DBS check

traceya89 · 10 February 2017 at 7:30PM

My friend has a conviction for false representation 5 years ago. He has a job where no DBS was needed (after the conviction) but wants to apply for other jobs within the NHS and most likely a DBS is needed. Can you tell me what will show up on a standard DBS check or will this be wiped out at 6 years

theoretica · 10 February 2017 at 8:03PM

If it was a conviction rather than a caution it will show up for at least 11 years unless he was under 18 at the time:
http://hub.unlock.org.uk/knowledgebase/filtering-simple-guide/

milliemonster · 10 February 2017 at 8:48PM

If the jobs he wants to apply for allow him to come in to contact with patients he won't have a standard check it will be enhanced where cautions and convictions are never spent and will always show up. His best bet is to be upfront about it prior to applying/interview, openness and honesty is a key attribute recruiters look for in the NHS so just because there is something on the DBS wouldn't automatically rule him out

Masomnia · 10 February 2017 at 10:11PM

In my brief stint in the NHS we hired a student nurse who had a conviction for drink driving. He was up front about it in the interview and it definitely reflects well. So you're friend shouldn't lose hope, but they should certainly be honest.