We're aware that dates on the forum are not currently showing correctly, and that mobile users may see some extra spacing between threads. Please bear with us while we get this fixed.
We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
We're aware that dates on the Forum are not currently showing correctly, and that mobile users may see some extra spacing between threads. Please bear with us while we get this fixed, and see Site Feedback for updates.
Employer withdraw conditional job offer
Comments
-
Yettym said:TELLIT01 said:My suspicion is that those who made the job offer to you didn't actually have the authority to so, but had assumed they had picked the right person for the job. When the preferred appointee was passed up the chain of command to the Chief Nurse, it was decided at that level that you didn't have the required depth of experience. Somewhere along the line there would seem to have been a breakdown in their internal communication processes, and you have become the unwitting victim.Mistakes happen. The question now is, do you want to take the position which now appears to be on offer, and use it as a stepping stone? I can certainly understand you being annoyed and upset, but don't let this colour your view of the entire organisation. You need to look beyond that at your own career prospects.
I don’t think that is the reason, I think it was because I asked about the 5% wage increase announced by all NHS trust , I think it triggered her because she never responded to that email. If she will not be offering me the job she will not send me the mobile phone and laptop forms. And also she waited for 4weeks to withdraw the job offer .I will ask my current employer tomorrow if they can rescind my old job. Thanks you0 -
I am actually aware of two instances where people were offered jobs after interview, only to be told that the person who made the offer didn't actually have the authority to make the offer.
1 -
Yettym said:TELLIT01 said:My suspicion is that those who made the job offer to you didn't actually have the authority to so, but had assumed they had picked the right person for the job. When the preferred appointee was passed up the chain of command to the Chief Nurse, it was decided at that level that you didn't have the required depth of experience. Somewhere along the line there would seem to have been a breakdown in their internal communication processes, and you have become the unwitting victim.Mistakes happen. The question now is, do you want to take the position which now appears to be on offer, and use it as a stepping stone? I can certainly understand you being annoyed and upset, but don't let this colour your view of the entire organisation. You need to look beyond that at your own career prospects.
I don’t think that is the reason, I think it was because I asked about the 5% wage increase announced by all NHS trust , I think it triggered her because she never responded to that email. If she will not be offering me the job she will not send me the mobile phone and laptop forms. And also she waited for 4weeks to withdraw the job offer .I will ask my current employer tomorrow if they can rescind my old job. Thanks you
Never attribute to conspiracy what can be better explained by c0ck-up.8 -
Yettym said:El_Torro said:I have no experience working for the NHS, so take what I say for what it's worth:
Normally it's best practice not to hand your notice in until you have a contract with your new employer. I don't think a conditional offer letter counts. Saying this now doesn't help you much, something to consider for the future though.
I don't think that contacting the CEO or Chief Nurse will lead to an outcome that you are happy with. I wouldn't do it.
You have been offered a Band 6 role at your new employer. Can you take that and start looking for a Band 7 role elsewhere? This seems to be the best way to proceed, assuming your current employer isn't willing to withdraw your resignation.
I can understand why you are not happy with the way you have been treated. I wouldn't be either. Unless I'm missing something about how the NHS works I don't think there's a lot you can do about it though.
They will then either wait, or not but you've given as much factual information as you can at thes time.Forty and fabulous, well that's what my cards say....0 -
Hi,
I just wanted to add that I have worked in the NHS and everywhere I've worked throughout the organisation has had a large HR department. Details of the one you need will be online.
What I would have done/would do if I were in your position would be to contact HR and ask if I could have an appointment with someone in that department who could explain the situation properly to me and also explain how what has happened was allowed to happen.
The NHS has strict rules and regulations in place for recruitment of staff. For that person to just offer you another job at a lower grade seems a bit arbitrary, and shouldn't happen in the NHS. If it does, you can appeal to their HR department.
I think it would be really good for you to contact HR anyway because not only can you discuss your own case, you can also make a complaint about the way you have been treated and help to ensure that things like that don't happen to others in the future.
If you are unhappy with the way any part of the recruitment process was handled in your case, you can even take the NHS to an Employment Tribunal. I did that once in connection with recruitment for an NHS position and we came to an agreement before the Tribunal case was actually heard but unfair recruitment practices are not encouraged. Acas can help you. They helped me. (Of course I took a job elsewhere!)
https://www.acas.org.uk/contact
You can always contact acas anyway about any aspect of employment in the UK.
Hope some of that's helpful. My own thoughts, opinions and experience.Please note - taken from the Forum Rules and amended for my own personal use (with thanks) : It is up to you to investigate, check, double-check and check yet again before you make any decisions or take any action based on any information you glean from any of my posts. Although I do carry out careful research before posting and never intend to mislead or supply out-of-date or incorrect information, please do not rely 100% on what you are reading. Verify everything in order to protect yourself as you are responsible for any action you consequently take.0 -
TELLIT01 said:My suspicion is that those who made the job offer to you didn't actually have the authority to so, but had assumed they had picked the right person for the job. When the preferred appointee was passed up the chain of command to the Chief Nurse, it was decided at that level that you didn't have the required depth of experience. Somewhere along the line there would seem to have been a breakdown in their internal communication processes, and you have become the unwitting victim.Mistakes happen. The question now is, do you want to take the position which now appears to be on offer, and use it as a stepping stone? I can certainly understand you being annoyed and upset, but don't let this colour your view of the entire organisation. You need to look beyond that at your own career prospects.0
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 348.3K Banking & Borrowing
- 252.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 452.4K Spending & Discounts
- 240.9K Work, Benefits & Business
- 617.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 175.6K Life & Family
- 254.1K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards