East Coast Medical

[Joef88]

Have just been given start date for an on board CSA with East Coast. I had to leave my previous job due to needing treatment for a mild form of bipolar around three years ago. Obviously I have been honest and put this on the questionnaire. I am completely fit and healthy now and no longer on medication of any kind. Just slightly worried that this may affect the medical. I have provided my GP's details and offered to give them details of the psych I saw who would both confirm I am in good health and it wouldn't affect my ability to do the job. Am I worrying over nothing here or could it prevent me from starting?

 

[E&W Lucas]

On board CSA isn't safety critical, so will you actually be required to have a medical, beyond pre - employment drug screening?

 

[Joef88]

I definitely need to be screened, they did say I'd need a medical before my start date, unless all that will involve is the screening?

 

[E&W Lucas]

I definitely need to be screened, they did say I'd need a medical before my start date, unless all that will involve is the screening?

Everyone on the railway is drug screened before appointment, and can be random tested at any time. I can't see what the other requirements would be for catering crew.

 

[Joef88]

I guess I'll soon find out. Would be devastating to fail at this stage after having come through application and assessment centre stages as well as being in the holding pool for two months.

 

[bigbad82]

Joe relax, it'll be fine i'm sure, you'll be kitted out in EC colours before you know it.

 

[Joef88]

Was worrying over nothing. Recieved full offer of employment today, medical is on Tuesday. Over the moon.