Hello again everyone :)
I'm having a bit of a wobble today, I've resigned from my current employer and will be starting a band 5 NHS administrative role in a few weeks.. It's an Executive assistant post.
I've been an EA for many years but have worked in private sector, the interviewers made it very clear it was all about transferable experience and not having NHS experience wasn't a deal breaker. I got offered the post immediately after 2 interviews in 1 day, from conditional to unconditional has progressed very quickly also and now I've resigned!
I looked for a role in the NHS as I wanted a new challenge as I've worked in the private sector for 15 years.
Also as well, I wanted a job local to where we live..I'm a single parent and have no family help, and with restrictions lifted I was expected back in our central London office 4 days a week which wasn't feasible.. My new role, It's a 20 minute drive from home which is amazing.. I'm going from part time remote working to 5 days a week based in hospital Trust headquarters.. I'm actually looking forward to wearing work attire and going back into an office.
I just feel really wobbly today, its a 6 month probation period.. I'm worrying about not being good enough, or not being able to cope with the demand of the role.. My current role is extremely fast paced, complex and challenging and I work completely unsupervised but it's in an industry I know inside and out so I perform very well.. I'm worried about what they will expect of me.
I know the trust have recruited for 3 other new EAs so it's likely that someone else won't have NHS experience..
Just feel like this is a huge step, I was applying for band 4 roles and never thought for a second I'd get an interview for a Band 5 let alone get the role, I'm so happy and excited but also very anxious and just want to do really well.
Can anyone offer any words of wisdom :)
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Band 5 NHS Admin role.. Having a wobble
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Pebbledashery · 14/04/2021 16:55
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