Resources

Professional registration and qualification checks standard

This guide details the requirements to verify professional registration, qualifications, and English language competency.

23 July 2026

Right to work checks standard

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

23 July 2026

Employment history and reference checks standard

This guide details the process of seeking references and verifying employment and training history.

23 July 2026

Identity checks standard

This guide details the requirements to verify the identity of all workers before commencing any type of work or volunteering in the NHS.

23 July 2026

Work health assessments standard

Guidance on NHS work health assessments, including recruitment checks, occupational health requirements and reasonable adjustments.

23 July 2026

Criminal record checks standard

This guide details the criminal record checking requirements for eligible roles in the NHS.

23 July 2026

NHS Staff Standards FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions from employers about the NHS Staff Standards.

20 July 2026

Opening leadership pathways for SAS doctors

Find out how appointing an SAS leader strengthened departmental decision making and supported recruitment, retention and inclusion.

20 July 2026

North West Radiotherapy Network pilots successful T Level small team project

The North West Radiotherapy Network works with Digital T Level students to develop an innovative information platform for patients.

20 July 2026

Supporting Armed Forces Reservists in healthcare toolkit

Your guide to understanding and supporting Armed Forces reservists in your healthcare workforce.

16 July 2026

Understanding the new Leadership and Management Framework

Watch our webinar with colleagues from NHS England outlining the new NHS Leadership and Management Framework.

16 July 2026

Improving nurse career progression: actions for leaders

Read our five actions for senior leaders, watch our webinar recording and access case studies that support good and fair employment practice.

14 July 2026

Mental health trust pilots T Level industry placements

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust successfully pilot a T Level industry placement offer to develop a future talent pipeline.

10 July 2026

Statement of commitment to addressing antisemitism, anti-Muslim hostility and all forms of racism

Employers’ response to Lord Mann's review into antisemitism and other forms of racism across the NHS and healthcare regulatory sector.

9 July 2026

Guidance for guardians of safe working hours on quarterly and annual reports

Guidance for guardians of safe working on quarterly and annual reports, covering what should be included and providing standardised templates.

8 July 2026

Medical Education and Training Review

Information about the Medical Education and Training Review commissioned by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care.

8 July 2026