The official - New Job/Going for new Job Thread - Page 12

Katgrit · Tweet this Post! #**111** 28th January 2010, 19:34

Feel free to ask questions if it helps!!

I am also a bit hmmmmm about the successfull applicant packing the job in after what cant be more than 3 weeks maximum. I was worried it might be because of the job being impossible (if its a newly created post) but the manager who phoned was a but vague and said he couldn't go into it. I can only think this is either family circumstances (child or partner very ill or in accident) or maybe the CRB check showed up something dodgy, or fake qualifications. Hhhmmmmm. Curious. I dont THINK its likely to be the job - surely someone would stick it for more than a few wks?

ronin · Tweet this Post! #**112** 28th January 2010, 19:47

The majority of people do not like change and will stay in a job (or relationship) they don't particularly like because it's the easy option.

Do you really want to stay in your safe secure job but hate every minute of it? You have been given the opportunity to move on and progress at the same time. My advise (for what it's worth) is to take the job and grow into your new role, it may be tough at first but i bet you will surprise yourself in how well you adapt.

Good luck

Ghosty · Tweet this Post! #**113** 28th January 2010, 19:56

I live 15 miles from Shrewsbury :D

I would say go for it all the staff I speak to there are always very nice and seem happy in the roles.

We do the computer network there.

If you do not take it you MIGHT regret it.

normal · Tweet this Post! #**114** 28th January 2010, 20:37

Kat. Ask them why the last person left. It's probably simple. If you feel suspicious then think, but I'll be honest and say "Take it!"
You're a smart girl and management is mostly about decision making and communication. You know how to shop and I haven't noticed a lack of communication! The world (ok. first the hospital and then the world) will become your lab and you will get out and talk to real people which I'm sure you'll get a kick out of.
Pay's also a lot better and they also understand your 'shortcoming' and are willing to support you. They can't sack you for it and they'll just make you better paid and better qualified.

Why were you unsure again?

haddock26 · Tweet this Post! #**115** 28th January 2010, 21:13

Also, as the staff are older and have more experience, when getting them to do something, ask them to do it as a favour rather than just to do it (like you would to some 18 year old who desont wanna be there but their mums forcing them to work!)

As far as management is concerned, take it from experience; what did you like or not like from your supervisors and managers in your career? or even going to how you been taught things. then apply what you've found out to adapt to YOUR type of management.

be friendly to everyone but not their best mate, you dont wanna be a walk over but you dont wanna seem like youre on a power trip.

good thing is, that they're all experienced so will like having to help the manager around to begin with, bit of an ego trip thing! plus they'll all know what theyre doing, just might need a bit or direction maybe? And youre there to make sure it gets done and done correctly, rather than showing them how to do everything.

this is what i've gathered from what i did and didnt like of my managers, and from what i've heard from the team i was in. so now im managing people in a supervisor role, ive managed to take all this in hand and take it from there.

haddock26 · Tweet this Post! #**116** 28th January 2010, 21:24

oh and if youre unhappy, get out of that job and get hold of a new challenge, so take the job! its better to work to a challenge, than get nowhere! Trust me, i've just been though this! im sooo much more relax and happier etc.

rvn · Tweet this Post! #**117** 28th January 2010, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by normal

Kat. Ask them why the last person left. It's probably simple. If you feel suspicious then think, but I'll be honest and say "Take it!"
You're a smart girl and management is mostly about decision making and communication. You know how to shop and I haven't noticed a lack of communication! The world (ok. first the hospital and then the world) will become your lab and you will get out and talk to real people which I'm sure you'll get a kick out of.
Pay's also a lot better and they also understand your 'shortcoming' and are willing to support you. They can't sack you for it and they'll just make you better paid and better qualified.

Why were you unsure again?

That sums it up nicely. It sounds to me like this is a much more progressive opportunity than any you're likely to get in the lab. Grab it and don't look back.

wubanger · Tweet this Post! #**118** 29th January 2010, 13:33

Even in this climate, I think it might be just the thing you're looking for!

It takes you away from the science bit, and into the management sector. I think you'll pick up innumerable transferable skills, and you will be able to learn people management skills on the way. Everyone starts somewhere.

As people have commented, most people don't change, because as a rule, people are scared of change. This sounds like a real challenge, but at the end of the day, the people hiring you aren't stupid, and neither are you. It sounds like the role you're in has taken a lot of your confidence, and that's a real shame, although understandable.

They must have seen something within you that's worth them taking you on - 2nd choice is a fantastic place to be, and they were obviously interested in your background being an asset, not a hindrance.

You see it as being more specialised, I think it give you a few more strings to your bow. Go get that extra 10+ grand girlie, it'll let you come down to the meetups more often!

Katgrit · Tweet this Post! #**119** 29th January 2010, 17:18

Well i phoned back this afternoon to accept the job. But the bloke wasnt in. He's given me until Monday to consider the offer so thats fine, I just wanting to show willing.

Its a newly created post, and an unusual one at that. I think there are about 170 nhs trusts, and I have previously only ever heard of 3 of them where this post actually exists. At the end all of the day they KNOW i have no management experience and they KNOW i have only worked in this subject area at "factory floor". Thing is, most scientists have NO experience of warfarin dosing and patients services whatsoever (most NHS scientists are scientists because they dont like patients and didnt want to be nurses!) whereas i do and that is precisly what i kept reminding myself before my interview. I am mainly scared that the team of nurses i am leading are gonna realise how little i know and not respect me, even when I'm trying.

They KNOW i do not have all the skills to do this job and have said they will be fully supportive and send me on virtually any training course i want to - management, prescribing, people skills, etc. Even so should i let my future boss know in advance quite how much i am pooing my pants?? Or do i just breeze and in only panic if i have to??

Katgrit · Tweet this Post! #**120** 29th January 2010, 17:23

ps. sorry i have to ask you guys these things but all the family members i can think of have only ever done the same job with just gradual progression rather than giant jumps up their career ladders!!