Advice on leaving job whilst on sick

Darlyd

I have been working within nhs a year come August but been on sick for 6 weeks now. My manager explained we get full pay first month half pay second month then nothing after that. I just can't see myself going back the job has just added to my problems. I have just sent off my 6-8 week sick note in but want to hand my notice in without working it. How would this work? I'm worried I might have to pay back a month salary? I got accepted for college today a
Start September and I have a job interview next week to go along my college course.

Thanks for any help

AP007

How are you going to be fit for a new job and college if you are off sick now? Just out of interest.

paddedjohn

After the second month you will still be entitled to ssp. (as long as you qualify of course)

inkie

I thought that fit notes were only issued for 2 weeks at a time. Anyway, if you are going to hand in your notice whilst off sick, then you will get SSP for the notice period if you have exceeded the occupational sick pay.

Savvy_Sue

inkie wrote: »

I thought that fit notes were only issued for 2 weeks at a time.

Can be issued for longer: I have a colleague who sent one in in April which said "until August", and I've had one which said "for 8 weeks".

But I read it that the OP has been off for 6 weeks, and now has a Fit Note for two weeks which will take her up to 8 weeks.

inkie wrote: »

Anyway, if you are going to hand in your notice whilst off sick, then you will get SSP for the notice period if you have exceeded the occupational sick pay.

And would continue to get SSP if the employer stops paying it, I believe.

OP, you wouldn't have to pay back any of your salary.

Darlyd

Thanks guys. Will see how I get on with my interview.