Last updated3 June 2025 Guidance Criminal record checks standard This guide details the criminal record checking requirements for eligible roles in the NHS.
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 updated3 June 2025 Guidance Work health assessments standard This guide details the requirements for work health assessments.
Last updated5 March 2024 Guidance Health and safety competencies for NHS managers This guidance aims to help NHS health and safety representatives assess whether managers have the right skills to address health and safety issues.
Last updated24 November 2025 Page International Recruitment Toolkit Use this resource to plan your approach to overseas recruitment activity, or to review the quality and efficiency of your existing practices.
Last updated5 October 2022 Guidance Improving the retention of registered nurses and midwives This toolkit enables organisations to undertake a self-assessment against the seven elements of the NHS People Promise.
Last updated19 September 2025 Guidance FAQs for the 2016 doctors in training contract Answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the 2016 doctors in training terms and conditions.
Last updated10 July 2025 Article Code of Practice frequently asked questions These FAQs cover the Code of Practice for those on the Ethical Recruiters List, health and care employers, and international recruits.
Last updated21 November 2025 Guidance International Retention Toolkit Actions employers can take to ensure internationally recruited staff will want to stay, thrive and build lasting careers in the NHS.
Last updated19 June 2023 Guidance Guidance for the GoSWH to identify contractual breaches Read our guidance for the guardians of safe working hours (GoSWH) to identify contractual breaches that incur a financial penalty.