Would the NHS sue an employee (band 2 clerical/admin) who left without giving notice?

Flugelhorn

best just work the notice, taking any leave you still have.

Undervalued

Flugelhorn wrote: »

best just work the notice, taking any leave you still have.

You can only take the leave with the employer's permission. They could insist on the notice being worked and pay for the holiday after the OP leaves.

I agree that the chances of the OP being sued are almost zero (well certainly in single figures). A small business might well (unlawfully) withhold pay creating a "you sue us and we will sue you" standoff. However it is unlikely the NHS would behave like that. Two wrongs don't make a right.

t0rt0ise

ThemeOne wrote: »

Even with references they would likely still provide a non-committal reference just confirming that you worked in the role and your start and leaving dates. This is all most businesses give these days (on paper, at least) whatever they thought of you.

I've worked in several NHS hospitals and never had a non-committal reference such as you describe. So why do people give this sort of information when they know nothing?

either_or_2

Thanks everybody for your advice, I really appreciate it. Just to clarify - my contract of employment is fixed term, which is the reason I only have to give one week's notice.

ironpetal

Would have been helpful to have known you were fixed term in the beginning.

I think the best approach for you would be to speak to a union rep in the place and ask them even if you are not a union member they can still give you direct advice.