Right to work checks

Please be aware, NHS Employers has published temporary pre-employment check requirements for employers to follow during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please read the information available in our guidance section.
This standard outlines the type of checks and documentary evidence which are required in order to verify a candidate's legal right to work in the UK.
Further detailed guidance on preventing illegal working is available on the Home Office website.
To verify a candidate's identity, employers must refer to the identity check standard.
Further guidance
There are six employment check standards that employers must undertake as part of their recruitment processes. Read the background information about the purpose of the standards, who they apply to and how to meet compliance and view our frequently asked questions.