Occupational health reference checking — HCPC and NMC conduct for OH practitioners

Reference checking requirements for occupational health practitioners

Occupational health practitioners work in a specialist field where professional boundaries, independence and confidentiality are particularly important. Employment references for OH practitioners should address adherence to professional conduct standards appropriate to their registration, management of confidential health information, professional independence in clinical assessments, relationships with employer clients and employees, any disciplinary proceedings or conduct concerns, and safeguarding suitability. These questions go significantly beyond a standard employment reference.

OH providers subject to CQC registration

Occupational health providers offering regulated activities — including treatment services, diagnostic procedures and health surveillance — may be subject to CQC registration and Regulation 19 safe recruitment requirements. Even where CQC registration does not apply, NHS-contracted OH providers will typically be subject to NHS Employment Check Standards for all clinical staff.

RefAssure occupational health templates address both the standard CQC and NHS compliance requirements and the specialist professional conduct questions relevant to OH practice. From 99p per reference with no subscription and full audit trail PDF.