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Occupational Heath (for NHS job) and Diabetes?

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Hi,

I'm a little concerned and hopingsomeone might be able to give me some help.

I've applied (and been offered) for a job as a Clinical Support Worker (aka Health Care assistant) at the Outpatients department at my local hospital. At the interview I was totally up front about my diabetes and all the problems that I've had with it.

Today I had my Occupational Health interview and was told that they would need a report from my GP regarding my diabetes. My diabetes is now undercontorl and I haven't had any dramatic problems for a few years, I have however had a few hic-cups where I've slipped up and not taken as much care as I should. I'm worried that this could have an effect and they will refuse me for the role.

I'm entitled to see the report before it goes to the hospital (which I have asked to do) but I don't see how that will make any difference as I can't change my past, I'm just determind to stay in control from now on.

Should I be worried?
 
I wouldnt be worried, they say they will call on notes but only do this in extreme situations so you will probably find that they wont ask at all, reason I say this is because when I went for mine (for auxilliary band 2) she said about getting a copy... and I asked what other people normally do, and she said it was a formallity and there was no reason she could see that they would even call for them.... hence no point in getting a report back. 🙄 I think its just part of her job to read out the small print.

Dont worry... You will be fine 🙂 and congratulations on the job!!!!
 
Congratulatios on the job. I think for anyone with a long term condtion it is standard procedure they ask if they can talk to your doctor. You are entitled to see the report, but it is entirely up to you if you want to or not. Personally I always do, it is my choice.
 
Congratulations on the new job. They may just be looking for confirmation of what you told them.
 
Been there and done that. Occupational health shouldn't be an issue really. You just need to demonstrate that you are capable of caring for yourself and that you won't let it become an issue.
Shift work will affect your diabetes as you'll be working all the hours that are possible.
I was a health care assistant and now a student nurse so I can safely say that it isn't really an issue. Of course, the area where you will be working can affect things as well.
 
Congrats on the job!

I wouldn't worry either. Even if they refer to the problems (which you have already disclosed) in your past, it shouldn't prevent you getting the job. I would imagine they will focus more on your present management of your diabetes, and look at it as a whole, not focus on individual times you may have had a slip. Your doctor I'm sure also realises that you have worked hard to improve your control and that will count for a lot. You are not in denial and you know to treat it with the respect and focus it needs.

Let us know how you get on 🙂
 
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