Compliance shouldn’t be confusing

“Compliance” can sound like admin for admin’s sake, but it’s really about governance: safe staffing, verified credentials, and protection for patients, Trusts, and clinicians.

Here’s what you’ll typically need for NHS agency work, and how to make it painless.

The essentials most clinicians will need

Identity and Right to Work

  • photo ID

  • proof of address

  • Right to Work documentation

Professional registration

  • NMC, HCPC, GMC (or relevant registration)

  • evidence of revalidation where applicable

Employment history and references

  • typically two references, often covering recent roles

DBS

  • DBS details (existing) or a new DBS application where required

Occupational health

  • health questionnaire

  • immunisation evidence where relevant

  • TB, Hep B, varicella, MMR evidence depending on clinical setting

  • fit-to-work clearance

Mandatory training

This varies by role, but common areas include:

  • Basic Life Support

  • Infection Prevention and Control

  • safeguarding

  • manual handling (role dependent)

  • fire safety and information governance

Why it matters (in plain English)

  • You reduce risk, protect your registration, and avoid being placed in situations you’re not covered for.

  • You get paid smoothly because your onboarding is clean and auditable.

  • You’re more likely to be offered consistent shifts because you’re ready to go.

Common reasons candidates get delayed

  • missing immunisation evidence (often held by a previous employer)

  • referees not replying

  • out-of-date training certificates

  • unclear employment history dates

  • slow responses to compliance queries

Make it easy: your “one folder” approach

Create one folder (on your phone or in the cloud) with:

  • ID and proof of address

  • registration proof

  • training certificates

  • occupational health documentation

  • DBS details

  • CV and employment dates

It sounds basic, but it removes a huge amount of onboarding friction.

Register with TXM and we’ll guide you through the process:
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FAQs

  • Do I need a DBS before I register? No. Register first and your consultant will advise what’s needed for your role and placements.

  • What if I can’t find my immunisation record? You can often request it from a previous occupational health provider. In some cases you may need updated tests.

  • Will I have to redo training? Only if it’s out of date or doesn’t meet the client requirement.