Stuck on "Conditional Offer" for Jan intake trainee role – how long will I have to wait?
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some reassurance or insight from anyone who has done an NHS trainee psychological practitioner pathway (like EMHP, CWP, or PWP).
I interviewed for a trainee role back in mid-June and received a conditional offer. I have already cleared all of my pre-employment checks—my DBS, Occupational Health, and references are all fully completed and green. HR said in an email that I’m ready to start.
However, they also told me they could not issue anything (I’m guessing my final unconditional contract) because they are waiting on the January start date to be released.
Is it normal to be left sitting on a "conditional" offer and how long will this realistically take until it is unconditional?
Has anyone else experienced this massive gap between clearing checks and the intake?
When do January start dates generally get released?
For peace of mind, can the Trust rescind the offer while I'm waiting in this limbo, or am I safe since my checks are done?
Thanks in advance!