NAS Student paramedic 2021

Got the interview pack also. Mine is on Monday 4th July. Does anyone have an idea of what to wear to it? Is it formal, semi-formal or casual?

Plenty of people in my class were in their 40's, some in their 50's. Depending on the number of people on the panel and where you place you could be in the next class or one next year. They have been consistently running a class every Jan and Sept for the past couple of years.

The interview is formal and competency-based. They'll ask you about the examples you've submitted and have you elaborated a bit. Depending on what your answers are you'll get a score. The minimum score to pass each competency is 40 or 50/100 I think. I've no idea what the marking scheme is.

They are normally quite good at getting the interview results out quickly.

Yeah, they usually ask if you want to use the one you submitted or a different one.

Yeh I had mine last week, went through vaccination records first with the usual health questionnaire, then into nurse for hearing, eye test including colour blindness, blood pressure, bmi, urine, bloods at the end, and the part I wasn’t expecting is a Chester step test 😂

chest monitor strapped on and you do the step up and down at quickening pace until 150bpm, so wear something loose and good runners.

Think that’s about it

I just wonder does any one know how long we have to wait for the interview results?? Are they going to send it by post or online??

Congratulations, well done, so probably you'll get the place. I had my interview yesterday, but unfortunately I'm not happy 😕 I answered for all of the questions but I feel it wasn't enough

Hey is anyone here due to start in Tallaght on September 5th?

How did you get on?

Just received email today. We will have our interview results tomorrow 🤓

I would imagine all sept places are full because when they confirm your place on the course you have to do vetting, contacts references and you have to do the medical all before starting. I’m hoping to start in January in ballinasloe 🤞🤞

Got my panel number. Either I did **** or loads applied but my panel number is wild. Kinda disappointed

I know I’m still going to hold hope for January but definitely should be in by sept 23 regardless because they usually take 100 at a go. Best of luck to everyone else getting their panel number today!! Maybe we will all cross paths at some stage 😂

Hi All

I got in as well. Does anyone know what the panel stops at in terms of numbers?

regards

Same to you

Does anyone have a rough timetable for phase 1 in college ? Talking like how many weeks in class, when ambulance placement etc starts and first exam.

I remember seeing a draft online when I was studying for interview but now can’t seem to find it.

Didn't see that but if you find it, would you update us?

It's always changing with each year but usually it's 3 months.

First week is induction, manual handling, h&s, policies, basic CPR etc.

Second week is ambulance observer placements.

Then return to the college where you will do 3 modules. Medical. Trauma. Paediatric/Obstetrics and a few other odd bits. They last 2-3 weeks each and you are examined at the end of each module, both theory exams and practical. In the middle of those 3 modules I believe they put in another observer week placement too.

Roughly 3 months. Monday to friday, 9-5. But you'll be wanting to put in more study than that. A large portion of the class will be in early, and stay late to study due to the sheer amount you will have to cram.

Hi guys, did anyone get offered??

Morning all, Has anyone heard anything back yet following the expressions of interest?

The waiting part is killing me! I've never paid so much attention to my email in my whole life!!

Hi guys, I missed this intake but want to apply for the next. Were ye given any idea of when the next intake might be? Do they recruit twice a year? Thanks.

Yea, I emailed them today, and I've been told that all new post were given out. So it's pity 😕 but we have to wait until next one.

Is it only twice per year, like September and January??

Thanks for the update everyone. Actually can't believe how gutted I am. I knew it was a slim chance but we can dream, huh? Maybe I'll see you all in January.

Huge CONGRATULATIONS to all of you who made it through. I hope you have an amazing time and a long and happy career ahead.

Well done on getting in! Can't answer your question but hope you really enjoy it.

New recruitment for student paramedics opened yesterday on public jobs if anyone is looking to apply!