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 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 updated10 February 2026 Page Sickness Absence Toolkit Guidance for NHS managers to have supportive conversations around sickness absence.
Last updated14 November 2025 Guidance Making workplace adjustments to support disabled staff Under the Equality Act 2010, employers have a legal responsibility to make reasonable adjustments for disabled staff.
Last updated15 September 2025 Page Recruiting people with experience of homelessness toolkit A toolkit to help employers to recruit and support employees who have experienced homelessness.
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 Action needed on job evaluation outcomes for nursing and midwifery staff NHS Staff Council guidance to support the publication of updated profiles for nursing and midwifery.
Last updated10 October 2022 Case study Diversifying GOSH’s apprenticeships programme Read how Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) diversified their apprenticeships programme and became an inclusive recruiter in the local area.
Last updated22 December 2025 Article Immigration white paper webinar with the Home Office Watch back the webinar on the immigration white paper delivered by the Home Office.
Last updated3 June 2025 Guidance Criminal record checks standard This guide details the criminal record checking requirements for eligible roles in the NHS.