Last updated1 February 2021 Briefing Inclusive recruitment: supporting economic recovery This briefing highlights the economic impact of COVID-19 and the role the NHS can play in supporting local recovery.
Last updated3 June 2025 Guidance Professional registration and qualification checks standard This guide details the requirements to verify professional registration, qualifications, and English language competency.
Last updated3 June 2025 Guidance Right to work checks standard This guide details the requirements for verifying an individual's right to work in the UK.
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 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 updated4 February 2021 Guidance Model declaration form A Form only to be used when recruiting to positions listed in the exceptions order of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act or the Police Act regulations.
Last updated3 June 2025 Guidance Criminal record checks standard This guide details the criminal record checking requirements for eligible roles in the NHS.
Last updated25 April 2023 Blog post Preceptorship for maternity support workers University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust tell us about their flexible maternity support worker (MSW) role and preceptorship programme.
Last updated4 February 2021 Guidance Model declaration form B This form should be used when recruiting to positions which fall under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.