About National Health Security (NHS)
National Health Security (NHS) background checks are for people working under the Security Sensitive Biological Agents (SSBA) Regulatory Scheme.
The SSBA Scheme:
- helps to manage the security of SSBAs
- aims to limit the occurrence of acts of bioterrorism or biocrime.
Visit the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website to learn more about the Security Sensitive Biological Agents (SSBA) Regulatory Scheme(Opens in a new tab/window).
Who needs an NHS background check
People who:
- handle Tier 1 SSBAs
- have access to facilities where Tier 1 SSBAs are handled
- have access to sensitive information related to Tier 1 SSBAs.
For more information, visit the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website for the SSBA fact sheet - National Health Security checks(Opens in a new tab/window).
Application process for an NHS background check
These are the steps in the NHS background check application process.