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 resource hub

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

16 January 2026

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.

5 January 2026

Flexible working toolkit: line managers

This toolkit is for all line managers in the NHS to help them best support their teams to work flexibly.

5 March 2026

New annex 31 of the NHS TCS Handbook

Details of the introduction of the new annex 31 in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS) Handbook, relating to the NHS Job Evaluation Scheme.

5 March 2026

Think Flex First: flexible working webinar recording

Catch up on our Think Flex First NHS webinar, showcasing updated flexible working resources and support.

5 March 2026

Flexible working toolkit: individuals working in the NHS

This toolkit is for all NHS staff to understand their options for flexible working and how to make requests for such arrangements.

4 March 2026

Employment Rights Act 2025

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

3 March 2026

NHS Pension Scheme member contributions

An overview of the contribution rates payable by members in the NHS Pension Scheme including annual changes.

2 March 2026

Changes to Deduction of contributions at source (DOCAS) regulations

Following the Employment Rights Bill receiving Royal Assent in December 2025, changes are being made to the DOCAS regulations in the public sector.

2 March 2026

Rest, rehydrate, refuel project

Hear about a project aimed at understanding and tackling the barriers to sufficient hydration, breaks and refreshment facilities for NHS staff.

27 February 2026

Sleep, fatigue and the workplace

Information on how sleep and fatigue can impact on the health of staff, with practical recommendations for improving the quality of sleep and rest.

27 February 2026

Salisbury NHS Trust's gold-standard commitment

Find out how this trust has improved its commitment to its Armed Forces community.

25 February 2026

Embedding T Levels into a grow your own workforce strategy

Insights and recommendations on how to integrate T Level placements into workforce strategies.

25 February 2026

Flexible working FAQs

The NHS Staff Council has developed a range of FAQs to help employers embed the new contractual flexible working provisions.

24 February 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.

20 February 2026