Resources

Student placements: diversifying opportunities and providing a quality experience

A guide for employers to grow and diversify placement capacity while delivering high-quality student learning experiences.

27 August 2025

NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook

This document sets out the full terms and conditions of service (TCS) for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.

1 April 2026

NHS terms and conditions of service resource hub

Resources and guidance to assist employers in understanding and applying the NHS TCS Handbook and NHS Job Evaluation Handbook.

12 March 2026

Archived terms and conditions handbooks

List of archived terms and conditions of service handbooks.

1 April 2026

2026 pay and TCS advisory notices

Pay and terms and conditions advisory notices during 2026 for staff employed under the NHS terms and conditions of service.

1 April 2026

Medical Training Initiative

Guidance relating to the Medical Training Initiative. We describe the scheme, how it fits into the points-based immigration system and the NHS.

1 April 2026

Governance of the NHS Pension Scheme

Details of the arrangements in place to ensure that the scheme remains sustainable for both employers and employees across England and Wales.

1 April 2026

Three ways to become a Forces-friendly employer

These videos showcase the support that Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust offers their Reservists

30 March 2026

Student experience

Explore what employers can do to better support their students on placement.

30 March 2026

Stage 4: Refresher training

This training programme is designed for participants who have completed their job evaluation (JE) training and wish to refresh their knowledge.

27 March 2026

Stage 2: Consistency checking course

This one-day training is designed for experienced job evaluation practitioners and those who wish to train as members of consistency checking panels.

27 March 2026

Stage 1: Job matching course

This two-day training programme is designed for NHS employees who wish to sit on job matching panels.

27 March 2026

NHS Staff Council joint statements and papers

Statements, papers, and guidance that has been agreed jointly through the NHS Staff Council.

27 March 2026

Employment Rights Act 2025

Details of the Employment Rights Act 2025 roadmap and actions for employers.

26 March 2026

Right to work checks standard

This guide details the requirements for verifying an individual's right to work in the UK.

26 March 2026

Industrial action guidance, resources and FAQs

Guidance and supporting FAQs to help employers with industrial relations good practice.

26 March 2026