An ID check is carried out to prove the candidate’s identity is genuine, belongs to a real person, and they are rightfully using that identity. A candidate’s identity and address must be verified to ensure they are not fraudulently seeking employment.
All new employees recruited under NHS Terms and Conditions must have an ID check carried out in line with the NHS Employment Check Standards.
HR Shared Services (HRSS) receive these documents on behalf of your organisation. If HRSS fail to receive the appropriate documentation your organisation can be heavily fined by the Home Office.
As a standard a combination of three documents must be requested, as a minimum, to verify the ID for a candidate.
A 'Verification of identity and right to work in the UK' guidance document will be provided via email to both the candidate and the Recruiting Manager alongside the candidate's offer letter.
This guidance explains which documents should be provided to satisfy the ID checks. Please note, the list of acceptable documents is not exhaustive and any uncertainty on whether a document can be accepted should be queried directly with the Corporate HR team.