Last updated8 April 2026 Article Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.
Last updated22 July 2025 News Guidance updated following immigration rule changes We have updated our guidance on how immigration policy changes will impact NHS staff.
Last updated20 October 2025 News Further changes to the immigration system announced The UK government has updated the Immigration Rules to implement the measures outlined in the Immigration White Paper.
Last updated22 May 2025 Article Pay scales for 2025/26 NHS terms and conditions annual, hourly and HCAS pay scales (also known as pay bands or pay rates or payscales) for 2025/26
Last updated27 April 2026 Article UK immigration policy: latest updates and employer implications A summary of the most recent confirmed changes affecting the Skilled Worker and Health and Care Visa routes.
Last updated29 April 2026 News DBS publishes latest business plan Find out more about the Disclosure and Barring Service's (DBS) objectives for the next 12 months, access the business plan.
Last updated29 April 2026 Guidance Decent and agile flexible working: practical options for managers This resource supports managers in implementing decent and agile flexible working to assist them in meeting key workforce challenges.
Last updated1 February 2024 Article Preceptorships A quality preceptorship programme can ensure the best possible start for newly qualified health professionals.
Last updated18 December 2025 Article Career engagement and outreach Innovative outreach models and practical steps that NHS employers can take to build local talent pipelines.
Last updated20 February 2024 Article Higher Technical Qualifications Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are quality-assured Level 4 and 5 qualifications that are available for several associate roles.