Criminal Records Disclosure
We may need to carry out a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure
(police check).
For most of our jobs, we need to carry out a Criminal Records
Bureau (CRB) Disclosure (police check) should you be
appointed.
We need to be satisfied about your character and suitability
therefore it is important you accurately complete the application
form and any declaration form you are requested to complete. Either
at interview or offer stage, you will be asked to complete a CRB
application.
Before we make a final decision concerning your application, we
will discuss any information declared by you that we feel relevant.
If we do not raise this information with you, this is because we do
not believe that it should be taken into account. In that event,
you remain free to discuss any of that information or any other
matter that you wish to raise. As part of assessing your
application, we will only take into account relevant criminal
record and other information declared.
The Data Protection Act 1998 requires us to provide you with
certain information and to obtain your consent before processing
sensitive data about you. Processing includes: obtaining,
recording, holding, disclosing, destruction and retaining
information. Sensitive personal data is racial or ethnic origin,
political opinions, religious or other beliefs, trade union
membership, physical or mental health, sexual life, commission or
alleged commission of offences and any proceedings for any offence
committed or alleged to have been committed.
The information that you provide on your Declaration Form or CRB
application will be processed in accordance with the Data
Protection Act 1998. It will be used for determining your
suitability for this position. It will also be used for purposes of
enquiries in relation to the prevention and detection of fraud.
Once a decision has been made concerning your appointment, we will
not retain the Declaration Form or CRB Disclosure longer than is
necessary.
The Declaration Form and/or CRB Disclosure will be kept securely
and in confidence, and access to it will be restricted to
designated persons who need to see it, as part of the selection
process, and who are authorised to do so.
Employers are required to carry out a CRB check on all eligible
new staff (with certain exceptions) in line with the Department of
Health's Standards for Better Health.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order 1974)
All appointments covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 are subject to a CRB check. This will
include any post involving access to patients in the course of
normal duties.
Posts not exempt from the Act
In the case of any post not exempt from the Act, i.e. a post not
involving access to patients in the course of normal duties, the
applicant may be asked only about 'unspent' (current)
convictions.
If you need any assistance or advice completing the form, please
contact the Recruitment Team: employment.services@nbt.nhs.uk.
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