Resources

International Retention Toolkit

Actions employers can take to ensure internationally recruited staff will want to stay, thrive and build lasting careers in the NHS.

21 August 2024

NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook

Handbook amendment number 57 Pay Advisory Notice (02/2024) 

20 August 2024

Consultant Doctors and Dentists Pay Progression System Guidance for Employers

You can use our employer guidance on the new pay progression system for the 2003 consultant contract and clinical academic honorary contract.

19 August 2024

An overview of the National Minimum Wage

An overview of the National Minimum Wage (NMW), a guide on how to calculate NMW and FAQs.

19 August 2024

DBS checks webinar series

Explore our webinar series which looked at DBS checks.

12 August 2024

The health, safety and wellbeing of shift workers in healthcare environments

This guidance advises on key health, safety and wellbeing considerations associated with shift work in healthcare organisations.

17 July 2024

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.

17 July 2024

Seeking a self-declaration from applicants

This guidance supports employers to understand when and how to seek a self-declaration and the information that should be considered.

17 July 2024

Health and wellbeing communications guide

This guide provides practical tools that will help NHS health and wellbeing and staff experience leads deliver successful campaigns and initiatives.

2 July 2024

Eight elements of positive staff experience

Information and resources outlining the eight essential elements for an effective staff experience initiative or strategy.

28 June 2024

Professional registration and qualification checks standard

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

27 June 2024

Right to work checks standard

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

27 June 2024

Employment history and reference checks standard

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

27 June 2024

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.

27 June 2024

Work health assessments standard

This guide details the requirements for work health assessments.

27 June 2024

Criminal record checks standard

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

27 June 2024