Northern Rail Medical

[LBM]

Hi,

My medical has been pushed forward by 2 weeks, with little notice and I'm unable to attend due my current employer not being able to give me the time off.

I'm due to start my training in January and I know a medical assessment needs to be conducted before I start.

Does anyone know if this is likely to affect my start date or is it easy enough to reschedule my medical date?

 

[221129]

Hi,

My medical has been pushed forward by 2 weeks, with little notice and I'm unable to attend due my current employer not being able to give me the time off.

I'm due to start my training in January and I know a medical assessment needs to be conducted before I start.

Does anyone know if this is likely to affect my start date or is it easy enough to reschedule my medical date?

You need to ask Northern themselves.

 

[LBM]

You need to ask Northern themselves.

I already have thank you, I'm just waiting for a response, but in the mean time I've come onto this forum to see if anyone has knowledge of this.

 

[ST]

It shouldn't do TBH you still have responsibilities and Northern will appreciate that. You could perhaps suggest some alternative dates and they will try to meet with one of them. The results are back usually within a week (due to the Drugs Screening) so plenty of time for the offer post this. There may be more limited appointments due to Covid, but it's essential work so there will be a plan. Good luck with it.

 

[LBM]

It shouldn't do TBH you still have responsibilities and Northern will appreciate that. You could perhaps suggest some alternative dates and they will try to meet with one of them. The results are back usually within a week (due to the Drugs Screening) so plenty of time for the offer post this. There may be more limited appointments due to Covid, but it's essential work so there will be a plan. Good luck with it.

Thank you, really appreciate this feedback. I applied for the position over a year ago and it has been such an anxiety inducing process. I'll get there in the end...Hopefully!

 

[richfoz84]

Call in sick at work?

 

[LSWR Cavalier]

No, do not call in sick! If that became known one could lose both jobs

 

[Aivilo]

Shouldn't impact your start time at all. Only thing that you don't find out on the day is drugs and alcohol result. Bare in mind staff are up the wall and working from home so any comma will be delayed

 

[JRE]

Could anybody give me some up-to-date information on what the Driver Medical involves, please?

Are there forms to obtain from GPs etc prior to the medical?

Any help greatly appreciated!

James.

 

[Kevlar]

Height, Weight, ECG, Blood Pressure, Sight and colour vision, Hearing, Medications, Drugs and Alcohol screen, Medical history and family history questionaire. Nothing from the GP.,

 

[JRE]

Height, Weight, ECG, Blood Pressure, Sight and colour vision, Hearing, Medications, Drugs and Alcohol screen, Medical history and family history questionaire. Nothing from the GP.,

Thanks Kevlar. Does this take place before or after an offer of employment?

 

[Kevlar]

After normally, the offer will be subject to successful medical.

 

[JRE]

After normally, the offer will be subject to successful medical.

Perfect, thanks Kevlar!