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Northern Ireland prison service (now recruiting))

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    #962
    steven123455
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭steven123455


    they have given me less than a weeks notice for the medical and it states on the form "Please note that an appointment MAY NOT be re-scheduled as the recruiting body cannot compromise the "order of merit". Failure to attend the above appointment will result in you being removed from the competition."
    seems unfair on people that may be on holiday.


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    #963
    Shawsy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 155 ✭✭Shawsy


    Still no medical letter!!! :(


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    #964
    missyk1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭missyk1


    steven123455 wrote: »
    they have given me less than a weeks notice for the medical and it states on the form "Please note that an appointment MAY NOT be re-scheduled as the recruiting body cannot compromise the "order of merit". Failure to attend the above appointment will result in you being removed from the competition."
    seems unfair on people that may be on holiday.

    We got the same time before hand, give them a ring and see, it's probably just to put people off asking !


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    #965
    weepete
    Closed Accounts Posts: 266 ✭✭weepete


    steven123455 wrote: »
    they have given me less than a weeks notice for the medical and it states on the form "Please note that an appointment MAY NOT be re-scheduled as the recruiting body cannot compromise the "order of merit". Failure to attend the above appointment will result in you being removed from the competition."
    seems unfair on people that may be on holiday.

    Also a bit unfair to the people in the top 20 like you, myself and a few others who have only got or like me still waiting on a letter when they are so concerned about the order, before my holiday i rang recruitment, told them i was away and they said they would let the medical team know so as not to schedule me when i was out of the country.


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    #966
    1967J
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭1967J


    steven123455 wrote: »
    they have given me less than a weeks notice for the medical and it states on the form "Please note that an appointment MAY NOT be re-scheduled as the recruiting body cannot compromise the "order of merit". Failure to attend the above appointment will result in you being removed from the competition."
    seems unfair on people that may be on holiday.

    That is normal - may be unfair but potentially that could work to the advantage of some board members - the process moves very quickly compared to others - although it does have its faults


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    #967
    1967J
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭1967J


    euros1 wrote: »
    But when it says completed does that mean there is no issues with it i.e we are ready to go or does it just mean that they have completed checking our details

    No it means they have finished checking - we still need to wait and hear if there are any issues - I know from my own experience I have been completed for about a week or so but recruitment say they have it still as outstanding - figure that out


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    #968
    grad10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭grad10


    Checked my CTC this morning - also completed. Was still in progress on Tuesday. Submitted 15th July. Some more info would be nice!!


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    #969
    euros1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 171 ✭✭euros1


    grad10 wrote: »
    Checked my CTC this morning - also completed. Was still in progress on Tuesday. Submitted 15th July. Some more info would be nice!!
    brilliant,Is ur medical complete


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    #970
    grad10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭grad10


    euros1 wrote: »
    grad10 wrote: »
    Checked my CTC this morning - also completed. Was still in progress on Tuesday. Submitted 15th July. Some more info would be nice!!
    brilliant,Is ur medical complete


    Thanks! Yeah medical done and dusted a couple of weeks ago! If I don't hear anything else by next Friday think I'm gonna give them a ring and try and get as much info out of them as I can! I want to book a holiday but can't until we hear start dates!


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    #971
    euros1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 171 ✭✭euros1


    Wonder what the first few days of training will involve. Was thinking maybe ice breakers and getting measured for uniform and the basics of custodial duties. Any one any other thoughts


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    #972
    weepete
    Closed Accounts Posts: 266 ✭✭weepete


    Finally have a medical date, ctc still in progress, at least its one step closer!


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    #973
    euros1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 171 ✭✭euros1


    weepete wrote: »
    Finally have a medical date, ctc still in progress, at least its one step closer!
    Nice one - nearly there


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    #974
    swl33t
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭swl33t


    weepete wrote: »
    Finally have a medical date, ctc still in progress, at least its one step closer!

    hopefully i might hear today too :rolleyes:


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    #975
    Shawsy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 155 ✭✭Shawsy


    swl33t wrote: »
    hopefully i might hear today too :rolleyes:

    Oh god me too I hope!! Fingers crossed :)


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    #976
    1967J
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭1967J


    weepete wrote: »
    Finally have a medical date, ctc still in progress, at least its one step closer!
    Well done and about time - 67j


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    #977
    missyk1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭missyk1


    Loosing the will with CTC ...

    Think I need to log off for a few days :(


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    #978
    missyk1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭missyk1


    In reality the 4 weeks notice would need to given on Monday :(


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    #979
    1967J
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭1967J


    missyk1 wrote: »
    In reality the 4 weeks notice would need to given on Monday :(
    I know that most of us would really like to give four weeks notice - but contractually do you need to - what you may also find is that in arrangement with your employer there may not be a need to do the full notice period. I know that I would like to provide the 4 weeks but in reality I will finish here on the friday and hopefully walk into training on the monday regardless of the timeframe - 67j


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    #980
    weepete
    Closed Accounts Posts: 266 ✭✭weepete


    Ctc complete! Medical next week, just need to shift half a stone of holiday weight then i'll be a happy camper.


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    #981
    Shawsy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 155 ✭✭Shawsy


    weepete wrote: »
    Ctc complete! Medical next week, just need to shift half a stone of holiday weight then i'll be a happy camper.

    If I get home from work and there still is no medical letter for me i'm gonna have to phone again tomorrow - they told me that I would be getting notification of my medical within 2 weeks and tomorrow would be 2 weeks :(

    Am very frustrated!!!! :mad::confused:


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    #982
    missyk1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭missyk1


    weepete wrote: »
    Ctc complete! Medical next week, just need to shift half a stone of holiday weight then i'll be a happy camper.

    Well done weepete !!!


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    #983
    1967J
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭1967J


    weepete wrote: »
    Ctc complete! Medical next week, just need to shift half a stone of holiday weight then i'll be a happy camper.

    Weepete is the BMI above 30 ???????????


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    #984
    weepete
    Closed Accounts Posts: 266 ✭✭weepete


    1967J wrote: »
    weepete wrote: »
    Ctc complete! Medical next week, just need to shift half a stone of holiday weight then i'll be a happy camper.

    Weepete is the BMI above 30 ???????????

    Unfortunatly and even if i lose the half a stone it'll just be over, big boned rugby player you see.


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    #985
    euros1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 171 ✭✭euros1


    1967J wrote: »
    weepete wrote: »
    Ctc complete! Medical next week, just need to shift half a stone of holiday weight then i'll be a happy camper.

    Weepete is the BMI above 30 ???????????
    Is there a problem in NIPS medical if it is over 30


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    #986
    1967J
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭1967J


    euros1 wrote: »
    Is there a problem in NIPS medical if it is over 30

    Do not believe so - when I went I was 32.5 - thankfully the doc applied common sense and when seen he said I was obviously active - had a conversation around my lifestyle and was satisfied I was fit enough for the post - was refreshing to have a doc that applied common sense in this area - Yes I am overweight at 17.5 st but stand at 6 ft 2 so manage it well -


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    #987
    1967J
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭1967J


    weepete wrote: »
    Unfortunatly and even if i lose the half a stone it'll just be over, big boned rugby player you see.

    see my other post above you should be fine - long time since I played rugby at school - if you are playing rugby regularly your fitness should be good


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    #988
    weepete
    Closed Accounts Posts: 266 ✭✭weepete


    1967J wrote: »

    see my other post above you should be fine - long time since I played rugby at school - if you are playing rugby regularly your fitness should be good

    Lets hope so unfortunatly i have the rugby players beer belly to go with it!

    Any idea on dress code for the medical, suit or is something easily removed / lightweight / flexible better for the examinations?


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    #989
    euros1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 171 ✭✭euros1


    weepete wrote: »
    1967J wrote: »

    see my other post above you should be fine - long time since I played rugby at school - if you are playing rugby regularly your fitness should be good

    Lets hope so unfortunatly i have the rugby players beer belly to go with it!

    Any idea on dress code for the medical, suit or is something easily removed / lightweight / flexible better for the examinations?
    No dress code I just wore jeans and t shirt but make sure ya wear something that ya can bend in to touch your toes


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    #990
    sydnor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88 ✭✭sydnor


    weepete wrote: »
    Lets hope so unfortunatly i have the rugby players beer belly to go with it!

    Any idea on dress code for the medical, suit or is something easily removed / lightweight / flexible better for the examinations?

    Try the fruit flush thing if you're looking to do lose a bit of water weight. I dropped 4lbs in the first day, would have lost a good bit more if I managed to keep it up for the full three days, lol.


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    #991
    euros1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 171 ✭✭euros1


    Try the fruit flush thing if you're looking to do lose a bit of water weight. I dropped 4lbs in the first day, would have lost a good bit more if I managed to keep it up for the full three days, lol.[/Quote]
    How much fruit do ya eat a day when your doing that?


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