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phleb | 15:58 Wed 20th Oct 2021 | Law
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If you had a simple caution 2 years ago by the police, will it show up on a crb check done by the NHS when applying for admin jobs? Thanks
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Depends on the type of DBS check (haven't been called CRB checks for some time).
Basic DBS only shows unspent cautions and convictions; a standard DBS details spent as well as unspent cautions - unless they are 'filtered cautions' which include cautions issued when you were a minor and convictions for an adult more than 6 years ago.
I thought you had asked this
and the answer is a clear yes for NHS jobs
( but having done interviews) - it is by no means a bar to emplyment
( so long as the interviewee doesnt do the sulky teenager 'it wasnt like that')
but says - yes I have got over that and addressed my behaviour that cause it - a triumph for restorative justive etc
If you're still in any doubt, see here:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/dbs-checks-and-your-mental-health/what-will-show-up-on-a-dbs-check/
(The fact that link is from a mental health charity is irrelevant. I've selected that link, from the many available on the internet, solely as it's one of the simplest to read through).
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So it came up and they have told me there is a process they follow. I have explained the situation to HR and now awaiting a decision. This has been the longest 4 weeks of my life. Really want the job. I’ve never broken the law and what I was cautioned for was so petty. I have to wait for her and my new manager to make a decision.
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It’s so stressful! I hope they don’t withdraw the job offer.
What was you cautioned for, phleb, and why did you accept it? That is admitting you are guilty of breaking the law.

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