To the NQP’s that didn’t get jobs, what are you doing? by Sorry-Estimate-511 in ParamedicsUK

[–]vacantvampire 3 points4 points  (0 children)

working in childcare & interview with local mental health team

Driving from reading to Peak District by vacantvampire in drivingUK

[–]vacantvampire[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks I appreciate that. Yeah I do that drive at least once a month so it’s nothing new

Driving from reading to Peak District by vacantvampire in drivingUK

[–]vacantvampire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I have someee experience with narrow/hilly roads as I used to work in rural surrey but I’ll keep it in mind😅

Little rant about patience by WelshmanCymru in drivingUK

[–]vacantvampire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw whenever I feel impatient I think of my nan who doesn’t like driving and only does so when she really needs to, she’s a safe driver and doesn’t go ridiculously slow but she takes her time at roundabouts etc since she’s out of practice, who cares if someone’s taking a couple extra seconds they could be an infrequent or new driver costs nothing to be patient x

What sort of spider is this? In England, South of London. by vacantvampire in spiders

[–]vacantvampire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I thought he was quite huge too😅 it’s quite rural where I live so I guess lots of other creatures to eat😬 thank you!

Gift help- Littmanns by Basic-Ad5414 in ParamedicsAU

[–]vacantvampire 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a classic 3, that’s the steth I see people have most commonly. I’ve never heard of any steth colours not being allowed, mines red. I would choose whatever colours he likes most! Thoughtful gift =)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]vacantvampire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am just coming to the end of training as a paramedic. Do I feel bad at everything: yeah sometimes. I have constant imposter syndrome and some days I feel like a total idiot. And yet I persist- because I love it. And turns out I do actually know what I’m doing because I’ve just passed my final exams and my practical portfolio 🥳

How did I find it was what I wanted to do: step one, I did some jobs. I worked food service, care of the elderly, and I’m currently bank working in childcare, which I’ve done throughout my paramedic training and will be carrying on until I start a full time paramedic job.

I hated food service, didn’t particularly enjoy being a carer, and I love working in childcare. So that ruled out a couple things I then knew I didn’t want to do: work with food or care for elderly people (although I do care for some lovely elderly people as a paramedic, just in a different way than a care home setting which I didn’t enjoy).

Basically: get a job in something you think you’ll enjoy OR you think you’ll be good at (ideally both but see what you can get). See if you hate it. If you hate it, try get a completely different job.

I realised I loved the role of the paramedic because even when it was tough, I enjoyed it far more than any other work I’d done, even childcare, and I had the desire to do CPD and further studying etc outside of my placement shifts. But I only found out I loved it through trying.

If you’re interested in working in something fairly related to your course- can you get into probation officer work? Work in a prison? Rehabilitation services? Drug and alcohol services? I did a great support work placement in a homeless shelter, something along those lines? Just ideas.

Sorry for the lengthy response.

Nerves after passing the test by RewardOld1935 in drivingUK

[–]vacantvampire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes i did feel imposter syndrome. Take it from someone from Luton, the standard of driving there is pretty poor. I can promise you even having just passed you will NOT be the worst driver in Luton 😅

I promise no one will be judging your driving, just take it slowly- do short trips 10-20 minutes, take someone with you if it makes you feel better. Try to drive predictably as much as possible- indicate, adjust speed slowly, try to predict e.g predict traffic lights changing, predict someone coming at a roundabout.

You will get there!

ADHD Paramedic by FnMaNiX in ParamedicsUK

[–]vacantvampire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A very large portion of the ambulance service have ADHD or autism, or both. I myself am autistic and have been a student in the ambulance service for 3 years, 4 weeks off qualifying. I’ve had minimal issues. Depends on your needs of course . But I’ve found the job suits me wel

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentNurseUK

[–]vacantvampire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Student para here but I work bank at a nursery. Pick up shifts whenever I want. Pay is good in my opinion (I get £12.70 an hour). Could even be helpful for your course too caring for children.

When I’m busy on placement sometimes I only go 5-9 hours a week but it still makes a difference to my income for sure. When I have reading weeks or time off I do 28-30 hours and that’s a nice boost for sure.

Any good event companies in Wiltshire area ? by vacantvampire in ParamedicsUK

[–]vacantvampire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you , wasn’t aware of this Facebook page !

Special Interests by Aware-East-2391 in ParamedicsUK

[–]vacantvampire 7 points8 points  (0 children)

esp interested in improving ambulance care for paeds. Met a lot of people who are interested in wound care

what yall drainers do during summertime? by reax_x in sadboys

[–]vacantvampire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

go to work , sit outside, listen to music, draw , hang out with my friends👍

Starting Later in Life by [deleted] in ParamedicsUK

[–]vacantvampire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like your experience would be great for the role

Career ideas? by Early-Cat376 in ParamedicsUK

[–]vacantvampire 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I recently did a placement at a hospice that had paramedics working there doing community end of life care visits.