Criminal Record Bureau checks
For all healthcare students we will carry out an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check for those accepted onto the course. This will reveal all convictions and cautions, including those that are normally considered spent.
If you are concerned about your eligibility to enter a course because of a previous or pending criminal conviction, you are strongly advised to contact the relevant Admissions Officer in writing before applying. St George’s does not wish to debar individuals with criminal records from taking advantage of the opportunities offered by higher education.
A criminal record may not be an obstacle to studying at St George’s, but we must balance our responsibilities to provide a safe and secure environment for our staff, students, visitors and patients in the Trust with whom we work and others. In addition, we have to take into account the demands of various professional bodies and requirements under law to protect special categories of people, for example children and vulnerable adults, under the terms of the Protection of Children Act (1999). Entry to these courses is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) Section 4 (2) (Exemption) Order 1975 and DHSS Circular HC (88) 9 guidelines on child protection and police checks. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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