work place medicals

[Loser85]

It looks like im going to be offered a job within the nhs, only thing is you have to have a full medical. Not sure if my weight would be a problem? Would it be worth taking my ww card with me? Scary stuff!

 

[sigourney]

Don't think it's about weight.... It's about overall fitness and health.... Don't have to be a stick to be healthy x

 

[pudnpie]

Hi - I spent a week in hospital last year and there were loads of larger staff. I can't really see that you would have a problem if you are otherwise reasonably healthy.

 

[Loser85]

Yeah thanks. To be honest so far as im aware im not overly unhealthy (barring the weight). Its for a catering assistant, will be on my feet a while but used to be a carer working 12 hour shifts. Used to sore tootsies! Fingers crossed it all goes ok.

 

[sigourney]

Good luck..... !

 

[Amazon285]

I work within the NHS, and all the 'medical' will be is a look at your general health and any underlying health problems. They just want to have an idea of what your sick time is likely to be - ie, high or low. They're bound by the Disabilities Act and discrimination legislation, so i wouldn't worry too much, even if you do have an underlying health problem. They'd be obliged to make changes to your work place if necessary.

 

[hannata]

yeah you fill in a form and they don't ask you about weight, just medical problems.

In N.Ireland, you dont even have to have a full medical by a doctor if you haven't filled in any medical problems.. I was fortunate that I got all of my medical complaints after I got employed LOL

 

[Loser85]

i have this tomorrow at 1.50pm.

thank you all for the supportive messages. will let you how i get on.

 

[~Crooked Smile~]

i have this tomorrow at 1.50pm.

thank you all for the supportive messages. will let you how i get on.

Good luck!

 

[Loser85]

medical passed

weight didnt even come into it. was just really going over the medical history form i handed in with app form.

will hopefully get a start date in the post sometime soon.

 

[~Crooked Smile~]

Yay! Good luck with the new job!

 

[sigourney]

Wow ... Well done you ! X

 

[Purple_Star]

Good luck with it all and well done xxx

 

[pudnpie]

That's great news! Good luck when you start

 

[Loser85]

Thankoo!

Just desperate for the starting date now. Thing is they are also looking for a supervisor who will work the same shifts as me. That position is open for applications till the 15th april.
Will i have to wait till they start so were both done at the same time? If so ive got a wee bit of a wait yet.