{"id":5885,"date":"2025-12-11T10:10:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/careers\/?page_id=5885"},"modified":"2026-10-21T08:50:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T08:50:55","slug":"disclosure-barring-service-checks-dbs-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/careers\/work-here\/your-recruitment-journey\/disclosure-barring-service-checks-dbs-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Disclosure &amp; Barring Service Checks (DBS): What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;What is a DBS Check?&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131198564 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131198564 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131198564 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> depends on the role:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"c-highlighted-bullets\">\n    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that\u2019s considered relevant to the role.<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children\u2019s and\/or adults\u2019 barred lists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6018&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Who Needs a DBS Check&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW252765583 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252765583 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW252765583 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;DBS checks: what you need to know&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\">Some roles at MFT require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before you can start. If this applies to your role, don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ll let you know what you need to do and guide you through the process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\">Once we\u2019ve received the identification documents we need from you, we\u2019ll send you a link through Trac, our recruitment system, to complete your DBS application online.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\">Already subscribed to the <b>DBS Update Service<\/b>? Please tell us when completing your DBS information through Trac. By accepting your appointment with MFT, you are giving us permission to check your DBS status through the Update Service if your subscription is active.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Will I need to pay for my DBS check?&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\">MFT operates a cost recovery policy for roles requiring a DBS check. If we need to submit a new DBS application for you and you go on to join MFT, the cost will be deducted from your salary within your first three months of employment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\">If you withdraw from your conditional offer after your DBS application has been started, you will still need to cover the cost that has been incurred.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\">The latest DBS application fees are available on the GOV.UK <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/request-copy-criminal-record\"><b>DBS fees<\/b><\/a> page. 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