NHS pre-employment checks

Guest101

GingerBob wrote: »

Why should a clerical officer job need a DBS check? You're not working with children are you?

I'm pretty sure DBS is standard for all NHS staff.

Guest101

kerryr1987 wrote: »

Hi,

I attended yesterday and was in and out within a matter of minutes, couldn't quite believe it, apparently my immunisation history from my GP shows all my vaccinations are up to date so I received clearance immediately.

I have also received confirmation my DBS check has been completed and my employer has been directly notified, reference has been provided by my previous employer and they have all of my ID.

Is the next step the letter or email confirming my start date?, would you happen to know how long it may be now before I receive this as I am very eager to start.

Since when does the DBS notify the employer directly? Even as recently as November DBS got sent to myself and not the employer

GingerBob_3

Guest101 wrote: »

I'm pretty sure DBS is standard for all NHS staff.

Doesn't surprise me. Completely over the top, counter productive and a waste of money.

Guest101

GingerBob wrote: »

Doesn't surprise me. Completely over the top, counter productive and a waste of money.

The employee's pay for this (at least in my experience), so the money doesn't come out of the public purse.


I'd argue though that even if it was publically funded it's much smaller cost than even a single negligence claim from a patient or their family. On top of that NHS Fraud costs millions every year (this is false mileage / overtime / etc claims).


When people see the NHS lanyard and badge there is an expectation that this person is a good and decent member of society. Children are even taught to look for people wearing police, ambulance or NHS uniforms etc if they get lost.


I don't have the number in front of me, but a larger than average trust (where I work) has an employee turnover of approx. 500 per annum, which equates to £13,000 per year on standard disclosure or £22,000 on enhance. The true figure being in between the two. I'd suggest that is a small price to pay.

GingerBob_3

Guest101 wrote: »

The employee's pay for this (at least in my experience), so the money doesn't come out of the public purse.


I'd argue though that even if it was publically funded it's much smaller cost than even a single negligence claim from a patient or their family. On top of that NHS Fraud costs millions every year (this is false mileage / overtime / etc claims).


When people see the NHS lanyard and badge there is an expectation that this person is a good and decent member of society. Children are even taught to look for people wearing police, ambulance or NHS uniforms etc if they get lost.


I don't have the number in front of me, but a larger than average trust (where I work) has an employee turnover of approx. 500 per annum, which equates to £13,000 per year on standard disclosure or £22,000 on enhance. The true figure being in between the two. I'd suggest that is a small price to pay.

That just leaves counter productive and over the top then, if you think it's okay for, say, a hospital cleaner to be shafted with having to pay a fee for this needless, intrusive checking.

TELLIT01

GingerBob wrote: »

That just leaves counter productive and over the top then, if you think it's okay for, say, a hospital cleaner to be shafted with having to pay a fee for this needless, intrusive checking.

I certainly think it's right for all NHS staff to be vetted. Once they have the badge and lanyard round their neck they are pretty much free to move throughout the hospital.

kerryr1987

Firstly I will receive the certificate and the payment is to be taken from my first wage but the NHS have been electronically notified that there was no information on the police records so my job tracker states I do not have to do anything further.

My main question was how long does it usually take from Dbs clearance to receiving a start date?

Sncjw

I never got charged for my dbs.
Now your clear it will be hr liasing with your department for start date and also for your induction.

With mine I got an email to say I had an induction also to tell my department of this. Hr told me to contact my department to tell them I'm ready to start.

It depends on your trust and how busy hr are. Also when they are ready for you. Also have you got your id badge yet

GothicStirling

kerryr1987 wrote: »

Firstly I will receive the certificate and the payment is to be taken from my first wage but the NHS have been electronically notified that there was no information on the police records so my job tracker states I do not have to do anything further.

You are PAYING for the DBS? I always thought that the NHS paid for them. My Trust certainly paid for mine.

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My main question was how long does it usually take from Dbs clearance to receiving a start date?

They won't start you until they have seen the actual certificate themselves. When HR are satisfied, you'll receive a call from your line manager to arrange a start date.

GingerBob_3

TELLIT01 wrote: »

I certainly think it's right for all NHS staff to be vetted. Once they have the badge and lanyard round their neck they are pretty much free to move throughout the hospital.

I don't follow you. So what? You're almost saying the whole population should be checked whenever they apply for any job, anywhere.