

When it comes to applying university's are not just looking for medical experience. They look to see a range of placements, and working with a varied age range

So basically you want to work with every one, everywhere. So trying working with patients with mental health, learning disabilities, elderly, children. This can be in day centres, schools, out of school clubs, nursing homes or hospital and even hospices.

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Happy_Holidays

Original post by Littlelegs0

I didn't list, I explained what skills /attributes I gained from the experiences. Didn't even get to interview stage :frown:

If you didn't get to the interview stage then it was probably something to do with how your personal statement was written.

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Tomlinso

How long does it usually take to get a response after sending your application off? I sent mine off last week and applied for Brighton, Plymouth, Greenwich, St George's and Teeside. I'm too nervous/excited I hope it doesn't take too long!

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paul6962

Original post by Tomlinso

I heard back from both Greenwich campuses and Manchester Edge Hill within a week or so, but the dead line for UCAS is tomorrow so i would expect you'll hear something pretty soon.

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Mellis94

I'm currently hitting refresh on my emails upwards of ten times a day. I sent my ucas around the 10th of December to Sheffield, Northampton, Herts, Greenwich and Surrey. So far I've had an interview offer from Greenwich, but I haven't heard a thing from the rest. I'm nervous because I've seen that so many people already have offers!

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Tomlinso

Original post by Mellis94

Greenwich is my favourite so well done so far! What's your background work experience wise?

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Mellis94

Original post by Tomlinso

Greenwich is my favourite so well done so far! What's your background work experience wise?

Thanks! I'm an EFA with the BRC, but I've only been with them since September. I've been looking to do first responding and am in the process of fundraising / setting up a sub-group for my area. However, my previous job was in web-design :tongue:

I'm hoping that I'll be able to get in with enthusiasm and good grades.

How about yourself? Hopefully you'll get an interview for the 12th of Feb. Would be good to know a friendly face on the day!

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Tomlinso

Aw I'm sure you'll be great! How old are you if you don't kind me asking?

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Emmajew

Original post by Tomlinso

I got an interview from Teeside exactly 3 hours after I applied!
And an unconditional the day after the interview! They don't hang around! Don't know about the others though :-)
Good luck with your application

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Mellis94

Original post by Tomlinso

Aw I'm sure you'll be great! How old are you if you don't kind me asking?

I'm 19. Dropped out of a-levels, worked for two years, now on an access course. What qualifications and experience do you have?

As for replies as far as I'm concerned no reply is far better than a rejection.

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Tomlinso

I've done a foundation degree in exercise health and fitness in relation to education. Work experience wise I'm a lifeguard, worked as a support worker for elderly people with dementia and did work experience in the hospital near me in the stroke unit, resus, fracture clinic and cardio respiratory unit. Hope that's enough!

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samAMb

Original post by Littlelegs0

Hi,

With only limited positions, Uni's have to reject some people and I suspect that generic answers are given. I have had a couple of rejections with different reasons so I suppose it can depend on who is reading it and what they are looking for. With regards to experience, you seem to have plenty but I would say that whilst clinical experience is great, it is not the most important aspect. Any experience can be relevant and what is important is how you can demonstrate this and link it to the role; this also demonstrates your understanding of the role you are applying for. For this reason, how you present this in your personal statement is crucial. Hope this helps :wink:

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F-Wiz

Original post by Snortle

I've had my interview at Staffordshire in December and been offered a place so I can tell you exactly what should happen :wink:

You get there, put a sticker on with your name on, take a maths test (non calculator) then have a break, after the break you have a group discussion over a given senario then go for lunch. After lunch they tell you who has got through to individual interview and then after that you get an interview time (on that day). I was lucky enough to be first and after your interview you are free to go. You find out roughly two weeks (I wait 17 days) later if they offer you a place through email. :smile:

Hope this helps and your interview goes well!

Congrats on getting in, I've got an interview at Staffs on the 28th, how many people were in the group for the discussion?

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JessC1908

Original post by trying hard!!

hi guys i have an interview on 12th march at edge hill paramedic practice. any info about the day will be greatly appreciated i am a mature student and this will be my first time in applying for uni….
any help would be great thanks
and goods luck to all

Edge Hill have a series of aptitude assessments including; numeracy and literacy test, a group exercise and a communication station. Following these, there is a formal panel interview.

Hope that helps :smile:

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cacatron

Do any of you know whether Greenwich Avery Hill campus has a fitness test at interview, and if so what it involves.

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amandachloe18

Original post by paul6962

I heard back from both Greenwich campuses and Manchester Edge Hill within a week or so, but the dead line for UCAS is tomorrow so i would expect you'll hear something pretty soon.

I heard back from Coventry within about 2 or 3 days, which was really quick because when i applied for the same course last year it was a good couple of weeks before i heard anything from any uni! I am just waiting to hear from my other 4 choices now!