Resources

Student placements: diversifying opportunities and providing a quality experience

A guide for employers to grow and diversify placement capacity while delivering high-quality student learning experiences.

27 August 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.

1 April 2026

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.

12 March 2026

OD in the NHS 2026: Meet the exhibitors

Introducing the exhibitors at our Do OD conference; OD in the NHS 2026: Confidence in change.

30 April 2026

Flex Evelina: embedding a fair and inclusive flexible working culture

Evelina London shows how a staff‑led approach improved access to flexible working, addressed inequality and shaped a more inclusive workplace culture.

29 April 2026

National band 5 nursing review

Details on how band 5 nursing commitment in England aligns with the NHS Staff Council’s 2025 nursing and midwifery job matching profile updates.

29 April 2026

Decent and agile flexible working: practical options for managers

This resource supports managers in implementing decent and agile flexible working to assist them in meeting key workforce challenges.

29 April 2026

Recruiting under 18s into the NHS

Read our guidance that busts the myths and misconceptions when employing people under the age of 18 years old.

29 April 2026

OD Essentials

Apply for our OD Essentials training course, a free course for those working in OD in the NHS.

28 April 2026

UK immigration policy: latest updates and employer implications

A summary of the most recent confirmed changes affecting the Skilled Worker and Health and Care Visa routes.

27 April 2026

Findings for reward and recognition in the NHS Staff Survey

Summary of the we are recognised and rewarded findings from the 2025 NHS Staff Survey.

23 April 2026

Retire and return: a streamlined approach

Read how this trust developed a fully digital retire and return process that improved clarity, sped up approvals and eliminated lost forms.

23 April 2026

Creating an inclusive and coordinated route from the Armed Forces to the NHS

Discover how Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust support the Armed Forces community through every step of their journey.

22 April 2026

How Jobcentre Plus can support employers

Find out how Department for Work and Pensions’ Jobcentre plus services can help you support local communities and grow your workforce.

22 April 2026

NHS Staff Council joint statements and papers

Statements, papers, and guidance that has been agreed jointly through the NHS Staff Council.

22 April 2026

Flexible working toolkit: individuals working in the NHS

This toolkit is for all NHS staff to understand their options for flexible working and how to make requests for such arrangements.

17 April 2026