Newcastle University

What type of pre-engagement checks are needed for your research passport?

Please download and complete the role assessment form [13.6kB] and return it to Human Resources along with your Research Passport application. This form will be used to assess the type of work you will be undertaking so that HR can send you the appropriate clearance questionnaires.

CRB Checks, Standard or Enhanced

If you require a CRB to perform your duties, an application form will be sent to you by HR. HR will use the answers provided in the role assessment form to decide what type of CRB you will require in line with the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) guidelines for the research passport

The Academic Unit is responsible for the costs of the CRB check.

Occupational Health checks

To comply with NHS occupational health (OH) assessment requirements, if it is identified that you require OH clearance for your research passport then an additional OH assessment may be required on top of Newcastle University pre-employment OH assessment. If you are new to Newcastle University, when you fill in your pre-employment OH questionnaire you need to clearly indicate that you will be applying for a research passport. If you have already had your Newcastle University OH assessment then you will need to contact OH and ask if you have been cleared to research passport level.