DBS Checks
Introduction
King’s is committed to providing a safe environment for all patients and individuals that come into contact with our staff at the point of service delivery.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). DBS is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office.
The Trust will comply with the Code of Practice for registered persons and other recipients of disclosure information (April 2009) which is designed to ensure that any criminal record information released is used fairly and is handled and stored appropriately.
In particular, the Trust is required to:
Levels of Disclosure
There are three levels of disclosure:
Here you can find what level of disclosure is required for the post you're applying for.
Please see the DBS Policy on Kingsdocs for more information on financial accountability and convictions etc.
Introduction
King’s is committed to providing a safe environment for all patients and individuals that come into contact with our staff at the point of service delivery.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). DBS is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office.
The Trust will comply with the Code of Practice for registered persons and other recipients of disclosure information (April 2009) which is designed to ensure that any criminal record information released is used fairly and is handled and stored appropriately.
In particular, the Trust is required to:
- Treat all applicants fairly and without discrimination.
- Ensure that all applicants for eligible positions are notified in advance that criminal record information will be obtained.
- Have a written policy (this document) on the recruitment of ex-offenders that can be given to all applicants where criminal record information will be requested.
- Have a written security policy covering the correct handling and safe storage of criminal record information.
- Ensure that criminal record information is only supplied for the purpose of a recruitment (or other relevant) decision.
- Discuss the content of the criminal record certificate with the applicant before withdrawing any offer of employment.
- Ensure that they comply with DBS guidance on the portability of criminal record checks and their contents.
Levels of Disclosure
There are three levels of disclosure:
- Standard
- Enhanced (without barred list information)
- Enhanced (including the barred list check for roles that carry out regulated activity.
Here you can find what level of disclosure is required for the post you're applying for.
Please see the DBS Policy on Kingsdocs for more information on financial accountability and convictions etc.