This website is run by the NHS Business Services Authority. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts
- zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
How accessible this website is
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible, as:
- the structure of all the pages throughout the NHS Jobs website may affect users using assistive technology
- some screens within the NHS Jobs website are not accessible for users who use assistive technology. Users may be confused by the design and perform actions without fully being aware of full screen content
- it may not be possible to use the NHS Jobs website with speech recognition software
- all of the PDF documents downloaded from the NHS Jobs website are not accessible for users who use assistive technology
- there is a colour contrast issue on the FAQ section of the employer hub page which means users who have colour vision deficiency (colour blindness) may have difficulty reading the content
- it’s not possible to scroll using a keyboard on free text input fields using assistive technology
How to request content in an accessible format
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille you can contact us by:
Email: nhsbsa.accessibility@nhs.net
Phone: 0191 203 5318
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.
These contact details are only for accessibility queries. This inbox is not for technical queries or IT problems. If you have a query that is not about accessibility, go to the ‘contact us’ section of this document.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems that are not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, you can contact us by:
Email: nhsbsa.accessibility@nhs.net
Phone: 0191 203 5318
These contact details are only for accessibility queries. This inbox is not for technical queries or IT problems. If you have a query that is not about accessibility, go to the ‘contact us’ section of this document.
We also provide a text relay service for people who are D/deaf, hearing impaired or have a speech impediment. Call us on 18001 0191 203 5318.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Contact us
For all queries not accessibility related, you can contact us by:
Email: nhsbsa.nhsjobsenquiries@nhs.net
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
NHS Business Services Authority is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
- The structure of all the pages throughout the NHS Jobs service may affect users using assistive technology. The reason for this is due to some of the page content not being labelled as being in the body, main, header or footer sections of the page. This may lead to confusing or inaccurate screen reader output. This does not meet WCAG success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships). We plan to fix this by September 2020.
- Some screens within the NHS Jobs website are not accessible for users who use assistive technology. Users may be confused by the design and perform actions without fully being aware of full screen content. This may mislead users who use a screen reader to take an action on the screen without being aware of the full screen content. This does not meet WCAG success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships). We plan to fix this by December 2020.
- All of the PDF documents downloaded from the NHS Jobs website are not accessible for users who use assistive technology. They do not meet any of the WCAG 2.1 success criterion and we plan to fix this by October 2020.
- It may not be possible to use the NHS Jobs website with speech recognition software. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 success criterion 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value) & 4.1.3 (Status Messages). We plan to fix this by December 2020.
- There is a colour contrast issue on the FAQ section of the employer hub page. This means users who have colour vision deficiency (colour blindness) may have difficulty reading the content. This does not meet WCAG success criterion 1.4.3 (Contrast). We plan to fix this by September 2020.
- It’s not possible to scroll using a keyboard on free text input fields using assistive technology. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 success criterion 2.4.7 (Focus Visible). We plan to fix this by September 2020.
Disproportionate burden
Not applicable
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
Not applicable
How we tested this website
This website was tested on 5 August 2020 by the NHS Business Services Authority test and front end development team.
We tested our main website platform.
We test all website screens to meet ‘AA’ WCAG 2.1 standards, using manual and automated tests.
We run each webpage through automated Wave and Google Audits accessibility tools then manually test with screen readers (NVDA and Voice Over) and standards checklists.
These checklists contain standards that have been compiled using WCAG, NHS service manual and GDS guidance.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
We’re committed to making sure this website is compliant to WCAG 2.1 ‘AA’ standard.
Our accessibility compliance statement will be reviewed every six months. Every new released website will be designed, built and tested to meet ‘AA’ standards by default.
This statement was prepared on 17 September 2019. It was last updated on 6 August 2020.