HelenAngelfish
Well-Known Member
I am in the precess of waiting for a date for my surgery, my clinical manager was ok with me when i told her what was happening before I had all the appointments, I bumped into the person who does my rota at work and she saito warn me that if I get a date for the op that in anytime in august that my clinical manager will get me to cancel it and get another one as there won't be anough staff to cover, ( i work in the hospital where the op will happen and we have staff that work term time only), I just wondered if there is anyway she is actually allowed to do that. I am back at work next week so will try and catch the consultant and see what he says, I want this done sooner rather than later and don't want to another few months for a date when it does actually come through. He may be able to get me a earlier date I don't know
Short answer is no.
No matter what the operation is for. This is a medical procedure. The NHS are giving you a date and that is that.
The Rota person isn't your manager so cannot say that to you! Speak to your manager now and ensure they understand when you get the date you get it. And that is the date you're sticking to. It's hard enough to get a date.
When is ever a good time for an operation? Never. So erring all ways comes up.
Don't worry what people say. And don't let anyone make you feel bad for it. Xxxx
Hope you get your date soon xxx
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