DBS for Biomedical Scientists

All roles within health and social care will require a DBS Check.

Your role may require an Enhanced level of check which shows an individual's full criminal record history. Once your application is complete, we encourage you to register your DBS certificate to the update service as this allows the certificate to roll over each year. Without the Update service, a new DBS application will be required annually.

To complete the application, you will need:

Passport

Visa / BRP if applicable

2 proofs of address, the following is acceptable:

Driving licence card | UK | Valid up to Expiry

Mortgage statement | UK or EEA | Issued in last 12 months

Bank or building society statement | UK and Channel Islands or EEA | Issued in last 3 months

Bank or building society account opening confirmation letter | UK | Issued in last 3 months

Credit card statement | UK | Issued in last 3 months

Financial statement, for example pension or endowment | UK | Issue in last 12 months

P45 or P60 statement | UK and Channel Island | Issued in last 12 month

Council Tax statement | UK and Channel Islands | Issues in the last 12 months

Utility bill | UK – no mobile telephone bill, TV License or Car insurance | Issues in the last 3 months

Benefit statement, for explain Child Benefit, Pension | UK | Issued in last 3 months

Central or local government agency, or local council document giving entitlement, for example from the Department for Work and Pension, the Employment Services, HMRC | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 3 months