A package of 9 policy and procedural templates to aid completion of the Care Inspectorate application. The package has been written specifically for supply of agency nurses in Scotland and is aligned to the Care Inspectorate’s requirements. It comprises the following templates: Adult Protection Policy Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Child Protection Policy Complaints Procedure […]
Training – Core & Mandatory Training for Social Care Workers (NHS Compliant)
This Core and Mandatory Training Check Procedure is designed for social work and social care agency workers and complies with NHS Framework requirements. It ensures that workers complete the requisite core and mandatory training prior to starting an assignment. Training for social care staff has to be compliant with the Skills for Care Training Framework. […]
Training – Statutory & Mandatory Training Procedure – Non-Medical/Non-Clinical Staff (NHS)
This Statutory and Mandatory Training Check Procedure is designed for non-medical, non-clinical agency workers within the NHS. It ensures that workers complete the requisite NHS training prior to starting a job or assignment. NHS training has to be compliant with the Skills for Health Statutory and Mandatory and Clinical/Care Core Skills Training. Contractors and temporary […]
Recruitment & Induction Policy (NHS) – International Recruitment
A documented recruitment and induction process for recruiting UK international medical and clinical candidates that that aligns with NHS Employers checking standards and NHS Framework requirements. This policy template covers: Mobilisation Procedure. Candidate Attraction. Application form. Initial screening. Interviews. Compliance checks. CV Submission Interview Preparation & Client Interviews. Interview Feedback & Verbal Offer Management. Complaints. […]
GDPR & Audit Consent Form – NHS
A detailed consent form that enables a recruitment agency to obtain specific candidate consent to process and share various data to support provision of the service and 3rd party audits. Length of document: 1 page Reviewed/updated: 21.02.24 If you need further assistance in this area, please email fiona.brunton@bruntonconsultancy.co.uk or call 01688 400319.
Recruitment & Induction Process (NHS) Candidates (Temp, Perm & Fixed Term)
A documented recruitment and induction process for recruiting UK permanent, fixed term and temporary candidates that that aligns with NHS Employers checking standards and NHS Framework requirements. This policy template covers: Advertising. Application form. Initial screening. Interviews. Pre-employment vetting and compliance checks. Matching. Submission, client interview and feedback. Job offer, terms & conditions, candidate handbook […]
Framework Implementation & Service Delivery Policy Template for NHS
Particularly aligned to supplying into the NHS (and updated to align with the requirements of HealthTrust Europe’s TWSIII specification), this policy template covers how your agency supplies in alignment with prevailing legislation, regulation, guidance and contract specifications. The Framework Implementation & Service Delivery Policy template covers: Responsibilities and action that will be taken in the […]
NHS Audit Procedure
All suppliers to the NHS Frameworks (HealthTrust Europe and Workforce Alliance) are subject to compliance audits. As part of these audits, agencies are being asked to provide a documented Audit Procedure that aligns with NHSE standards and the various framework contracts. This Audit Procedure covers: Responsibilities Compliance, Spot Checks and Internal Audit Procedures Internal Audit […]
Pre-Assignment Checklist – Covering NHSE Check Standards
NHS compliance / pre-assignment checklist for use when auditing candidate files for medical and clinical roles. Aligns with NHS Employers standards for use with Workforce Alliance / HTE frameworks. No of Pages: 2 pages Last Reviewed/updated: 08.02.24 This audit checklist also aligns with our documented NHS Audit Procedure which is regularly being requested by NHS […]
RQIA Application Policy Templates Package
A package of 18 policy and procedural templates to aid completion of the policies section of the RQIA application. The package has been written specifically for supply of agency nurses in Northern Ireland and is aligned to the RQIA’s requirements and Appendix 3 of the Nursing Agency Standards. It comprises the following templates: Absence of […]
Medicines Procedure
This medicines procedure for recruitment agencies has been written specifically for those organisations that are supplying nursing staff to the NHS and other private sector organisations. It is NOT suitable for agencies providing domiciliary care services or for nursing recruitment agencies supplying nursing staff in Scotland. The procedure highlights the requirement for healthcare workers to […]
NHS SOP Standard Operating Procedure – Permanent Recruitment
This Standard Operating Process or SOP is designed to provide your Consultants with step by step instructions for carrying out all compliance, recruitment and orientation checks for permanent or fixed term placements. This SOP has been written specifically to cover UK Permanent Recruitment. A separate SOP is available for provision of Agency Workers. The contents […]
NHS SOP Standard Operating Procedure – Agency Workers
This Standard Operating Process or SOP is designed to provide your Consultants with step by step instructions for carrying out all compliance, recruitment and induction checks in alignment with NHSE Check Standards. This SOP has been written specifically to cover Agency Workers . A separate SOP is available for permanent recruitment. The contents of this […]
NHS Complaints Procedure – NHS Employers Standards
Operational complaints & clinical complaints procedure compliant with NHS Employers Standards for use with supply of Agency Workers. Updated in line with requirements for the HealthTrust Europe TWSIII tender. Includes: Response times for complaints. Operational complaints procedure. Clinical complaints procedure. Poor performance, confidential references and worker supply. Reporting of complaints to professional / regulatory bodies. […]
Agency Worker Handbook – NHS Compliant
This Agency Worker Handbook has been written specifically for staff that are provided to the NHS and other healthcare settings. It is a detailed document that should be provided to healthcare workers prior to assignment and includes: General Obligations Occupational Health & Fitness to Practice Identity & ID Badges Criminal Records & Barred List Checks […]
Accurate Charging, Invoicing & Timesheet Procedures – NHS Specific
Thie procedure describes how you will ensure accurate charging, invoicing and timesheet procedures in line with NHS Frameworks. It is often required for CCS, Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe tenders. It provides sections on: Pay and Charge Rates for Temporary Workers Holiday Pay (WTR) Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) Placement Fees (including Introduction and Transfer Fees) […]
Work Health Assessment Checking Procedure – NHS Employers Standards Compliant
This Work Health Assessments procedure (previously known as occupational health checking procedure) is fully compliant with NHS Employment Check Standards and is designed to assess whether candidates have a health condition or disability that requires adjustments to be made in the workplace to enable them to undertake the role or restrictions to be applied their […]
NHS Professional Registration Checks & Qualification Verification Procedure
Conducting NHS a professional registration check is a mandatory requirement for recruitment agencies when placing workers in medical and clinical settings. All health professionals must have their professional registration and fitness to practice / licence to practise checked with the relevant regulatory body. This documented process details the steps required for recruitment agencies to ensure: […]
ID Check Procedure – NHS Employers Standards Compliant
Verification of the candidate’s identity should be the first check that is undertaken as all other checks will be invalid if the individual’s ID cannot be proven. This policy template details best practice for undertaking an ID check and validating the documentation provided by the candidate. It also covers the address check procdure and is […]
English Language Check Procedure – NHS Employers Standards Compliant
This English Language Check Procedure is designed to ensure that anyone working in the healthcare sector has the required level of English language competence to enable them to undertake their role efficiently, communicate effectively with colleagues, assure the delivery of safe care and enhance the patient experience (if working within an NHS or healthcare environment). […]
Employment History & Referencing Check Procedure – NHS Employers Standards Compliant
When recruiting, it is essential to verify the applicant’s CV including employers, dates of employment, reasons for leaving jobs and gaps in employment to ascertain the candidate’s suitability and probity for a particular position. Part of this verification process involves obtaining sufficient suitable employment references covering a minimum period of time. This becomes mandatory when […]
Criminal Record & Barring Checks (DBS, PVG & AccessNI) – NHS Employers Standards Compliant
This criminal record and barring checking procedure is fully compliant with legislation, regulation and NHS Employers Standards, Care Inspectorate in Scotland and RQUI in Northern Ireland. It is designed to prevent unsuitable people from entering employment through your recruitment agency and gaining access to vulnerable people in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. It covers […]
Training – Statutory & Mandatory Training Check Procedure for NHS Medical & Clinical Staff
This Statutory and Mandatory Training Check Procedure is designed for medical and clinical agency workers within the NHS. It ensures that healthcare professionals complete the requisite NHS training prior to starting a job or assignment. NHS training has to be compliant with the Skills for Health Statutory and Mandatory and Clinical/Care Core Skills Training. Contractors […]
Appraisal & Revalidation Procedure – NHS Employers Standards Compliant
This Appraisal & Revalidation Procedure is fully compliant with NHS Employers Standards for all healthcare professionals including doctors and nurses & midwives, and pharmacy professionals. It includes: Appraisals for healthcare professionals Scheduling of appraisals. Revalidation for doctors Revalidation for nurses & midwives Revalidation for pharmacists Audit Length of Document: 6 pages Last reviewed / updated: […]
Anti-Bribery Code of Conduct
This Anti-Bribery Code of Conduct is compliant with the Bribery Act 2010 and is designed to accompany your company’s Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy. This document should be signed by each employee and used as a method for ensuring that all staff and workers understand and abide by the company’s policy. It identifies and lists all […]
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Policy Template
Essential for all recruitment agencies supplying staff who will have exposure to vulnerable adults. This safeguarding template details how the agency will ensure the safety and security of vulnerable adults that its staff / temporary workers come into contact with and details of the safeguards that are in place to protect them. It also covers the practices and reporting procedures that should be followed in the event that any form of abuse or neglect is suspected.
Recruitment Policy Template for Internal Staff
A policy template often asked for in recruitment tenders that details the recruitment process that you use to select staff for your recruitment agency. This template covers all stages from “approval to hire” right through every stage of the recruitment process to the “start date and probationary period”.
Fraud Policy Template
A comprehensive company policy template covering a broad range of the types of fraud that are most prevalent in the recruitment industry. This Fraud Policy Template covers the responsibilities of all parties (including Employees, Contractors/Temporary Workers, Job Applicants and Consultants/Suppliers).
Ethics Policy / Business Integrity & Labour Standards Policy Template
A policy template that demonstrates how the recruitment agency ensures responsible corporate behaviour through its business practices. It includes detailed sections on human rights, employee rights, environmental issues, avoiding conflicts of interest, anti-corruption, confidentiality, ethical purchasing and procurement and how you will deal with suppliers and partners.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy Template for Recruitment Agencies
Reviewed for compliance by ACAS, this policy template covers all protected characteristics of diversity detailed under the Equality Act 2010. It also describes how the recruitment agency handles a wide range of potential discrimination, harassment and victimisation situations; how diversity is monitored; and how the recruitment, selection, training and promotion processes are free kept from discrimination.
Right to Work in the UK Policy Template for Recruitment Agencies – NHS Employers Standards
Recruitment agency policy template to demonstrate that you have a structured, compliant and auditable approach to checking and updating candidate eligibility to work in the UK / right to work in the UK and immigration / visa status.
Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy Template
This anti-bribery & anti-corruption company policy template relates to the Bribery Act 2010 and the procedures that your recruitment agency should have in place to ensure compliance with this legislation. It also covers the procedures your recruitment agency has in place to manage conflicts of interest, corporate gifts and hospitality.
