Advice about postgraduate NHS training post please…
I’ve recently started (in January) a new job which is a training post in a job I’ve always wanted. I had a really terrible time during my undergraduate degree and literally worked myself to the bone to get a first. I told myself that I would never go back to studying again because of this however, I recently landed myself a training post specialising in the field that I’d really love to do!
While I enjoy the job and training…I’m so exhausted. I’m having to commute far to the hospitals and also community centres from my parents’ home as the flat I did rent in the city I work in is uninhabitable (I can’t get out of the contract so can’t afford another place currently). I am autistic and feel that I’m very much in danger of ‘autistic burnout’ at the moment as I’m not sleeping either (yes, I have seen the doctor).
My day typically consists of getting up at 6am. Getting a train to work and then walking for 20 minutes to the hospital site to get there for 8:30am. I get home at 19:00 in the evening, have a meal and then go to bed. I repeat this for 5 days a week and I’m not entirely sure how long I’m going to be able to keep it up.
No one has checked in on me since starting the job and I’m not sure who to approach about the fact that I’m struggling. I’d really like to explore the possibility of going part time before risking going off long term sick but I’m worried this will annoy management and they will no longer like me or rather like me even less as the big boss tends to ignore me and I’m not really sure what I’ve done to warrant this.
Any advice please? I am severely unhappy and considering all options at this point.
While I enjoy the job and training…I’m so exhausted. I’m having to commute far to the hospitals and also community centres from my parents’ home as the flat I did rent in the city I work in is uninhabitable (I can’t get out of the contract so can’t afford another place currently). I am autistic and feel that I’m very much in danger of ‘autistic burnout’ at the moment as I’m not sleeping either (yes, I have seen the doctor).
My day typically consists of getting up at 6am. Getting a train to work and then walking for 20 minutes to the hospital site to get there for 8:30am. I get home at 19:00 in the evening, have a meal and then go to bed. I repeat this for 5 days a week and I’m not entirely sure how long I’m going to be able to keep it up.
No one has checked in on me since starting the job and I’m not sure who to approach about the fact that I’m struggling. I’d really like to explore the possibility of going part time before risking going off long term sick but I’m worried this will annoy management and they will no longer like me or rather like me even less as the big boss tends to ignore me and I’m not really sure what I’ve done to warrant this.
Any advice please? I am severely unhappy and considering all options at this point.
Please forgive the rather basic question but are you a doctor? You haven't actually specified and you've mentioned getting a first, which medical degrees don't award.
Without knowing more specifics I think going less than full time sounds like it would very much be in your best interests. If you're a doctor, this is something you are entitled to do (especially if it is relating to health reasons) so management have no right to be annoyed. I'm sure similar provisions exist for other NHS staff but I can't confirm that.
If you're in medical training you should have access to an educational and clinical supervisor as well as a FPD/TPD. If you don't get on well with your day to day boss, I would speak with one of the other seniors who are responsible for your training.
Without knowing more specifics I think going less than full time sounds like it would very much be in your best interests. If you're a doctor, this is something you are entitled to do (especially if it is relating to health reasons) so management have no right to be annoyed. I'm sure similar provisions exist for other NHS staff but I can't confirm that.
If you're in medical training you should have access to an educational and clinical supervisor as well as a FPD/TPD. If you don't get on well with your day to day boss, I would speak with one of the other seniors who are responsible for your training.
Original post by Democracy
Please forgive the rather basic question but are you a doctor? You haven't actually specified and you've mentioned getting a first, which medical degrees don't award.
Without knowing more specifics I think going less than full time sounds like it would very much be in your best interests. If you're a doctor, this is something you are entitled to do (especially if it is relating to health reasons) so management have no right to be annoyed. I'm sure similar provisions exist for other NHS staff but I can't confirm that.
If you're in medical training you should have access to an educational and clinical supervisor as well as a FPD/TPD. If you don't get on well with your day to day boss, I would speak with one of the other seniors who are responsible for your training.
Without knowing more specifics I think going less than full time sounds like it would very much be in your best interests. If you're a doctor, this is something you are entitled to do (especially if it is relating to health reasons) so management have no right to be annoyed. I'm sure similar provisions exist for other NHS staff but I can't confirm that.
If you're in medical training you should have access to an educational and clinical supervisor as well as a FPD/TPD. If you don't get on well with your day to day boss, I would speak with one of the other seniors who are responsible for your training.
Original post by Democracy
Please forgive the rather basic question but are you a doctor? You haven't actually specified and you've mentioned getting a first, which medical degrees don't award.
Without knowing more specifics I think going less than full time sounds like it would very much be in your best interests. If you're a doctor, this is something you are entitled to do (especially if it is relating to health reasons) so management have no right to be annoyed. I'm sure similar provisions exist for other NHS staff but I can't confirm that.
If you're in medical training you should have access to an educational and clinical supervisor as well as a FPD/TPD. If you don't get on well with your day to day boss, I would speak with one of the other seniors who are responsible for your training.
Without knowing more specifics I think going less than full time sounds like it would very much be in your best interests. If you're a doctor, this is something you are entitled to do (especially if it is relating to health reasons) so management have no right to be annoyed. I'm sure similar provisions exist for other NHS staff but I can't confirm that.
If you're in medical training you should have access to an educational and clinical supervisor as well as a FPD/TPD. If you don't get on well with your day to day boss, I would speak with one of the other seniors who are responsible for your training.
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