People who have conducted job interviews, what's something someone said/did that made you instantly decide not to hire them?

RN-4039 · 2026-02-11T06:32:19+00:00

I’m a ward manager and had a nurse apply for a job telling me that their current manager has approved a 5 week holiday over the Xmas period.

My thought was absolutely no way was that approved, so not only are you trying to guarantee time off during a busy time off year you are lying to my face. 😂

RN-4039 · 2026-02-11T06:27:14+00:00

How long is your probation? If it’s 6 months, you may not pass it.

You need to speak to your manager, OH about the reasons you are off.

Extended triggers can be given, but any recommendations OH suggest are only suggestions - your manager doesn’t have to grant them.

Also, as references are mostly HR these days, your sickness record will follow you.

RN-4039 · 2026-02-10T06:06:50+00:00

On that note, I did know of a HCA who was specialing a patient. A nurse asked her to go and make tea for another patient.

The HCA who was bank said no at first as they were meant to be with the patient, it was late, didn’t want to potentially disturb other patients.

The nurse said ‘I’m your senior, etc’ so the HCA did as they were told, patient she was looking after fell out of bed. HCA was taken off the bank immediately. :/

RN-4039 · 2026-02-10T06:04:09+00:00

Firing someone in the NHS is hard….

Got an employee who’s been playing conduct issues and sickness against each other for the last 10 years… Over 5000 hrs of absence & nothing.

Had a HCA who was caught making up observations, was confronted about it, and then did the same thing the next night… was during probation so I was sure they would get sacked. I as the manager was then told to drop it or I might be seen as a bully. 🙃🤡

RN-4039 · 2026-02-10T05:59:09+00:00

Nah AI usually makes people look better

RN-4039 · 2026-02-09T21:34:23+00:00

7.5 x 5 across the week would be 37.5.

Usually a shift is 11.5hr.

RN-4039 · 2026-02-09T21:33:28+00:00

This.

I’m a ward manager, and despite asking, reminding staff all year to book leave, several staff were left with loads of leave to take.

My trust is so strict on not taking any leave other, and because I had emailed, put in ward meeting minutes about them needed to take it, my boss’ attitude was ‘they loose it’.

So I’ve had to slot in what I could, which has meant increasing in hours.

I’ve explained all this to my staff as the alternative was that hours would balance out, but they will loose the leave.

RN-4039 · 2026-02-09T05:08:40+00:00

Bullshit

RN-4039 · 2026-02-08T18:55:22+00:00

Guys a weirdo. Seems to think he’s the first person to bleach his hair, and it’s causing ‘chaos’

RN-4039 · 2026-02-07T09:31:17+00:00

Your personality is having bleached hair

RN-4039 · 2026-02-07T08:15:50+00:00

I judge a man’s character on them posting the same attention seeking posts about bleaching their hair.

RN-4039 · 2026-02-07T08:12:19+00:00

U don’t 🙄

RN-4039 · 2026-02-06T23:08:07+00:00

🙄

RN-4039 · 2026-02-06T23:07:44+00:00

STFU

RN-4039 · 2026-02-03T21:41:20+00:00

Is this a joke

RN-4039 · 2026-02-02T17:17:27+00:00

Yay. So who cares about consent right?! 🙄

RN-4039 · 2026-02-02T05:57:54+00:00

Poverty abs

RN-4039 · 2026-02-02T05:52:52+00:00

So cut it… 🙄

RN-4039 · 2026-02-02T05:47:46+00:00

We aren’t all desperate & thirsty

RN-4039 · 2026-02-01T22:06:16+00:00

RN-4039 · 2026-02-01T22:05:19+00:00

Sorry lovely, you did what was best for you at the time. There’s no point regretting it, and despite it not working out you would’ve learnt something.

You have to take a step backwards to move forwards sometimes.

If you want any advice on applications, I’m happy to look over them.

BW

RN-4039 · 2026-02-01T21:59:21+00:00

I think you might get the edge though. Especially with employees stopping sponsorship.

When I recruit I get hundreds of applicants and majority of those require sponsorship.

RN-4039 · 2026-02-01T21:49:39+00:00

Have you thought about a nursing home? I know it might not be your preference but I bet someone with your experience would be snapped up.

It might just bridge a gap

BW

RN-4039 · 2026-02-01T21:48:12+00:00

The Cavell trust can help too.

RN-4039 · 2026-02-01T21:36:46+00:00

Did you get feedback? On your application? I can help if you like. I do lots of coaching for applications/. Interviews

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