Right to work checks standard This guide details the requirements for verifying an individual's right to work in the UK. 3 June 2025
NHS Staff Council joint statements and papers Statements, papers, and guidance that has been agreed jointly through the NHS Staff Council. 3 June 2025
Employment history and reference checks standard This guide details the process of seeking references and verifying employment and training history. 3 June 2025
Identity checks standard This guide details the requirements to verify the identity of all workers before commencing any type of work or volunteering in the NHS. 3 June 2025
Work health assessments standard This guide details the requirements for work health assessments. 3 June 2025
Criminal record checks standard This guide details the criminal record checking requirements for eligible roles in the NHS. 3 June 2025
Investment and upskilling line managers When you invest and upskill in your employees, you are also investing in the long-term retention of staff. 2 June 2025
Cost-of-living support: data-driven approach An example of a data-driven and evidence-based approach to support the financial welfare of the workforce. 2 June 2025
Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week 2025 #EQW2025 took place on 19-23 May. Find out what happened during the week, access resources and catch up on our webinar. 2 June 2025
Board buy in to support the rising cost of living Gaining board buy in means inspiring others to support your vision or goals for the organisation. 2 June 2025
Doctors' extra-contractual work Extra-contractual work is completed outside a doctor's contracted hours or job plan. 2 June 2025
Implementing innovative flexible working to combat escalating demand on services Read how Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust used an innovative flexible working model to combat escalating demand for imaging diagnostic services. 29 May 2025
Employment checks document cross reference tool This tool has been designed to help recruiting managers quickly identify which documents can be used as part of the pre-employment check process. 28 May 2025
Pay scales for 2025/26 NHS terms and conditions annual, hourly and HCAS pay scales (also known as pay bands or pay rates or payscales) for 2025/26 22 May 2025
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. 22 May 2025
2025 pay and TCS advisory notices Pay and terms and conditions advisory notices during 2025 for staff employed under the NHS terms and conditions of service. 22 May 2025