DBS checks
are essential for GP surgeries as it helps to maintain complete
safety for services provided to vulnerable groups.
It is
important that GP surgeries make safe recruitment procedures so that
they can meet desired legal compliance.
It is
important to find the most appropriate type of DBS check at all
levels to safeguard the vulnerable groups. If you are also unsure
about these checks, we advise you to go through the details below to
give you clarification on any uncertainty you may have.
Who
needs DBS checks for GP Surgeries?
All individuals that are responsible for providing healthcare services to the general public are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check.
This is the
highest level of DBS check and it provides information about both
unspent and spent convictions. At the same time, it collects details
about any warnings, cautions and reprimands that the respective
applicant has received in the past. These checks also collect some
essential information from local police to ensure that the candidate
is suitable for the specific job role.
It is
therefore important to have Enhanced DBS checks for all employees
that are working in the healthcare sector; especially health care
assistants, nurses and doctors.
The fact is
that healthcare services fall under regulated activities. Anyone
working in this direction needs to undergo checks as per the barred
list for children and vulnerable adults. This means that entire
information must be cross-referenced from these lists to ensure that
the candidate is legally permitted to provide this kind of services.
At the same
time, people that are providing assistance to those who provide
primary care facilities are also required to take Enhanced DBS checks
as per the barred list. This is because they are also responsible for
providing essential healthcare facilities to the patients and would
be classed as being involved in regulated activities.
Employees
not responsible for providing healthcare services:
In the field
of GP surgeries, it is also possible to find many job roles that are
not engaged directly in providing care facilities to the patients;
such as reception staff. These types of candidates are required to
follow a Basic DBS Check as they have access to the healthcare
receipt of the patients.
This check
provides detailed information about the criminal background of the
individual; however, these checks will not gather any information
from local police departments.
Basic DBS
Checks checks beneficial for job roles where individuals will not
provide any personal care service. However, they will come across a
patent’s receipt of care on a regular basis. In case if any of
these are responsible for the dressing of patients or children
supervision, then they need to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. This
helps to safeguard the vulnerable groups while ensuring the highest
quality of service.