Occupational Health and Pregnant

[Starlight987]

So I have been offered a new job within the NHS and before I can start I have to attend an occupational health appointment which is tomorrow. I’m currently 5 months pregnant and I don’t know whether if I should say anything or not of me being pregnant. The only worry that I have is that they will say it’s too late for me to start or any excuse. By the way this job that I have been offered is an apprenticeship which will last for 15 months, so obviously I won’t be there for the full 15 months and will have to return after maternity leave to complete the apprenticeship.

Does the employer know your pregnant?

You need to have your maternity leave submitted to them by 25 weeks which is what will be tricky.

Although you can't legally deny someone a job because of your maternity leave and pregnancy, before you start and also during your first 2 years you can be let go for any small reason.

Have a look at your rights as an apprentice as they are slightly different: www.maternityaction.org.uk/advice-2/mums-dads-scenarios/7-adopting-or-involved-in-a-surrogacy-arrangement/maternity-and-parental-rights-for-apprentices-2013/

Well you would be in breach of health and safety and common sense if you didn't- if it's a frontline role what about CALM training and Moving handling etc?

As long as you disclosed pregnancy at interview or accepting job then it's fine but if you've hidden it and not told them then you could technically be held accountable.

(I've worked for NHS so I'm aware of rules etc).

So if your employer knows then fine tell them, if not HR mist know asap or you could face disciplinary due to being untruthful.