Resources

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

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

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

Archived terms and conditions handbooks

List of archived terms and conditions of service handbooks.

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

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

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

Stage 4: Refresher training

This training programme is designed for participants who have completed their job evaluation (JE) training and wish to refresh their knowledge.

27 March 2026

NHS Staff Council joint statements and papers

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

27 March 2026

Stage 1: Job matching course

This two-day training programme is designed for NHS employees who wish to sit on job matching panels.

27 March 2026

Stage 2: Consistency checking course

This one-day training is designed for experienced job evaluation practitioners and those who wish to train as members of consistency checking panels.

27 March 2026

Employment Rights Act 2025

Details of the Employment Rights Act 2025 roadmap and actions for employers.

26 March 2026

Guidance for the employment of medical and dental consultants

Guidance for recruiting and employing medical and dental consultants in the NHS.

23 March 2026

Exception reporting flowchart - work schedule deviation

Use this flowchart to support you with the process on how to manage a work schedule deviation whether or not it's an immediate safety concern.

13 March 2026