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PSNI Recruitment - Stage 4 - The Medical

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  • #4652
    shanevendrell
    Registered Users Posts: 464 ✭✭shanevendrell


    Gutted for you mate and wish you all the best on your appeal.

    If colour blindness is a fail, why not state that at the very beginning on the join psni page rather than wasting the guts of a year of someone's life.


  • #4653
    D4z
    Closed Accounts Posts: 248 ✭✭D4z


    shanevendrell wrote: »
    Gutted for you mate and wish you all the best on your appeal.

    If colour blindness is a fail, why not state that at the very beginning on the join psni page rather than wasting the guts of a year of someone's life.

    It does state that severe colourblindness is not allowed, however as I have mild I assumed there would be no issues. I'll appeal and see what happens, just horrible that my dream career choice is on its way out the window by the looks of it.


  • #4654
    Homer01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭Homer01


    Sorry to hear that; definitely worth an appeal.


  • #4655
    mkelly123
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭mkelly123


    Done my medical on Tuesday and still no word... keeping checking email and post all day !


  • #4656
    C3POPO
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭C3POPO


    D4z wrote: »
    It does state that severe colourblindness is not allowed, however as I have mild I assumed there would be no issues. I'll appeal and see what happens, just horrible that my dream career choice is on its way out the window by the looks of it.
    It ain't over till its over! I dont know what the appeal process is like, but if I were you I would be going now to get a professional opinion on your level of colour blindness so that you can take this to the appeal. Get your doc to refer you or get a written opinion from an Ophthalmologist. As you say, it is only severe colourblindness that is not allowed, so you need to be able to prove yours isnt severe. It might cost you a few quid for the assessments but it is worth it if this is your dream!!


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  • #4657
    swl33t
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭swl33t


    Medical done today, not sure if I've passed the eye test or not, just got to wait for the results..


  • #4658
    Gnik91
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭Gnik91


    this is my worry.. Have my medical soon & it's the only bit I'm worried about.. Do you wear contacts to the medical.. I can see clearly with them in but am short sighted in my left eye...


  • #4659
    JD2020
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭JD2020


    Gnik91 wrote: »
    this is my worry.. Have my medical soon & it's the only bit I'm worried about.. Do you wear contacts to the medical.. I can see clearly with them in but am short sighted in my left eye...

    I wore mine to the medical. I took them out for part of the test and back in again after. Probably easier if you wear glasses to be fair.. My prescription is -1.5 and -1.75 and I breezed through it


  • #4660
    swl33t
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭swl33t


    Gnik91 wrote: »
    this is my worry.. Have my medical soon & it's the only bit I'm worried about.. Do you wear contacts to the medical.. I can see clearly with them in but am short sighted in my left eye...

    Ive had laser eye surgery but still have a lazy eye, hopefully find out tomorrow.


  • #4661
    dollasign
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭dollasign


    Guys, if you fail on the eye sight, go for laser eye surgery immediately phone them and say ive just had laser eye surgery and they will usually accept that - I know a few in the job who did exactly that as at this point they have spent alot of money on you so its in their interests to take you.


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  • #4662
    Legally clueless
    Closed Accounts Posts: 158 ✭✭Legally clueless


    Hey guys maybe this has been answered already but how long roughly to get medical results. I completed mine in the last few days but no word yet


  • #4663
    El Ahrairah
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭El Ahrairah


    I heard back from mine exactly a week later. I have seen someone who heard sooner but don't panic if it's only been a few days!


  • #4664
    Legally clueless
    Closed Accounts Posts: 158 ✭✭Legally clueless


    Thanks - I had no referrals and didnt need to see the doc so thought it would come back quickly. Will hold out another few days


  • #4665
    swl33t
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭swl33t


    The guy doing the drug tests said theyre doing reports today so should hear today, fingers crossed


  • #4666
    swl33t
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭swl33t


    This is my most painful wait to date arghhh


  • #4667
    Legally clueless
    Closed Accounts Posts: 158 ✭✭Legally clueless


    swl33t wrote: »
    This is my most painful wait to date arghhh

    Do you really think we will hear today??:eek:


  • #4668
    WannabePC123
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭WannabePC123


    swl33t wrote: »
    The guy doing the drug tests said theyre doing reports today so should hear today, fingers crossed

    Even for those of us who done the medical yesterday?


  • #4669
    swl33t
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭swl33t


    Yeah i had mine yesterday


  • #4670
    swl33t
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭swl33t


    Possibly not given none of us have heard at this stage :(


  • #4671
    mkelly123
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭mkelly123


    I done my medical couple weeks ago, it was straight forward like most of unes have stated, Took just short of a week until I got the result.

    From what I gather if you fail you get contact via letter if you pass its by email.


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  • #4672
    swl33t
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭swl33t


    I'm officially going insane waiting :)


  • #4673
    WannabePC123
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭WannabePC123


    Just found out I passed the medical! Over the moon!!


  • #4674
    Barkly
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭Barkly


    Same as above!!


  • #4675
    swl33t
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭swl33t


    I passed! Quite possibly a bigger relief than any exam ive ever sat!


  • #4676
    Legally clueless
    Closed Accounts Posts: 158 ✭✭Legally clueless


    Me too.....I am super chuffed....this was definitely the most anxious wait to date


  • #4677
    Tackleberry1
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭Tackleberry1


    Same here, just so I'm clear, now we're waiting for a phone call to tell us when we're in or letter to tell us we've failed the drugs test?


  • #4678
    roboturnip
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭roboturnip


    Failed the medical due to being diagnosed in the past with anxiety. It's very slight and whilst I understand their reasons for failing me, i really don't think it would have any impact on my capabilities to do the job. I plan to appeal the decision, if anyone has any experience with the process, any advice would be greatly appreciated. Totally devastated to fall at the last hurdle


  • #4679
    D4z
    Closed Accounts Posts: 248 ✭✭D4z


    Anyone know how long an appeal takes before you hear back?


  • #4680
    swl33t
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭swl33t


    Any luck d4z?


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  • #4681
    D4z
    Closed Accounts Posts: 248 ✭✭D4z


    swl33t wrote: »
    Any luck d4z?

    Still waiting to hear back, I heard it can take up to 21 days for a reply.


  • #4682
    D4z
    Closed Accounts Posts: 248 ✭✭D4z


    Appeal has been successful, I'm now in the waiting room for a call!

    Today was like winning the lottery when I received that email from OHW.

    Called recruitment and I've passed vetting and smt.


  • #4683
    WannabePC123
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭WannabePC123


    D4z wrote: »
    Appeal has been successful, I'm now in the waiting room for a call!

    Today was like winning the lottery when I received that email from OHW.

    Called recruitment and I've passed vetting and smt.

    That's great news d4z!! Glad it worked out for you!


  • #4684
    swl33t
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭swl33t


    D4z wrote: »
    Appeal has been successful, I'm now in the waiting room for a call!

    Today was like winning the lottery when I received that email from OHW.

    Called recruitment and I've passed vetting and smt.

    Great news! Welcome to the club! How many of us on the boards are fully signed off now?


  • #4685
    WannabePC123
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭WannabePC123


    swl33t wrote: »
    D4z wrote: »
    Appeal has been successful, I'm now in the waiting room for a call!

    Today was like winning the lottery when I received that email from OHW.

    Called recruitment and I've passed vetting and smt.

    Great news! Welcome to the club! How many of us on the boards are fully signed off now?

    Got confirmation that i passed vetting and smt too!


  • #4686
    mkelly123
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭mkelly123


    Great news D4z, its just goes to show you, if you are determined enough they must see that aswell and it has paid off.

    All being hopefully ill be getting the call with you.


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  • #4687
    Razor3677
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭Razor3677


    Hey guys
    I recently stumbled across this thread after looking for details about PSNI recruitment. I hope to apply for the PSNI in the next upcoming campaign. If I was one of the lucky people to make it to medical I am concerned whether or not I'll pass, reason being I suffer from a medical condition called achalasia (I could go forever typing about this condition but if you quickly search it up you'll quickly find out what it is) thankfully for me this condition is very mild and does not effect me the slightest bit in daily life however I would hate to progress so far and fall at the final hurdle, what is your opinion as many of you have had experience in the medical ? Do you think I could fail ? Many thanks


  • #4688
    Tackleberry1
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭Tackleberry1


    Hi Razor, welcome! I'm not sure if it would fail you but if your doctor says your medically fit and capable of doing the job and your completely honest I think you'd be fine. Either way.. you don't know unless you try. It's a long and annoying process but it's also fun and you can be proud even if you get that far and fail due to the condition.
    Good luck and definitely use this forum for help in your application. I didn't find it until it was to late.


  • #4689
    Razor3677
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭Razor3677


    Thank you tackleberry, I appreciate the feedback and yes after only briefly reading through this forum I already feel informed more about the process


  • #4690
    D4z
    Closed Accounts Posts: 248 ✭✭D4z


    There is a home office link around here that goes through all medical illnesses / diseases / disorders etc and if they're allowed in he job. I don't remember where it was linked though. I do remember it was a word document in the link.


  • #4691
    Homer01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭Homer01


    No mention on the Home Office guidelines so that has to be good :)

    http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk/documents/hoc-59-20042835.doc?view=Binary


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  • #4692
    Razor3677
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭Razor3677


    Thank you homer and D4z, hopefully that's positive news, I guess I'll just have to apply and see how it goes.


  • #4693
    TheCub
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭TheCub


    Those in the 1509 campaign who completed their medical recently, how long did your results take?


  • #4694
    TheCub
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭TheCub


    Those in the 1509 campaign who completed their medical recently, how long did your results take?


  • #4695
    Legally clueless
    Closed Accounts Posts: 158 ✭✭Legally clueless


    TheCub wrote: »
    Those in the 1509 campaign who completed their medical recently, how long did your results take?

    About a week.


  • #4696
    WannabePC123
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭WannabePC123


    TheCub wrote: »
    Those in the 1509 campaign who completed their medical recently, how long did your results take?

    Mines took around a week


  • #4697
    D4z
    Closed Accounts Posts: 248 ✭✭D4z


    Mine took 4 days to get word I failed, a week to get my appeal process.


  • #4698
    Jmac21
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭Jmac21


    I got mine about 4 hours after doing it


  • #4699
    TheCub
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭TheCub


    Jmac21 wrote: »
    I got mine about 4 hours after doing it

    That's the dream, Result sitting by the time you get home...lol


  • #4700
    SamC321
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭SamC321


    Anyone ever needed a replacement questionnaire?


  • #4701
    Legally clueless
    Closed Accounts Posts: 158 ✭✭Legally clueless


    SamC321 wrote: »
    Anyone ever needed a replacement questionnaire?
    No if you make a mistake just simply score it out and rewrite


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