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 resource hub

Resources and guidance to assist employers in understanding and applying the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.

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

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

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 June 2026

Doctors and dentists in training terms and conditions (England) 2016

Version 14 (June 2026) TCS for NHS doctors and dentists in training. Including exception reporting reforms.

1 June 2026

Archived terms and conditions handbooks

List of archived terms and conditions of service handbooks.

1 June 2026

DBS eligibility tool

This page signposts to the Disclosure and Barring Service's (DBS) eligibility tool resource.

27 May 2026

McCloud remedy

Removing age discrimination from the NHS Pension Scheme.

27 May 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

Confirmed industrial action strike days

This page details the confirmed national industrial action dates for health staff in England.

27 May 2026

Step into Health is supporting the Armed Forces community

Discover the key ways Step into Health has been working with employers to support the Armed Forces community.

26 May 2026

Employment check FAQs

Find answers and further information about the NHS employment check standards.

21 May 2026

OD Advanced development programme

Apply for the September 2026 cohort of OD Advanced, a free development programme for NHS OD professionals seeking to deepen their OD knowledge.

21 May 2026

Ethical recruiters list

A list of recruitment organisations, agencies, and collaborations that operate in accordance with the revised Code of Practice.

20 May 2026

Men's health guidance

Guidance for organisations on how to take practical steps to support men’s health and promote a preventative approach.

20 May 2026