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).

This document outlines:

• How candidates can demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English to complay with regulatory body requirements.
• The Knowledge & Skills Framework.
• IELTS.
• OET.
• CEFR.
• A breakdown of regulatory body requirements.
• The language testing process.

Length of document:  6 pages

Last reviewed / updated:  19.02.24

If you need more information on English language competency checks, NHS Employers Standards or compliance processes and procedures for medical and clinical tenders, please contact us on 01688 400319 or email fiona.brunton@bruntonconsultancy.co.uk