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Welcome to the Lead Employer Service Our Lead Employer Model is focused on improving the working lives of Doctors in Training, helping you to succeed in your chosen path. To support you we cover a broad range of services including HR, Payroll, Health Work and Wellbeing and many more. Find...

The Health, Work and Wellbeing service is your main contact for matters relating to your wellbeing and your mental and physical health.

Lead Employer's resources and guidance on safe working hours including less-than-full-time and flexible working.

Lead Employer partnered up with Trusts across the North West and the workforce platform Patchwork Health to launch the UK’s largest Doctors in Training Collaborative Bank, designed to offer trainees additional flexible work.

An index of NHS policies, forms and guidance, searchable by name.

An overview of services offered to Trainees by Lead Employer.

If you have been paid incorrectly, please contact our Payroll department by phone or via email.

Medical Indemnity Insurance protects health professionals and establishments financially in situations where services provided cause illness, injury, financial loss, or any other form of harm through negligence or omission of healthcare services.

Lead Employer is your one and only employer during your training cycle, from your pre-employment checks onwards.

Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll

Our booklet provides a wide range of useful information on the services we provide as your Lead Employer and details the support and guidance you are entitled to as an employee of both Lead Employer and the NHS.

Lead Employer's virtual and video resources as part of the trainee induction support.

Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll

Support for trainees following a personal bereavement

Guidance on accidental exposure to blood-borne viruses and reporting procedure.

Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll

We promote a positive, enabling attitude towards both current and new trainees facing wellbeing difficulties, striving to ensure that you feel safe when sharing your concerns with us and have access to advice and counselling as early as possible.

If you are joining Lead Employer direct from within the NHS, then we require a reference from your current employer covering the last twelve months of your employment history. 

Guidance on forms of identification and address documents required at pre-employment level and the verification process.

Support for international trainees at the pre-employment level.

One of our key aims is to improve your employment experience as a current trainee by enabling you to move seamlessly between NHS organisations. Pleas visit our page to see the ways in which Lead Employer support you.

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Our Payroll Team at Lead Employer is on hand to offer specialist knowledge and experience.

Please see below our guide to the pay dates and submission deadlines for 2022 - 2023.

If you require additional help to understanding your payslip, then please take a look at the example image which includes a complete breakdown of all of the elements to your payslip. In addition, why not take a look at our Payroll FAQs below, which may answer any queries or issues you may have surrounding your pay.

We are pleased to offer the NHS Pension scheme as our contractual pension scheme for all levels of NHS employees.

If you are concerned about the amount of tax you have paid, please visit our dedicated page to assist you in setting up a personal tax account and/or contacting HMRC.

Lead Employer guidance on expenses claims, including Business Mileage and Expenses, Home-To-Base, Study Leave and Relocation

Lead Employer's guidance on the Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Childcare vouchers and other rewards.

Resources and support in line with Lead Employer guidance for hosts, educators, trusts and organisations.

Lead Employer's guidance on Attendance, Absence policy

The Resident Doctor Forum represents a safe opportunity for trainees to address concerns related to work conditions, education and training.

Exception reporting procedure and guidance on variable working hours.

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Lead Employer can provide confirmation of employment letters to aid in rental, mortgage or bank account applications.

Form to request confirmation of offer of employment letters issued by Lead Employer.

Your Total Reward Statement is a personalised summary that shows your NHS employment package including specific local benefits that STHK as your employer provides.  Your statement will be updated and refreshed on your TRS portal annually.

Please see the following contact information for Lead Employer.

If you have been recruited into what is designated as a ‘hard-to-fill training programme’ Guidance is available in paragraphs 46-52 of Schedule 2 of the 2016 Terms and Conditions and you believe that pay protection applies to you, then please inform your administrator as soon as possible.

View our accessibility statement here.

For further details on the 2016 contractual agreements, please visit our dedicated page.

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The Supervisor ESR Self-Service provides Host Organisations with access to view your trainees on ESR, and record sickness and annual leave.

We would like to hear from you, whether you are sharing your feedback with us, or you need support in resolving a matter.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Checks   Important DBS information All posts with us require a satisfactory police check which is undertaken by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) who provide a service called ‘Disclosure.' Applicants who are subscribed to the DBS update service at enhanced level must provide...

Stay updated with the latest information through social media or our Lead Employer Colleague App.

Lead Employer's Senior Leadership Team and the areas of support we offer.

Lead Employer guidance relating to matters of health, conduct, capability and other HR concerns.

Information governance (IG) is the way in which the NHS handles and securely processes all of its information, in particular personal and sensitive information relating to patients and employees.

Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) aims to support all trainees to safely and confidently return to training after a sustained period of absence.

Frequently asked questions for future trainees.

Guidance for trainees who have been offered a position pending the conditional clearance of their pre-employment health check.

Please see our guides to help you with contacting the Team via Trac.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Home Electronics Scheme Home Electronic Solutions is a salary sacrifice scheme delivered in partnership with Currys which provides access to thousands of different products for colleagues-in-training including:   Laptops Tablets Domestic Appliances  Televisions Desktop Computers     How it works? Please click here to register your account....

Locum work explanation for new junior doctors, including opt out consent form

Key Dates for Hosts   As part of your role supporting colleagues-in-training there are key dates throughout each month that you need to be aware of. These updates include actions that are required from yourselves, alongside NHS England and Lead Employer. They also detail the key dates that...

Lead Employer Dental Foundation Hub

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Foundation Dentist-in-Training FAQs   Please review the Foundation Dentist FAQs which will help answer many queries you may have concerning your training.   Contacting Lead Employer How can I contact the Lead Employer?   Please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team at 0151 478 7777. Alternatively, you can...

Lead Employer Dental Foundation Trainees Claiming for study leave expenses.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Stream   What is Stream? Stream (formerly Wagestream) is the only financial wellbeing app founded with charities, designed for frontline workers and built around pay. Its toolkit of fair, simple-to-use financial products and services helps millions of people to manage their money easily, securely and more effectively every day. How...

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)   EDI matters to us Here at Lead Employer, we are committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As your employer, you can expect us to treat you with dignity and respect. We will not tolerate any form of: Harassment Discrimation...

Culture Guides Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviours, and artefacts' that characterise a particular group of people. It encompasses the way of life, traditions, social norms, language, arts, cuisine, and other aspects that define and shape a community or society. We have all been brought up in...

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Bullying and Harassment Definitions Bullying Bullying is unreasonable behaviour by one individual or group of individuals to another which makes the recipient feel upset, threatened, humiliated or vulnerable thereby undermining their self-confidence and potentially causing them to suffer stress.   Bullying is often derived from hierarchical power relationships or physical...

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Welcome to Lead Employer!   A very warm welcome! A warm welcome to all new dental foundation trainees as you prepare to start your specialty training. As your employer, we’re here to support you throughout every step of your pre-employment process. Find all the pre-employment information you need to...

Supporting you throughout your training journey   All the employee information you need Throughout your training journey we liaise with both your host organisation and NHS England to ensure you’re supported in the right way. Your host organisation will provide your training environment, in addition to local supervision...

Supporting you throughout your training journey   All the employee information you need Throughout your training journey we liaise with both your host organisation and NHS England to ensure you’re supported in the right way. Your host organisation will provide your training environment, in addition to local supervision...

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll

Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll

Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Please see our guides to help you with contacting the Team via Trac.

Please see our guides to help you with contacting the Team via Trac.

Please see our guides to help you with contacting the Team via Trac.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Checks   Important DBS information All posts with us require a satisfactory police check which is undertaken by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) who provide a service called ‘Disclosure.' Applicants who are subscribed to the DBS update service at enhanced level must provide...

Guidance on forms of identification and address documents required at pre-employment level and the verification process.

Guidance on forms of identification and address documents required at pre-employment level and the verification process.

Guidance on forms of identification and address documents required at pre-employment level and the verification process.

Locum work explanation for new junior doctors, including opt out consent form

Guidance for trainees who have been offered a position pending the conditional clearance of their pre-employment health check.

Guidance for trainees who have been offered a position pending the conditional clearance of their pre-employment health check.

Guidance for trainees who have been offered a position pending the conditional clearance of their pre-employment health check.

Frequently asked questions for future trainees.

Frequently asked questions for future trainees.

If you have been recruited into what is designated as a ‘hard-to-fill training programme’ Guidance is available in paragraphs 46-52 of Schedule 2 of the 2016 Terms and Conditions and you believe that pay protection applies to you, then please inform your administrator as soon as possible.

If you are joining Lead Employer direct from within the NHS, then we require a reference from your current employer covering the last twelve months of your employment history. 

If you are joining Lead Employer direct from within the NHS, then we require a reference from your current employer covering the last twelve months of your employment history. 

Our booklet provides a wide range of useful information on the services we provide as your Lead Employer and details the support and guidance you are entitled to as an employee of both Lead Employer and the NHS.

Our booklet provides a wide range of useful information on the services we provide as your Lead Employer and details the support and guidance you are entitled to as an employee of both Lead Employer and the NHS.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Annual Leave Calculator   It's important to take breaks from work Annual leave allows you to take paid time off from work to take regular breaks to rest and re-energise. All members of staff employed by the trust are entitled to annual leave and general public holidays as set out...

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Lead Employer can provide confirmation of employment letters to aid in rental, mortgage or bank account applications.

Lead Employer can provide confirmation of employment letters to aid in rental, mortgage or bank account applications.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Lead Employer's resources and guidance on safe working hours including less-than-full-time and flexible working.

Information governance (IG) is the way in which the NHS handles and securely processes all of its information, in particular personal and sensitive information relating to patients and employees.

Information governance (IG) is the way in which the NHS handles and securely processes all of its information, in particular personal and sensitive information relating to patients and employees.

Information governance (IG) is the way in which the NHS handles and securely processes all of its information, in particular personal and sensitive information relating to patients and employees.

Support for international trainees at the pre-employment level.

Support for international trainees at the pre-employment level.

Medical Indemnity Insurance protects health professionals and establishments financially in situations where services provided cause illness, injury, financial loss, or any other form of harm through negligence or omission of healthcare services.

Medical Indemnity Insurance protects health professionals and establishments financially in situations where services provided cause illness, injury, financial loss, or any other form of harm through negligence or omission of healthcare services.

Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) aims to support all trainees to safely and confidently return to training after a sustained period of absence.

Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) aims to support all trainees to safely and confidently return to training after a sustained period of absence.

For further details on the 2016 contractual agreements, please visit our dedicated page.

The British Medical Association (BMA)   People working in medicine spend their lives and careers helping others but are sometimes in need of assistance themselves. The BMA is a trade union with a collective voice of doctors and medical students which is also led and managed by members.&...

The Employee self-service allows you to view and update your own personal information on the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). These includes home addresses, emergency contacts and bank account details. 

Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll Expert support and advice from HR, Occupational Health and Payroll

Lead Employer guidance on expenses claims, including Business Mileage and Expenses, Home-To-Base, Study Leave and Relocation

Lead Employer guidance on expenses claims, including Business Mileage and Expenses, Home-To-Base, Study Leave and Relocation

Home Electronics Scheme Home Electronic Solutions is a salary sacrifice scheme delivered in partnership with Currys which provides access to thousands of different products for colleagues-in-training including: Laptops Tablets Domestic Appliances  Televisions Desktop Computers How it works? Please click here to register your account. Please note you...

If you have been paid incorrectly, please contact our Payroll department by phone or via email.

If you have been paid incorrectly, please contact our Payroll department by phone or via email.

If you have been paid incorrectly, please contact our Payroll department by phone or via email.

Please see below our guide to the pay dates and submission deadlines for 2022 - 2023.

Please see below our guide to the pay dates and submission deadlines for 2022 - 2023.

If you require additional help to understanding your payslip, then please take a look at the example image which includes a complete breakdown of all of the elements to your payslip. In addition, why not take a look at our Payroll FAQs below, which may answer any queries or issues you may have surrounding your pay.

If you require additional help to understanding your payslip, then please take a look at the example image which includes a complete breakdown of all of the elements to your payslip. In addition, why not take a look at our Payroll FAQs below, which may answer any queries or issues you may have surrounding your pay.

We are pleased to offer the NHS Pension scheme as our contractual pension scheme for all levels of NHS employees.

We are pleased to offer the NHS Pension scheme as our contractual pension scheme for all levels of NHS employees.

We are pleased to offer the NHS Pension scheme as our contractual pension scheme for all levels of NHS employees.

Lead Employer's guidance on the Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Childcare vouchers and other rewards.

If you are concerned about the amount of tax you have paid, please visit our dedicated page to assist you in setting up a personal tax account and/or contacting HMRC.

If you are concerned about the amount of tax you have paid, please visit our dedicated page to assist you in setting up a personal tax account and/or contacting HMRC.

If you are concerned about the amount of tax you have paid, please visit our dedicated page to assist you in setting up a personal tax account and/or contacting HMRC.

Your Total Reward Statement is a personalised summary that shows your NHS employment package including specific local benefits that STHK as your employer provides.  Your statement will be updated and refreshed on your TRS portal annually.

Your Total Reward Statement is a personalised summary that shows your NHS employment package including specific local benefits that STHK as your employer provides.  Your statement will be updated and refreshed on your TRS portal annually.

Your Total Reward Statement is a personalised summary that shows your NHS employment package including specific local benefits that STHK as your employer provides.  Your statement will be updated and refreshed on your TRS portal annually.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Freedom to Speak Up   Raise a Concern, Freedom to Speak Up We aim to ensure all our colleagues-in-training feel safe and confident to speak up. We are proud to promote an open culture, encouraging colleagues-in-training to speak out and raise concerns. We’re committed to making...

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Absence Support   We're here to support you Our Absence Support team provide clerical support, training, and guidance to all our stakeholders which includes host organisations, NHS England, General Practice Managers and colleagues-in-training to assist them with the most efficient management of sickness absence in line with the...

Absence Related Forms Please see below for a number of important absence support forms, toolkits and FAQ documents to support you! Important Forms Return to Work Form Self Certification Form Important Toolkits Stage 1 Absence Toolkit Please click here for the stage 1 absence toolkit. Stage 2 Absence Toolkit Please click here for...

Annual Leave   Annual leave allows you to take paid time off from work to take regular breaks to rest and re-energise. All members of staff employed by the Trust are entitled to annual leave and general public holidays as set out in colleague-in-training terms and conditions (England) 2016 and NHS...

Management Information Management Information (MI) is confidential information that is held by Lead Employer for colleagues-in-training. Colleagues-in-training rotate to various host organisations as part of their speciality training. This MI process is for existing colleagues-in-training who are already employed with LE. MI is shared with host organisations during rotations to...

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Work Schedules   Host Organisations and Placement sites are required to complete work schedules for each colleague-in-training. This will set out the hours of work, the working pattern, the service commitments and the training opportunities during the post or placement.  Once a colleague commences in post, the work schedule...

Colleague-in-Training Self-Service on ESR   The Employee self-service allows you to view and update your own personal information on the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). These includes home addresses, emergency contacts and bank account details.  The Employee self-service allows you to; View and print copies of payslips, P60...

Knowledge sessions    Join us for colleague-in-training sessions in 2026 At Lead Employer, we have a number of policies and processes to follow during your time in training. To help you understand the different areas of service we offer and ways to complete, apply or seek guidance on certain information,...

Further support   Reasonable adjustments The Equality Act 2010 requires employers to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to make sure disabled staff aren’t substantially disadvantaged when doing their jobs. The Trust therefore has a legal requirement to make reasonable adjustments for disabled staff. When the duty arises, we are under a positive...

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Monthly Wellbeing Update   Monthly resources, webinars and activities As healthcare providers, you dedicate your lives to improving the wellbeing of patients. However, in the fast-paced nature of daily practice, it’s easy to overlook your own physical and mental health. Maintaining personal wellbeing isn't just a luxury - it’...

Host Contact Database   Keeping your contact details updated To support effective communication between Lead Employer and host organisations, we ask host partners to keep their key contact details up to date. This ensures we can quickly reach the right people regarding colleague-in-training employment matters and share important updates. Updating...

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Knowledge sessions    Join us for colleague-in-training sessions in 2026 At Lead Employer, we have a number of policies and processes to follow during your time in training. To help you understand the different areas of service we offer and ways to complete, apply or seek guidance on certain information,...

Exception reporting procedure and guidance on variable working hours.

Exception reporting procedure and guidance on variable working hours.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Knowledge sessions    Join us for colleague-in-training sessions in 2026 At Lead Employer, we have a number of policies and processes to follow during your time in training. To help you understand the different areas of service we offer and ways to complete, apply or seek guidance on certain information,...

Knowledge sessions    Join us for colleague-in-training sessions in 2026 At Lead Employer, we have a number of policies and processes to follow during your time in training. To help you understand the different areas of service we offer and ways to complete, apply or seek guidance on certain information,...

Ways of Working   Management Information  Management Information (MI) is confidential information that is held by Lead Employer for colleagues-in-training. Colleagues-in-training rotate to various host organisations as part of their speciality training. This MI process is for existing colleagues-in-training who are already employed with LE. MI is shared with...

Contact & Enquiries To see a full list of contacts for Our Lead Employer Services including e-mail and telephone details for the team, please click here.

Anti-Racism Understanding, confronting and dismantling racism together This is a space where you can access vital information, tools and strategies to actively engage in anti-racist practices, both personally and professionally. What is anti-racism? Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and challenging racism by changing systems, organisational structures, policies, practices...

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Industrial Action (IA) Taking Part in Industrial Action The BMA has announced a period of industial action for Resident Doctors from 7:00am Tuesday 7th April until 7:00am Monday 13th April 2026. For staff who are members of the Trade Union, bringing the action will be protected, regardless of whether or not...

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