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.
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Last updated1 April 2026 Guidance Medical Training Initiative Guidance relating to the Medical Training Initiative. We describe the scheme, how it fits into the points-based immigration system and the NHS.
Last updated18 December 2025 Guidance Protections against experiencing detriment due to exception reporting This guidance provides examples of what form detriment can take if it has a direct link to exception reporting.
Last updated26 August 2026 Article Consultation response on reforms of zero hours contracts summary A summary of the NHS Employers response to the government's consultation on ending zero hours contracts
Last updated22 September 2026 Page Sickness Absence Toolkit Guidance for NHS managers to have supportive conversations around sickness absence.
Last updated18 November 2025 Case study Happier staff, healthier patients: the benefits of flexible working Bridgewater Community Healthcare Foundation Trust's Making Flexible Work campaign reaps benefits for both staff and patients.
Last updated9 August 2024 Guidance Legal advice on inappropriate behaviour outside the workplace Legal guidance which provides advice on handling the conduct of NHS staff outside the workplace.
Last updated8 April 2025 Article The history of pay in the NHS Background into the history of pay including the establishment of the General Whitley Council, Agenda for Change and the medical and dental contracts.
Last updated12 October 2022 Guidance Improving the personal safety of lone workers A guide for staff work alone, outlining what employers should do to improve safety for lone workers and what you can do to protect yourself.