Who needs a CRB check for CQC Registration?
All staff who have contact with patients or see patients’ records, or their financial arrangements must have an enhanced CRB check for CQC registration. This includes associates, therapists, hygienists, dental nurses, receptionists, practice managers and office staff. However only designated people will need to/can have an enhanced CRB check, countersigned by the CQC (as the umbrella body). These are: The provider The nominated individual of an organisation (or a limited liability partnership) All partners in an formal partnership If the provider or partners have a countersigned enhanced CRB check from the PCT it can be used. However the registered manager must always obtain a new CRB check. CRB Checks for team members When applying for a CRB check (also called disclosure) team members must apply in conjunction with an Umbrella Body. You can find one on the CRB website here. Sequence of application If you are a provider – apply first for a CRB check then apply for CQC registration, you
