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

Estates and facilities placements for T Level students with Pennine Care

Hear about the successful pilot of T Level industry placements in estates and facilities management with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

8 April 2026

Skilled Worker Route

Find out about eligibility and fee structure.

8 April 2026

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

8 April 2026

Advanced practice

Learn how to use advanced practitioner roles to support workforce planning and enable career progression

6 April 2026

Exception reporting reform FAQs

Answers to questions about changes to exception reporting arrangements from 4 February 2026. These changes apply to England only.

2 April 2026

Information for guardians of safe working hours

Guidance and resources for the guardians of safe working hours (GoSWH) including exception reporting flowcharts and FAQs.

2 April 2026

Transforming community care with a multi-professional team

Weymouth and Portland strengthened its community care from reactive to preventative, resulting in earlier intervention and reduced duplication.

1 April 2026

Pension tax guidance for employers

Our guidance covers the local options employers can put in place to support staff who are facing pension tax issues.

1 April 2026

Locally employed doctors (LEDs)

Information about locally employed doctors (LEDs), what the roles are, how they work and resources to support employers.

1 April 2026

Medical Training Initiative

Guidance relating to the Medical Training Initiative. We describe the scheme, how it fits into the points-based immigration system and the NHS.

1 April 2026

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.

1 April 2026

2026 pay and TCS advisory notices

Pay and terms and conditions advisory notices during 2026 for staff employed under the NHS terms and conditions of service.

1 April 2026

Archived terms and conditions handbooks

List of archived terms and conditions of service handbooks.

1 April 2026