What do NHS references ask for?

You must make sure that your 1st referee is your current employer. Guidance about providing references will be on your application form. We’ll normally ask for references to cover 3 years of your job history, training or education.

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What do new employers ask for in a reference UK?

details about your skills, ability and experience. details about your character, strengths and weaknesses relating to your suitability for the new role. how often you were off work. disciplinary details.

What can you ask in a reference check UK?

Essential questions for basic written references include:

Dates of employment.
Job title and main responsibilities.
Attendance record and number of days sick leave taken.
If they were reliable, honest, hardworking etc.
Any disciplinary actions taken against them.
If there are any reasons why they should not be employed.

How do NHS references work?

Once an applicant has accepted a job offer, they will add their referee details using the NHS Jobs service. You will check the referee details and request the references. Once received, you will accept, get more information, or reject it.

Do NHS actually check references?

NHS staff bank Always seek the applicant’s permission to obtain a reference from their current employer as they may not have informed their current employer of their intentions to leave. Check all information obtained in the reference with the information provided by the applicant as part of their application.

What are the 6 NHS employment checks?

The six areas below make up the NHS Employment Check Standards: Verification of identity checks • Right to work checks • Registration and qualification checks • Employment history and reference checks • Criminal record checks & Model Declaration Forms • Occupational health checks.

What can you not ask in a reference check UK?

Do not ask about marital status, age, religion, disabilities or national origin. Ask a lawyer: It is always a good idea to review your reference checking procedures with your legal team.

What are the three types of referencing?

Now there are three kinds of cell references that you can use in Excel:

Relative Cell References.
Absolute Cell References.
Mixed Cell References.

What can be asked in a reference check?

Typical Reference Check Questions

How do you know the candidate?
How did you work with the candidate?
How did the candidate’s employment end?
What were the candidate’s job titles or roles?
Did the candidate receive any promotions at this company?
Does the candidate possess the job skills required for this position?

What can you not ask on a reference check?

Don’t ask about a candidate’s sexuality, age, religion or similar matters. Anything related to personal health. Don’t ask about a candidate’s medical history or the existence of disabilities. You can ask whether the candidate is capable of performing the tasks that the job requires.

How do I find my NHS references?

To obtain the reference number you can either call NHS Professionals on your normal contact number or call the Disclosure and Barring Service direct on 03000 200 190, stating the personal details required.

Do the NHS check your qualifications?

Qualification Checks Not all NHS careers require qualifications or industry registrations, but for those that do, your education and certifications will be verified.

How do I request references from NHS Employers?

See appendices one to four in the document below. Please note that NHS Employers does not hold any information about individuals who are working or have worked in the NHS. All reference requests should be sent to the HR or personnel department at the relevant NHS organisation directly.

What’s new on Page 3 of the NHS reference book?

Pages 3 – 4: clarified guidance outlining how employers can use the most recent reference to NHS to NHS moves, rather than gaining employment history for the past three years. Page 9: a new section on armed forced references and using certificate of service as a potential reference.

How do I accept a job offer with references?

How do I accept or reject references?

You will check the referee details and request the references. Once received, you will accept, get more information, or reject it. If you receive a reference outside of the NHS Jobs service, you can add these details manually.