Split shifts

Re: Split shifts

bumble bee — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:25:28 GMT

We do regular splits 1 in 3 rota .I hate them as not really enough time to do anything 8-1pm then 4 til 7pm. I never get out on time in the afternoon so i get about 2 hrs at home .Also diesel costs a bomb. I also never get out in the evenings so effectively doing nearly 12 hrs days.

Re: Split shifts

Kathryn — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:28:25 GMT

2 or 3 times a week as part of normal shift pattern. No petrol allowance and we regularly finish late on both shifts!

Re: Split shifts

Vicky RVN — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:46:17 GMT

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I just wondered how many people do split shifts and how often. Is this the norm? I've been in my job for a few months now and love the work but am struggling with the split shifts.

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is it just me or does Kathryn's pic say vetnurse editor below it? Maybe Arlo has had a sex change hehehehe

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says it on mine too!! hmm think your right, Arlo maybe needs to tell us something....

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Haha i'm seeing that too! Arlo, is there something you've forgotten to tell us?!

Re: Split shifts

Kay Eminson — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:18:49 GMT

I do them occassionally, its just like having a long and un-productive lunch break. But mostly it is reception staff as we need the staff more in the morning and the evening, as nurses can cover desk during the day time.

Re: Split shifts

loopylou711 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:51:45 GMT

[quote user="SaskiaVN"]

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I just wondered how many people do split shifts and how often. Is this the norm? I've been in my job for a few months now and love the work but am struggling with the split shifts.

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is it just me or does Kathryn's pic say vetnurse editor below it? Maybe Arlo has had a sex change hehehehe

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says it on mine too!! hmm think your right, Arlo maybe needs to tell us something....

Re: Split shifts

Fiona Leathers — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:10:11 GMT

I do 8.30-1pm then 3-7pm each day, so it's effectively a split shift / long lunch. It gives me enough time to run home, walk dogs, shop, lunch, then back. Its only a pain if we run over into the lunch time.

Re: Split shifts

Cat Woman — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:35:34 GMT

We have split shifts on our regular rota. 8-12 then 4.30-7pm. Not too bad really - plenty of time to go shopping or do stuff at home in the afternoon. I live 100 yards from the surgery though, so traveling/petrol not a problem for me!

Re: Split shifts

Saskia Quinn — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:19:41 GMT

[quote user="Kathryn"]

I just wondered how many people do split shifts and how often. Is this the norm? I've been in my job for a few months now and love the work but am struggling with the split shifts.

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is it just me or does Kathryn's pic say vetnurse editor below it? Maybe Arlo has had a sex change hehehehe

Re: Split shifts

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:12:18 GMT

We work a duty shift here is that a split shift? 8:30am - 7:30pm plus on call that evening until 8:30am and you have a 2 hour break in the middle of the day.

Re: Split shifts

les punton — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:43:54 GMT

we use to do them on a weekly basis (rota of 1:4) I hated them, it was 8-12 then 2-6, it was just and extended lunch break where I would sleep most of it!

Re: Split shifts

A Little TLC — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:33:42 GMT

I hated splits, used to knacker me out big time..

Re: Split shifts

Maisy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:56:48 GMT

Only really did them if a nurse was off sick and someone had to cover the late shift, yet needed an extra pair of hands in the morning. It wasn't very often that you had to do one, and the nurses would sort it out between themselves to make sure they were being carried out fairly. Also got an extra £10 account for petrol.

How often are you having to do them? Are they part of your normal shift pattern?