Links and further information

National Workforce Data Set (NWD) guidance documents

These guidance documents have been produced for organisations using the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). They provide guidance on the use of data items from the National Workforce Data set (NWD) and to help those using ESR to improve data quality. 

Appendix A – Staff Group Values and Definitions

Appendix B - Staff Group – Job Role Alphabetical List

Appendix C - Job Role – Staff Group Alphabetical List

Appendix D - Area of Work – Alphabetical List

ESR Hub – User manual, user notices

ESR Hub

ESR User manual

ESR user manual log in with your own credentials.

NHS Occupation Codes

NHS Occupation Codes are a set of codes used to define and identify the NHS workforce. They are presented in the manual in matrix form by different general Staff Groups. 

DAPB1067: National Workforce Data Set

The National Workforce Data Set (NWD), which includes the NHS occupation codes, specifies the data standards to be used for NHS workforce information.

Standards and collections

An alphabetical list of all current approved national information standards and data collections (including extractions).