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I got a conditional offer and all my references have been sent. I have a lot of sicknesses however, it was COVID and the other one was work-related stress from the manager not work-related. When I contacted the manager she said she need to speak to someone higher from HR. Any one has been through this? Can they decline this offer?

At our Trust we haven't been counting COVID absences in the same way as other sickness absence. Have you explained to them what the absences were? It's pretty normal for them to want to check

Unfortunately, yes they can withdraw the offer. I'm public sector, not NHS, and generally we would refer to OH for clearance if there was a lot of sickness -especially stress related - but the offer would seldom be withdrawn. That sais it would depend on the role as to whether we would proceed or not.