Employment checks for new employees
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Refreshed NHS Employers pre-employment check standards
Updated pre-employment check standards.
18 March 2022
Background information on the employment checks standards
This page explains the context behind the pre-employment checks, who they apply to and information on ensuring regulatory compliance.
15 April 2019
Employment check FAQs
Find answers and further information about the NHS employment check standards.
4 March 2022
Role eligibility for DBS checks
Scenarios to help employers make a more informed decision about whether a role is eligible for a DBS check and at which level.
29 October 2021
Update on temporary pre-employment check guidance
An update on the temporary pre-employment check guidance issued at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
14 March 2022
Employment history and reference checks
Guidance on the process of seeking references and verifying employment and training history.
18 March 2022
Employment checks document cross reference tool
This tool has been designed to help recruiting managers quickly identify which documents can be used as part of the pre-employment check process.
4 February 2022
Guidance for employing clinical academics
Guidance and contractual documents relating to the employment of clinical academics in the NHS.
30 July 2020
DBS fast-track checks
Employers are reminded of the strict criteria that must be met to obtain a fast-track DBS check.
18 October 2021