Last updated4 June 2025 News Updates to NHS employment checks resources Find out more about the latest updates to all six of our online resources.
Last updated3 June 2025 Guidance Employment history and reference checks standard This guide details the process of seeking references and verifying employment and training history.
Last updated28 May 2025 Article Employment checks document cross reference tool This tool has been designed to help recruiting managers quickly identify which documents can be used as part of the pre-employment check process.
Last updated21 January 2026 News DBS checks for self-employed people and personal employees Read about the updates to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidelines.
Last updated17 January 2020 Article Consistency checking Find out how to ensure robust consistency checking in your job matching and local evaluation outcomes.
Last updated3 June 2025 Guidance 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.
Last updated17 July 2024 Handbook 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.
Last updated12 August 2024 Guidance DBS checks webinar series Explore our webinar series which looked at DBS checks.
Last updated3 June 2025 Guidance Criminal record checks standard This guide details the criminal record checking requirements for eligible roles in the NHS.
Last updated26 March 2026 Guidance Right to work checks standard This guide details the requirements for verifying an individual's right to work in the UK.