NHS Employers

About NHS Employers

We are the employers’ organisation for the NHS in England. We support workforce leaders and their teams in four main ways:

1. We represent
2. We lead
3. We support
4. We connect

We are the employers’ organisation for the NHS in England. We support workforce leaders and represent employers and systems to develop a sustainable workforce and be the best employers they can be. We are part of The NHS Alliance.

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Sickness Absence Toolkit

Guidance for NHS managers to have supportive conversations around sickness absence.

23 July 2026

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Right to work checks standard

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

23 July 2026

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Salary sacrifice schemes

Information on salary sacrifice arrangements and tax-free childcare and how it impacts employers and employees.

20 April 2021

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Employer guidance for calculating statutory minimum wage rates

An overview of National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, how they apply in the NHS, and the main steps employers should take to stay compliant.

14 March 2025

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Latest news

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Updated medical and dental pay and conditions circular

Updated pay figures and mirrored nodal points, as a result of the nodal point reform.

24 July 2026

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GMC publishes results of the 2026 national training survey

Read a summary of the key findings from the General Medical Council’s (GMC) national training survey for doctors in postgraduate medical training.

23 July 2026

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Employment checks standards updated

See the details about our updated employment checks resources.

23 July 2026

Armed Forces Covenant. Employer Recognition Scheme. Bronze Award, Silver Award and Gold Award.

Celebrate our new ERS gold award winners

Congratulations to the healthcare organisations that have been awarded gold under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

21 July 2026

Latest case studies

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

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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

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Piloting a T Level industry placement offer in a mental health trust

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

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Using CPD funds equitably for fairer access to development

Find out what Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust did to improve the tracking of CPD, enabling more equitable access for all staff.

7 July 2026

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Upcoming events

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Strategic Workforce Forum

Book now for our annual flagship event for senior workforce leaders to discuss the future of workforce planning.

13 October 2026 10:00 - 14 October 2026 15:30 GMT

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