Pre-Employment Checks :: Hampshire Hospitals Trustnet

The recruitment process should be conducted in a professional, timely manner and in compliance with all employment and safeguarding legislation and all statutory guidance.
DBS Checks should be completed to the correct standard - See the additional information regarding DBS in the toolbar.
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 allows cautions and convictions to be considered spent after a specific amount of time. Roles we recruit for that offer support, care or work with children, young people or adults are exempt from this Act, meaning applicants must make a disclosure even if they are past the rehabilitation period.
Click here to access further information about DBS Checks - Guidance for Employers

WHAT IS SAFER RECRUITMENT?

Safer recruitment is a set of safe practises that support us to recruit the right people and volunteers to work with children, young people or adults.
Reduces the risk of harm, abuse and neglect to adults and children.
Everyone should be committed to the wellbeing and safety of all individuals who are considered 'at risk' at the time.
Managers should demonstrate and demand acceptable standards of behaviour and encourage staff to report concerns.
Interview Panels should be aware of the correct procedures for effective facilitation of recruitment.

NHS SAFER RECRUITMENT

Pre-employment checks are conducted prior to an applicant starting a role with us and are key.
We will check the candidate's employment status, previous experience and character to prevent unsuitable people accessing positions of trust.
Anyone can become at risk when they become a patient in a hospital, potentially due to illness, treatment, or injuries.
The 6 Standards outlining the type and levels of checks the NHS must carry out before recruitment someone are: