Resources

Professional registration and qualification checks standard

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

27 June 2024

Right to work checks standard

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

27 June 2024

Employment history and reference checks standard

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

27 June 2024

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.

27 June 2024

Work health assessments standard

This guide details the requirements for work health assessments.

27 June 2024

Criminal record checks standard

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

27 June 2024

Staff development pathways

This is a hub of information on career pathways and staff development.

12 June 2024

The use of settlement agreements and confidentiality clauses

Guidance on the use of settlement agreements and confidentiality clauses when resolving a workplace dispute or ending an employment contract.

29 May 2024

Using flexible retirement to support retention

How to support staff to work flexibly towards the end of their career using the flexible retirement options available through the NHS Pension Scheme.

15 May 2024

International Retention Toolkit

Actions employers can take to ensure internationally recruited staff will want to stay, thrive and build lasting careers in the NHS.

15 May 2024

Making links between health and care and further education

Health and care and further education should work together to build better links to ensure a strong talent pipeline.

13 May 2024

NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook

Handbook amendment number 54 TCS Advisory Notice (02/2024) 

18 April 2024

Managing a centralised workplace adjustments budget

This guidance explores the essential considerations for effectively managing a centralised workplace adjustments budget.

10 April 2024

The importance of partnership working on health, safety and wellbeing

Guidance and information on the importance of effective partnership working on health, safety and wellbeing at a local organisational level.

27 March 2024

General maternity guidance for rotational doctors and dentists in training

This guide relates to doctors and dentists in rotational training programmes, employed on the 2016 terms and conditions of service (TCS).

7 March 2024

Health and safety competencies for NHS managers

This guidance aims to help NHS health and safety representatives assess whether managers have the right skills to address health and safety issues.

5 March 2024