Resources

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.

17 December 2025

Lead employer guidance for exception reporting

Guidance for lead employers regarding exception reporting reforms.

19 December 2025

Exception reporting reform update

Exception reporting reform update for doctors and dentists on the 2016 terms and conditions of service in England.

18 December 2025

Exception reporting guidance for HR and medical staffing

This guidance is for HR and medical staffing and covers their role and responsibilities in the exception reporting process.

18 December 2025

Exception reporting: key changes for guardians of safe working hours

This guidance provides an overview of the key changes in the new exception reporting process for guardians of safe working hours.

18 December 2025

Exception reporting guidance for directors of medical education

Guidance for DMEs on their roles and responsibilities in supporting the exception reporting processes for resident doctors.

18 December 2025

Handling, use and sharing of exception reporting data

This guidance outlines when identifiable and non-identifiable information may be used, staff access rights, and the required safeguards.

18 December 2025

Protections against experiencing detriment due to exception reporting

This guidance provides examples of what form detriment can take if it has a direct link to exception reporting.

18 December 2025

HR clarification of additional hours worked exception reports

This guidance details what HR does when an exception report relating to additional hours worked has missing information and inconsistencies.

18 December 2025

Evidencing exception reports

Guidance detailing how to provide evidence for exception reports for additional hours worked replacing the previous supervisor sign-off requirement.

18 December 2025

Career engagement and outreach

Innovative outreach models and practical steps that NHS employers can take to build local talent pipelines.

18 December 2025

Immigration White Paper webinar with the Home Office

Watch back the webinar on the Immigration White Paper delivered by the Home Office.

17 December 2025

2018 contract - Ambulance FAQs

Questions and answers relating to ambulance staff payments for unsocial hours.

17 December 2025

Governance of the NHS Pension Scheme

Details of the arrangements in place to ensure that the scheme remains sustainable for both employers and employees across England and Wales.

15 December 2025

Do OD connection events 2025

Dates for your diary for upcoming Do OD connection events and meetings.

12 December 2025

Implementing decent agile working in the NHS

A research report that identifies four key priorities to support the implementation of agile working that can succeed in supporting NHS reform.

11 December 2025