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Guidance on wording of NHS conditional offer letters

Read our FAQ about forming conditional job offers and reducing risks when withdrawing an offer.

21 May 2026

NHS Employers has published a frequently asked question (FAQ) containing legal guidance on how to word NHS conditional job offers that depend on pre-employment checks, and what should be done to lower the risk if an offer is withdrawn.

The guidance outlines the legalities of a conditional offer and how to make sure the wording of this matches the way your recruitment process actually works.

It advises to clearly state that any pre-employment conditions must be met before a binding contract is created, and to separate those from any post-employment terms.

The FAQ can be found on our web page under the General FAQs section.