Recording your absence

Short-term absence of less than seven calendar days

1. Log into Employee Self Service (iTrent) using your normal University username and password on the day you return to work.
2. Select 'End a sickness absence'.
3. Enter an end date.
4. Click 'Save' at the bottom of the screen.
5. Your manager will be sent details of the absence ending.

Your line manager will arrange a return to work discussion as soon as possible.

Short-term absence of more than seven calendar days

Please follow the guidance for recording your return to work via Employee Self Service. You'll also need to obtain a 'Fit Note' (MED3 form) from your GP and send this to your line manager. They will need this within five working days of receipt of the Fit Note. Guidance for line managers on understanding and using Fit Notes is available.

Long-term absence

When you are ready and able to return to work, please contact your line manager and/or HR to discuss your return. You should also expect your line manager to make contact with you. When you have returned to work, please follow the guidance for recording your return to work via Employee Self Service.

How to correct spells of sickness

Your manager can arrange for this to be done by contacting HR and requesting that iTrent is corrected.