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PSNI Recruitment - Stage 4 - The Medical

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6 Thebigwait


    Is there a straight forward list somewhere , that I could show to a consultant and ask for confirmation that i'm capable of performing these tasks? I've downloaded some stuff about the "police and professional framework" but it doesn't seem to mention anything about equipment etc


  • Registered Users Posts: 6 staffielover


    Posting to see if anyone who has already done the medical can help.

    I am short sighted. Have just had my eyes tested today and my optician has advised that the requirement of unaided acuity 6/36 vision is not going to be met by myself.

    Has anyone with short sight experienced this problem or fail the medical due to this?

    Any reply/ advice would be greatly appreciated!


  • Registered Users Posts: 3 Sun1710


    Medical requirements for sight are Strictly adhered to .
    In previous posts It appears quite a few people have laser eye surgery prior to having their medical.
    Good luck for future stages.


  • Registered Users Posts: 42 PSNIhopeful1


    Hey folks; I had a quick question and was hoping someone could help.

    I applied in the 1710 campaign and passed everything apart from the medical. I failed the medical because of a few bouts of depression and some minor self harm in my late teens (I'm now 22, almost 23). I was on medication and had some counselling, I've completely recovered. I didn't apply for the 1810 campaign because I was afraid of this happening again.

    I want to apply again this year if they decide to recruit again. I estimate that by the time the medical comes around (my guess is that it will begin in October as it usually does) I'll be 3 years clear of any symptoms and off medication for about 3 & 1/2 years. I can also provide statements and mental health evaluations from 2 different counsellors.

    My question is; Will I be able to pass the medical, all this considered?

    I understand that self harm is worrying for Occupational Health as the PSNI are expected to carry firearms, but I'm completely healthy again, can provide evidence of this and have been symptom free for almost 3 years. (I also haven't self harmed for almost 5 years).

    Thanks to anyone that can provide any sort of opinion or information.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 229 ✭✭YNWA27


    I think they need 5 years bud


  • Registered Users Posts: 42 PSNIhopeful1


    YNWA27 wrote: »
    I think they need 5 years bud

    I'm not sure, I had a friend who had anxiety and recently was accepted. He actually passed his medical only having like 1 year and 9 months since coming off his medication.

    I understand that I'm different considering the self harm, but 5 years is a bit excessive, isn't it?


  • Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭ctaylorf


    I'm not sure, I had a friend who had anxiety and recently was accepted. He actually passed his medical only having like 1 year and 9 months since coming off his medication.

    I understand that I'm different considering the self harm, but 5 years is a bit excessive, isn't it?

    I would try not to worry too much at this stage. I don’t think there is a set time as such. There are guidelines that you have to be off meds for a certain period of time but every case is so different e.g. one person’s depression might be severe and another mild and they can’t put everyone in the same box. If I were you I’d focus on your PCA and worry about the medical when the time comes, and by the time that comes round you could be another 6 months without meds etc which will be in your favour.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28 Army654


    I think reading through this forum doesn't help the nerves, I've never had any problems with my hearing but I've noticed I some Tinnitus, I'm now freaking out about my medical!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 229 ✭✭YNWA27


    Army654 wrote: »
    I think reading through this forum doesn't help the nerves, I've never had any problems with my hearing but I've noticed I some Tinnitus, I'm now freaking out about my medical!

    In the booth, if in doubt click.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28 Army654


    YNWA27 wrote: »
    In the booth, if in doubt click.

    haha! Yes I definitely will !


  • Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭ctaylorf


    Army654 wrote: »
    I think reading through this forum doesn't help the nerves, I've never had any problems with my hearing but I've noticed I some Tinnitus, I'm now freaking out about my medical!

    If it’s really worrying you then you could look at getting a free hearing test from specsavers? Just for peace of mind #notanad!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28 Army654


    ctaylorf wrote: »
    If it’s really worrying you then you could look at getting a free hearing test from specsavers? Just for peace of mind #notanad!
    Yeah I will actually! no point stressing!


  • Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭Throwaway36


    Army654 wrote: »
    Yeah I will actually! no point stressing!

    I done the specsavers test for reassurance. Lasts about 20 minutes and very informative! Specsavers actually test you in more ways than you are tested at the medical. Very worthwhile!


  • Registered Users Posts: 6 staffielover


    Any fast trackers know approximately how long it takes from medical date to find out result?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 229 ✭✭YNWA27


    Any fast trackers know approximately how long it takes from medical date to find out result?

    The next day


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  • Registered Users Posts: 12 Tedhastings13


    Any fast trackers know approximately how long it takes from medical date to find out result?

    Meant to be next day but I'm still waiting on mine


  • Registered Users Posts: 10 Kw19


    Regarding the medical, if you have a bmi of over 30 is it an automatic fail? I’m a regular gym goer and passed the PCA, however, according to my bmi (30.6) I’m in the obese category which does not reflect my body type. Does common sense prevail in this or should I aim to lose this weight for my upcoming medical?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18 Dromore_2019


    Meant to be next day but I'm still waiting on mine

    Mine took 1 week and SMT 2 weeks


  • Registered Users Posts: 12 Tedhastings13


    Mine took 1 week and SMT 2 weeks

    Glad to hear. Was panicking, thought I'd failed because I didn't hear next day


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 229 ✭✭YNWA27


    Kw19 wrote: »
    Regarding the medical, if you have a bmi of over 30 is it an automatic fail? I’m a regular gym goer and passed the PCA, however, according to my bmi (30.6) I’m in the obese category which does not reflect my body type. Does common sense prevail in this or should I aim to lose this weight for my upcoming medical?

    Those standards were lift from national police guidelines that haven't been updated in years. So probably not an automatic fail


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  • Registered Users Posts: 6 BFast1461


    Kw19 wrote: »
    Regarding the medical, if you have a bmi of over 30 is it an automatic fail? I’m a regular gym goer and passed the PCA, however, according to my bmi (30.6) I’m in the obese category which does not reflect my body type. Does common sense prevail in this or should I aim to lose this weight for my upcoming medical?

    My BMI was around 28, wasn't brought up.
    A friend that passed through was above 30 but informed at it that he must be fit enough for it as he passed physical already so BMI wasn't a factor for him.


  • Registered Users Posts: 20 hurdles123


    How much notice do you normally get for the SMT? Wondering so I know how much time I’ll have to get dates sorted for being off work


  • Registered Users Posts: 6 BFast1461


    SMT is done at medical assessment which for me was just under a month from doing PCA.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6 Crossco


    Hi All,

    How is everyone?

    Long time lurker, but have just got word my SMT has passed, Anyone else at the same stage? or have any experience regarding timings from now? Still waiting to hear about my vetting! All the best.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28 Army654


    Crossco wrote: »
    Hi All,

    How is everyone?

    Long time lurker, but have just got word my SMT has passed, Anyone else at the same stage? or have any experience regarding timings from now? Still waiting to hear about my vetting! All the best.

    Awaiting SMT also, many days did you have to wait for SMT result


  • Registered Users Posts: 6 Crossco


    I was waiting over 2 weeks in total I think from medical to SMT results


  • Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭Aimforstars


    Having a slight panic. I currently have low iron related anemia which is really mild. Will this cause any problem?
    It's only slight and I take a tablet.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 229 ✭✭YNWA27


    Having a slight panic. I currently have low iron related anemia which is really mild. Will this cause any problem?
    It's only slight and I take a tablet.

    If your GP doesn't see a functional risk in you doing the job I don't think there would be a major issue.


  • Registered Users Posts: 27 BruceWayne1


    Having a slight panic. I currently have low iron related anemia which is really mild. Will this cause any problem?
    It's only slight and I take a tablet.

    It’s a condition that you can manage with medication so it won’t affect your ability to do the job. Just make sure to list it on your medication for the substance misuse test.


  • Registered Users Posts: 19 Unperturbed Zero


    With what I see as the final hurdle is there something that can blindside you for the medical? To me it would make perfect sense for an individual to not even bother with the recruitment process - (with the time off work, travel and putting other plans on hold) if they don't meet the functional standards listed on the PSNI website or have a medical condition - yet quite a number here and folk I know in real life seem to fail it thus ending their journey to GV.

    I doubt the applicants who make it to the medical stage "wing it" and know they don't meet a standard that disqualifies them in some way but hope to slip through on appeal.

    Any insight on a common oversight by applicants at this stage?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 4 Beanie22


    Has anyone here submitted evidence for medical appeal? Just wanting to check where I send it to because OHW haven't got back to me yet


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 easy_p33lers


    Beanie22 wrote: »
    Has anyone here submitted evidence for medical appeal? Just wanting to check where I send it to because OHW haven't got back to me yet

    You email them mate. You did tell them after the fact that you'd be appealing? It starts a 30 day timeline for you to submit the evidence.


  • Registered Users Posts: 4 Beanie22


    You email them mate. You did tell them after the fact that you'd be appealing? It starts a 30 day timeline for you to submit the evidence.

    Thanks!
    Yeah I did, had to get an extension too but finally have everything gathered up
    Any idea how long they take to make a decision on the appeal?


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 easy_p33lers


    Beanie22 wrote: »
    Thanks!
    Yeah I did, had to get an extension too but finally have everything gathered up
    Any idea how long they take to make a decision on the appeal?

    24 hours for me. It'll be case by case though depending on the situation


  • Registered Users Posts: 4 Beanie22


    24 hours for me. It'll be case by case though depending on the situation

    Evidence submitted. Fingers crossed it's enough and hopefully hear sooner rather then later!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    Any one who has done the medical know if there has to be a certain standard met for the lung capacity test?


  • Registered Users Posts: 8 RedtopXCV


    penutzimes wrote: »
    Any one who has done the medical know if there has to be a certain standard met for the lung capacity test?

    There is a lung capacity test, but I dont know what the standard is


  • Registered Users Posts: 4 Ferriswheel_1


    Hi everyone,

    Looking a bit of advice if anyone can help

    Done my medical and failed it went through the process to appeal it and have received an email that they want to see me for a review pre placement health assessment

    Has anyone been to this before or can help to shed any light on what I may expect when I go??

    Thanks in advance


  • Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭mariyapsni


    Hi all. Could I ask you if anyone has had experience with the eyesight requirements, an in particular, the types of eye surgeries allowed - could i have a lens replacement surgery? I am not suitable for laser surgery and therefore, it is the type of surgery that old people get when they are getting a cataract surgery. I would appreciate any advice because Occupational health are not in the position to discuss this with me until the time of my medical comes. I however, want to be prepared in advance and to have the surgery before my medical if they will accept it. Thanks xx


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1 ohmummy


    Hope someone can help, I have the medical coming up. Is the SMT done the same day?

    If the medical lapses due to time (I will be away with work for three months come July) will I have to complete the medical and the SMT again? If so, are they done on the same day?

    Hope this makes sense. Just looking at my annual leave allowance and hope I do not need to use nearly a weeks holiday if my medical lapses. If this is the case I will just hold off the medical until I am back. Although I do not want to lengthen the process further for myself.


  • Registered Users Posts: 33 CLC93


    ohmummy wrote: »
    Hope someone can help, I have the medical coming up. Is the SMT done the same day?

    If the medical lapses due to time (I will be away with work for three months come July) will I have to complete the medical and the SMT again? If so, are they done on the same day?

    Hope this makes sense. Just looking at my annual leave allowance and hope I do not need to use nearly a weeks holiday if my medical lapses. If this is the case I will just hold off the medical until I am back. Although I do not want to lengthen the process further for myself.

    Yes SMT done on the same day.

    I passed my medical 4 months ago and received an email this week advising it was due to expire. I just had to email back and confirm there’s been no changes since my medical and that’s it. Hope that helps.


  • Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭HopefulCan2002


    Hi

    I am hoping someone can help my nerves.


    I filled out the sections to the best of my knowledge but haven got my form back from the go after getting them to fill out their bit I now realised that I have forgotten things that happened almost 10 years ago.

    what am asking is there a right/wrong way to fill out medical and will it go against me?


    thanks in advance.



  • Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭thehills4


    2021



  • Registered Users Posts: 21 smiler845


    Iv had a couple of back injuries over the last few years due to work and sport. No lasting issues and Iv been discharged from physio. But I’m concerned that it all looks bad on medical record with a few weeks off work. Anyone been in similar situation and past medical?



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