Where a vacancy specifies that a professional registration is required, the check must be carried out by the HR Shared Services (HRSS) Recruitment Team before the candidate can start their employment.
The aim of the professional registration is to ensure that:
- the candidate is registered with that regulatory body
- there are no restrictions to the candidate's registration that would affect their ability to undertake the duties of the role being offered
- there are no pending investigations into the candidate's fitness to practice.
To check a candidate’s registration and fitness to practise, the Recruiting Manager (RM) must have the consent of the candidate, their registration number and expiry date.
For most professional bodies, the check can be carried out on the relevant website. In cases where a website does not provide this tool, HRSS require proof in the form of a card or certificate to confirm the expiry date.
Further information about the professional registration check can be found on the NHS Employers website.
How is confirmation of professional registration provided?
Once the candidate receives their offer letter, HRSS will review the vacancy to understand if professional registration is an essential criteria. If professional registration is an essential requirement, HRSS will include a request for professional registration on the candidate’s Digital Pre-employment Checking (DPEC) request. The candidate will then be required to provide proof of the professional registration via the secure system.