Hi Andy,
Some years ago we had this in the NHS with people applying to be student
nurses and then realising they couldn't manage the role. Which similarly
caused a few problems. The nurse manager and HR got together and produced
an "add on" section to the job discription describing the potential hazards
of the job: manual handling, need to be vaccinated for Hepatitis B, night
duty etc. Plus a phrase if they felt unsure about whether to apply for the
post to get in touch first. This was sent out with application forms to
potential applicants. Basically to try and raise awareness of what the job
entailed. This was before DDA though. But it helped in that the employer
had tried at this one stage to inform people of the hazards of the job
BEFORE THEY WERE EXPOSEDN to the hazards ie. in line with current law. With
recruitment processes so different these days don't know if this is an idea
for you?
Regards
Sue
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