Student Paramedic 2016

Tom21

Hi guys I got a call for interview also, any recommendations on dress code for the interview smart, casual, suit, is there many interviewers on the panel, average length of interview. Any info appreciated, thanks

dmc36

Tom21 wrote: »

Hi guys I got a call for interview also, any recommendations on dress code for the interview smart, casual, suit, is there many interviewers on the panel, average length of interview. Any info appreciated, thanks

Its an interview so clean shave and a nice suit. Its was 30 mins long (on the button) for me, think thats the given time for everyone. You should have got info in the mail about it, no?

dmc36

Anybody have any info on when the next batch of student paramedics will be called? There was talk of november, that would mean we should be hearing more about shortly??

OffalyMedic

How many are on the first panel ? How many in classes out if that group so far?

mr ice

dmc36 wrote: »

Anybody have any info on when the next batch of student paramedics will be called? There was talk of november, that would mean we should be hearing more about shortly??

I think November was speculation more than anything else. The expression of interest comes out 3 months before class starts. The first class from this panel starts at the end of September so phase one be done by Christmas.

If they finish one class and start another straight away at the start of January we would hear at the end of this month. This is what I hope and is based on no facts or sources whatsoever.

I don't know how many are on the panel but two classes have been formed of 56 people.

flix1

I've helped a couple of folks successfully through this interview and it's tough....but only if you aren't well prepared. Its a competency based interview...and the bulk of the work is done on your application form. Competition will be fierce in terms of experience, so focus on your weaknesses in your preparation and how you can improve them. Know your strengths. Don't talk in 'team' terms...when giving a competency based response, they interviewers will need to hear about you and what you did...not we did this and we did that. I'm happy to give anyone a hand if they get in touch.

didds

Hi. Anyone have any information on when the next intake of paramedics will happen? I see from this forum that there was one in April.

MN_Medic

didds wrote: »

Hi. Anyone have any information on when the next intake of paramedics will happen? I see from this forum that there was one in April.

Qualified paramedics or student paramedics? There's a recruitment drive on at the minute for qualified paramedics.

didds

MN_Medic wrote: »

Qualified paramedics or student paramedics? There's a recruitment drive on at the minute for qualified paramedics.

Student paramedics. I understand I've missed this intake, so just wondering if there's any indication of when the next might be?

mojopin10

MN_Medic wrote: »

Qualified paramedics or student paramedics? There's a recruitment drive on at the minute for qualified paramedics.

Quick question about that. How can anyone who qualifies in Ireland be a paramedic not working with the NAS? Other than DFB I know but they rarely cross over.

MN_Medic

mojopin10 wrote: »

Quick question about that. How can anyone who qualifies in Ireland be a paramedic not working with the NAS? Other than DFB I know but they rarely cross over.

There are qualified paramedics that trained abroad and others within the defence forces that may be interested. Also some people that left the NAS or DFB may be interested in returning to frontline work. The private ambulance services have qualified paramedics on their staff and others also work in large industries.

mojopin10

MN_Medic wrote: »

There are qualified paramedics that trained abroad and others within the defence forces that may be interested. Also some people that left the NAS or DFB may be interested in returning to frontline work. The private ambulance services have qualified paramedics on their staff and others also work in large industries.

Cheers for the reply never thought of foreign paramedic's.

madmaxvideo

Is there many here that expressed interest in the November class?

mr ice

madmaxvideo wrote: »

Is there many here that expressed interest in the November class?

I did.

karlospet

I did

mr ice

karlospet wrote: »

I did

You hear anything today?

karlospet

mr ice wrote: »

You hear anything today?

No.maybe tommorrow

madmaxvideo

Heard noting myself either. I'm supprised with the low numbers, had heard there would be a full class in November, and as far as I know that is still the case. Maybe not as many going in to ballinasloe in October.

dmc36

How long do they wait to tell people if they have a place after expressing interest? Strange there were only 21 places this time for Dublin, not like 32 for Septembers class.

mr ice

dmc36 wrote: »

How long do they wait to tell people if they have a place after expressing interest? Strange there were only 21 places this time for Dublin, not like 32 for Septembers class.

Possibly a space thing.

E mail to proceed came through about 15 minutes ago.

dmc36

mr ice wrote: »

Possibly a space thing.

E mail to proceed came through about 15 minutes ago.

madmaxvideo

mr ice wrote: »

Possibly a space thing.

E mail to proceed came through about 15 minutes ago.

Got the same, anyone know what's involved in the health screening? I presume it's a standard medical?

OffalyMedic

whatusername? wrote:

Hey everyone, got an interview for the supplementary panel just wondering if anyone knows how many got through? People are saying was less than 100??

I was told my a reliable source today that there are 83 being interviewed next week for the supplementary panel.

Am I right in saying that the first class from the initial recruitment campaign are starting soon and next class is due to start in November and that will be 50 ish people used off the first panel which had 150 ish people on it??

mr ice

shaunac93 wrote: »

I was told my a reliable source today that there are 83 being interviewed next week for the supplementary panel.

Am I right in saying that the first class from the initial recruitment campaign are starting soon and next class is due to start in November and that will be 50 ish people used off the first panel which had 150 ish people on it??

Two classes starting soon in Tallaght and Ballinasloe and one in Tallaght in late November taking nearly 80 total.

OffalyMedic

mr ice wrote:

Two classes starting soon in Tallaght and Ballinasloe and one in Tallaght in late November taking nearly 80 total.

Sorry 4 classes in progress by the new year?

madmaxvideo

3 Classes from the recent panel, about 80 used, classes in September, October and November

Olivia19_93

Could one expect that if they got through the interviews next week to start early 2017 or are we looking like it would be well next Easter or even summer .? ��

mr ice

Olivia19_93 wrote: »

Could one expect that if they got through the interviews next week to start early 2017 or are we looking like it would be well next Easter or even summer .? ��

People on the panel before this one were on it for 2 and half years. I'd just concentrate on prepping well for the interview and worry about the rest after.

I'd suggest working hard and saving some cash as the mula isn't amazing starting off so having a rainy day fund would take a bit of pressure off.

OffalyMedic

mr ice wrote:

I'd suggest working hard and saving some cash as the mula isn't amazing starting off so having a rainy day fund would take a bit of pressure off.

Give or take what could you expect to take home every fortnight starting off?

sjb25

shaunac93 wrote: »

Give or take what could you expect to take home every fortnight starting off?

About 830 a forthnight while in the school after tax