Last updated23 July 2026 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 updated23 July 2026 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 updated27 May 2026 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 updated23 July 2026 Guidance Criminal record checks standard This guide details the criminal record checking requirements for eligible roles in the NHS.
Last updated23 July 2026 Guidance Right to work checks standard This guide details the requirements for verifying an individual's right to work in the UK.
Last updated23 July 2026 Guidance Professional registration and qualification checks standard This guide details the requirements to verify professional registration, qualifications, and English language competency.