Guidance

Values based recruitment: behaviour framework

Examples of behaviours which do and do not align with the values of the NHS Constitution.

Publication date: 25 November 2014

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The behaviour framework can be used in conjunction with our values mapping tool to link behaviours to local values. The behaviour framework has a range of uses, including as scoring criteria for interviews, or the basis for appraisal processes.

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