Last updated1 September 2023 Guidance A summary of NHS England’s Fit and Proper Person Test Framework NHS Employers has worked with legal firm Capsticks to create a guide which will help organisations to prepare for the new requirements.
Last updated22 August 2025 Guidance Guidance for SAS transfer to 2021 contracts The guidance sets out the steps that employers and SAS doctors and dentists should follow when transferring to the 2021 contracts.
Last updated15 September 2023 Guidance Commissioning occupational health services A guide to support NHS commissioning teams in procuring occupational health services for staff.
Last updated8 October 2025 Guidance SAS development guidance Use this guide to ensure SAS doctors receive the support they need to develop in their careers and to continue to deliver high-quality patient care.
Last updated28 January 2025 Page COVID-19: NHS Staff Council joint guidance Joint guidance following the withdrawal of DHSC’s terms and conditions COVID-19 guidance.
Last updated13 August 2021 Case study Reducing agency spend at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Read how the trust achieved a consistent 98-99 per cent qualified nurse fill rate in its emergency department while reducing reliance on agency staff.
Last updated23 June 2025 Article Rapid access to treatment and rehabilitation for NHS staff This updated guidance supports NHS organisation to manage rapid access services for staff in their organisation.
Last updated19 June 2023 Case study Supporting SAS doctor wellbeing at UHDB Read our case study with UHDB that highlights a wellbeing event the organisation held for its specialty and specialist (SAS) doctors.
Last updated13 January 2022 Case study Virtual learning for students Read how Devon Partnership piloted remote virtual learning for mental health and occupational health students to enhance placement experience.
Last updated20 January 2022 Case study Empowering staff to assess suicide risk in colleagues Read how University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group supported their staff who were at serious risk of suicide.