Step 1 - What kind of transfer? 

To use the NHS Staff Passport, you need to know what kind of transfer you are involved in.

Use this page to work this out and then click on the relevant link to the information pages

Nurse on a ward

I am employed in the NHS or I am transferring from a job in one NHS organisation to another (the red route) 

Not sure? See some examples of this kind of transfer. 

  

 

 

children

I am employed in the NHS and I am transferring to a job in the local council (the green route)

Not sure? See some examples of this kind of transfer.

 

 

 

home visit

I am employed in the NHS and I am transferring to a job with a charity, a social enterprise or the voluntary sector (the blue route)

Not sure? See some examples of this kind of transfer.

 

 

 GP Consultation

I am employed in the NHS and I am transferring to a job in a GP practice or other primary care contract holder (the brown route)

Not sure? See some examples of this kind of transfer. 

 

 

    Physiotherapy

I am employed in the NHS and I am transferring to a job in the private sector (the orange route)

Not sure? See some examples of this kind of transfer.   

 

 

 

If you are still unsure about which kind of transfer applies to you then you should speak to your line manager, your HR adviser or trade union respresentative.

If you are unsure about how to contact your trade union representative then see our list of NHS trade unions for links to their websites.

16/10/2009