High demand for skilled healthcare professionals means every day a position remains vacant, patients and staff feel the strain, but rushing to hire without proper pre-employment screening can put your patients and your organisation at risk.
At Secure Screening Services we understand that you need a screening provider who will eliminate the administrative burden so you can focus on providing the very best care to your patients. With easy account set-up and a user-friendly screening portal you can start making confident hiring decisions.
Understanding DBS eligibility can be complex and knowing which level of check your candidates require can be confusing. With our team of DBS eligibility experts on hand to help, you can be confident you've got the right level of check for your candidates.
Our screening packages are competitively priced so you don't have to cut corners, and you've got the flexibility to create your own packages should you need a package more tailored to certain candidates.
Need BPSS for candidates from outside of the UK?
With the ability to screen candidates in a number of different countries we can support you with screening candidates from outside of the UK.
Alleviate the pressure of screening your candidates, so you can focus on protecting those in need. Here's how it works:
Create an account for instant access to your screening portal.
Simply add your candidate’s name and email address to start screening.
Once we complete all checks you can download your fully compliant reports.
Streamline your process. Save time. Hire confidently
Using a 3rd party screening provider provides you with the peace of mind that all checks have been conducted to the highest of standards, and the information submitted is trustworthy and genuine. Trusting a screening provider to undertake your screening requirements will speed up the hiring process so you can onboard faster and reduce the administrative burden for you.
The level of DBS check required will depend on the type of role your employees will be conducting. Should your candidate be conducting regulated activities that meet the eligibility criteria, they may need an Enhanced DBS check, alternatively a Basic DBS check could be processed. We have a team of DBS eligibility experts on hand to help navigate the complexities associated with obtaining the correct level of DBS checks so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
It is important to have a robust system in place to ensure regular monitoring of staff to make sure they remain able to meet the requirements of their job role which is why regular re-screening is essential within the health and social care sector.
Carrying out a social media check can provide employers with a key insight into their candidate’s integrity and professionalism that other checks cannot provide. Screening a candidate’s social media could help to highlight potential concerns or risks that could cause serious implications to a business.
The CQC state that, depending on the level of role, providers should conduct the following checks: Digital Identity Check, Right to Work, Employment History, character reference, qualification check. Other checks should be considered if appropriate for the level of role.