Resources

Student placements in the NHS

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

1 June 2026

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 June 2026

Criminal record checks standard

This guide details the criminal record checking requirements for eligible roles in the NHS.

23 July 2026

Work health assessments standard

Guidance on NHS work health assessments, including recruitment checks, occupational health requirements and reasonable adjustments.

23 July 2026

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.

23 July 2026

Employment history and reference checks standard

This guide details the process of seeking references and verifying employment and training history.

23 July 2026

Right to work checks standard

This guide details the requirements for verifying an individual's right to work in the UK.

23 July 2026

Professional registration and qualification checks standard

This guide details the requirements to verify professional registration, qualifications, and English language competency.

23 July 2026

Making links between health and care and further education

Health and care and further education should work together to build better links to ensure a strong talent pipeline.

2 July 2026

Work experience in the NHS

This guide sets out how NHS organisations can design, deliver and review effective work experience programmes that benefit learners and employers.

2 July 2026

Post-incident support framework

This guidance offers a support framework with actionable steps for staff affected by physical violence and psychological trauma within NHS settings.

1 July 2026

Job evaluation Community of Practice training and engagement resource hub

Training and engagement materials for job evaluation (JE) leads to use for sessions with line managers, HR professionals and NHS employees.

24 June 2026

Repayment Clauses Guidance

Guidance for NHS employers on using repayment clauses to reclaim reasonable recruitment expenses from overseas recruits.

9 June 2026

SAS eligibility and permanency framework

This guidance informs and supports locally employed doctors and dentists (LED) staff who are looking to move to a permanent SAS contract.

4 June 2026

Guidance on recognition of experience gained outside of the NHS

This guidance supports employers in England on the recognition of experience gained outside of the NHS, both in the UK and internationally.

1 June 2026

Role eligibility for DBS checks

Scenarios to help employers make a more informed decision about whether a role is eligible for a DBS check and at which level.

27 May 2026