DBS/CRB
DBS: ID Documentation
The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) merged into the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). CRB checks are now called DBS checks. The person going through a DBS check (the applicant) must give their employer original documents to prove their identity...
DBS: Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy Statement
As an organisation using the DBS (Criminal Records Bureau) Disclosure service to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, Wessex Local Medical Committees Limited complies fully with the DBS (CRB) Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. It...
DBS: Retention and Disposal of Disclosures & Disclosure Information Policy Statement / GDPR Requirement
Privacy Policy - Standard/Enhanced Checks (Online Applications) Declaration Please be advised that, as part of the application process, both applicants and the third party evidence checker will be required to read and agree to the following: I confirm I have read the Standard/Enhanced Check...
DBS: Risk Assessing Staff for a DBS Check
Risk Assessment Tool This tool aims to help you risk assess staff for DBS checking. It is, of course, for your Practice to make the final decision, based on the arrangements you currently have in place, but we have provided some scenario based guidance to assist you. In this case, the risk to...
DBS: Wessex LMC and Client Agreement
Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully. . . Terms and Conditions Introduction The Criminal Records Bureau (from 1st December 2012 working with the Independent Safeguarding Authority as the Disclosure and Barring Service) recommends that each Umbrella Body develops a written agreement...
DBS: Who needs a DBS check?
Who Requires a DBS check? For Salaried GPs & Locums. If a DBS has already been undertaken in order to be admitted to the performers list (pre the Covid-19 pandemic) and for those who were in their practice prior to 1st April 2013 (when CQC came into being) a DBS is not needed until/unless they...
DBS: Are you Legally Entitled to ask for a DBS check?
Before an organisation can ask a person to make an application for a DBS (CRB) check, they must ensure that they are legally entitled to ask that person to reveal their conviction history. Most individuals in general practice are likely to be eligible by virtue of Section 13 of the...
DBS: Online Process - Frequently Asked Questions
How do I complete an online application? Please download our step by step guide explaining the process for both practice managers and applicants. The following video shows the stage by stage process for applicants applying online: https://youtu.be/FaPZHKSn89A Wherever possible,...
DBS: Standard or Enhanced Check?
Introduction All CQC registered Providers must comply with the essential standards of quality and safety, including those in Section 12 relating to effective recruitment and selection procedures. Section 12A(4) & (5[1]) relate specifically to DBS (CRB) checks, and this guidance is intended to...
DBS: Tracking and (Certificate Reprints - old paper forms only)
Tracking an application sent to DBS - NEW DBS Portal Whilst an application is being processed by the DBS, you can track the Application to see exactly which stage it is in and a timestamp for when each stage is completed. Once logged in, If you click on the 'Receipt Received' status from the...
DBS: Transportable DBS Check (Update Service)
This is a guide to registering for a Transportable DBS Check (on the old system - Fourteen Fish and the new system - Employment Check) Applicants/Individuals You can register online as soon as you have your application reference number. This is the number (F0….. ) located at the top...
Medical Photography - Taken in the GP Surgery
Increasingly, GPs are taking photographs of patients' skin lesions and rashes during the consultation, often using their mobile phones. This may be to monitor a lesion or condition; or discuss it with GP colleagues, particularly those carrying out the minor surgery for the practice; or share...
Partners - Retiring and New
Retiring Partners Checklist Who to notify includes. . The ICB Primary Care Support England (PCSE) CQC Medical Defence Organisation The practice accountant Patients of their named GP as the retiring partner (this can be opportunistically) There is a check list here that can be...
Performers List
The National Performers List website can be accessed at: http://www.performer.england.nhs.uk/. These website provides information about the National Performers Lists. There are three national lists for Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic performers. The lists provide an extra layer of reassurance...
