What does VBS mean in BRITISH MEDICINE

The Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) was a system created in the United Kingdom to ensure that those who work closely with vulnerable adults and children do not pose any risk of harm. It was set up by the UK government in order to ensure that those people have been properly checked before being allowed to work in certain roles, such as childminders, teachers, and care workers.

The scheme works by conducting rigorous background checks on all individuals who apply for positions where they will be working closely with vulnerable adults or children. This includes running checks through criminal records databases, making sure that no convictions exist which could affect their suitability for the role. If a conviction is found then this can prevent individuals from being approved for the position.

Employers must provide full details of any prospective employee upon application, including address history and personal details such as age and nationality. They are also required to provide details regarding any previous convictions or cautions an individual may have received in relation to offences against children or vulnerable adults.

Yes, you must be vetted before starting a job which involves working with children or vulnerable adults. During the vetting process you will be required to provide personal information about yourself which will then be verified by relevant authorities prior to your application being approved.

The VBS involves a number of stages, beginning at Identify - where employers must verify identities of prospective employees - moving onto Register - where documents are reviewed and personnel are checked; Disclose - where additional checks are made on an individual's background; Validate - where necessary documentation is produced; Progress - where interviews are held; Report - reports are submitted back to attending organisations and Monitor - where continual reviews occur throughout employment ties between employer/employee.

Each stage of the process can vary depending on individual circumstances but typically it takes between 2-4 weeks for applications to go through fully. Once all information has been provided correctly this should reduce processing times considerably.

Depending on the nature of the offence, you may still be eligible for certain roles even if you have had a criminal record in the past. However, ultimately it is up to each employer whether or not they choose to accept someone with a criminal record into their workforce regardless of clearance gained from vetting processes.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is part of Vetting & Barring Scheme which was replaced by Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau). DBS helps employers make informed recruitment decisions across England & Wales by providing access to complete criminal history information relevant over past years.

All individuals who wish to undertake certain roles involving contact with vulnerable groups require some form of DBS check, depending on what level of criminality they previously had access too.

Yes, there is an annual fee associated with DBS checks depending on what type of check is requested however this is usually minimal compared too other forms of background verification.