I am a Referral applicant. When can I complete my compliance tasks? When can I book shifts?

I am a Referral applicant. When can I complete my compliance tasks? When can I book shifts?

1) Our local team uploads proof they have verified your documentation

2) Our specialist team check your application and documentation are correct

• If we can't accept any part of your documentation or application, we will let you know by email.
  • Please check your emails regularly - including the junk and spam folders.
• You may have to book a document appointment to show any new documents to your local team. For more information, please see our article I'm applying to join NHS Professionals. How can I book an in-person document check?

5) Our specialist team send your application for enrolment

The enrolment process involves setting up your application for all the compliance tasks you will need to complete over the next 4 weeks.

At this point we will also send out your uniform and ID badge.  

6) Your receive an email welcoming you to NHS and explaining your next steps

• You will receive an email from us letting you know your enrolment has been completed. We call this a 'Welcome Email'.
  • Please check your emails regularly for this email - including the junk and spam folders.
• The 'Welcome Email' explains your next steps to complete your compliance tasks.
  
  • You have 6 weeks where you can work while completing your compliance tasks.
    • You can find information on how to book shifts in our article How do I book a shift?
  • To avoid not being able to book shifts, we recommend completing all tasks within 4 weeks.
  • If you do not complete all of your compliance tasks within 4 weeks of your application being completed, you may be stopped from working until all of your tasks are completed. These tasks include:
    • DBS form - Please complete this within your first 2 weeks
    • Occupational Health Questionnaire - Please complete this within your first 2 weeks
    • Booking Practical Mandatory Training - Please complete this within your first 2 weeks
    • Online Mandatory Training - Please complete this within 2 weeks
    • Partner Trust or Client Specific Mandatory Training - In some Partner Trusts or Clients this may need to be completed before you can book shifts.