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How to revalidate with the NMC Requirements for renewing your registration
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WHAT DOES THIS DOCUMENT DO? ....................................................................3
WHAT IS REVALIDATION? ...................................................................................5
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS AND SUPPORTING EVIDENCE ...................... 7
THE REVALIDATION PROCESS ...........................................................................9
HOW TO APPROACH REVALIDATION ................................................................10
PRACTICE HOURS ............................................................................................. 12
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ...............................................16
PRACTICE-RELATED FEEDBACK ....................................................................18
WRITTEN REFLECTIVE ACCOUNTS ..................................................................20
REFLECTIVE DISCUSSION ................................................................................22
HEALTH AND CHARACTER ................................................................................24
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY ARRANGEMENT .................................................26
CONFIRMATION .................................................................................................28
THE APPLICATION PROCESS............................................................................31
VERIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION ............................................................35
REVALIDATION AND NMC FITNESS TO PRACTISE PROCESSES .................... 37
CANCELLING YOUR REGISTRATION .................................................................38
GUIDANCE SHEET 1: GUIDANCE ON NON-IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION ......40
GUIDANCE SHEET 2: PRACTICE HOURS REQUIREMENTS ..............................43
GUIDANCE SHEET 3: EXAMPLES OF CPD ACTIVITIES ....................................45
FORMS AND TEMPLATES ................................................................................. 47
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This document is for nurses and midwives who are registered with the NMC. It sets out how to renew your registration with the NMC through revalidation every three years.
The requirements for revalidation are either prescribed in the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 (the Order)1 and the Education, Registration and Registration Appeals Rules (the Rules)2, or are standards set by the NMC for revalidation and readmission.3
These requirements are effective from xxx and replace the requirements for renewal set out in the Prep (Post Registration Education and Practice Standards) handbook.4
About The NMCThe Nursing and Midwifery Council exists to protect the public. We do this by making sure that only those who meet our requirements are allowed to practise as a registered nurse or midwife in the UK.
We take action if concerns are raised about whether a registered nurse or midwife is fitto practise.
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DOCUMENT DO?
DRAFTThis document is for nurses and midwives who are registered
DRAFTThis document is for nurses and midwives who are registered with the NMC. It sets out how to renew your registration with
DRAFTwith the NMC. It sets out how to renew your registration with the NMC through revalidation every three years.
DRAFTthe NMC through revalidation every three years.
The requirements for revalidation are either prescribed in the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001
DRAFTThe requirements for revalidation are either prescribed in the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 and the Education, Registration and Registration Appeals Rules (the Rules)
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and replace the requirements for renewal set out in
DRAFTand replace the requirements for renewal set out in the Prep (Post Registration Education and Practice Standards) handbook.
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DRAFTThe Nursing and Midwifery Council exists to protect the public. We do this by making sure that
DRAFTThe Nursing and Midwifery Council exists to protect the public. We do this by making sure that only those who meet our requirements are allowed to practise as a registered nurse or midwife
DRAFTonly those who meet our requirements are allowed to practise as a registered nurse or midwife
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How to use this documentPlease note that you must still pay your annual retention fee every year to maintain your registration with the NMC. Revalidation replaces the current renewal (Prep) process and you will have to complete the revalidation process every three years in order to renew your registration.
This document gives an overview of the revalidation process and sets out our recommendations for how you approach the process and collect the required information.
It includes a checklist of the revalidation requirements and the supporting evidence foreach requirement.
On pages 12 to 30 we set out details of each requirement. After each requirement we provide further information to help you understand and meet the requirement. This informationwill set out:
• the purpose of the requirement;
• how you can comply with the requirement;
• our recommended approach to collecting and recording the required information; and
• how to demonstrate to us that you have met the requirement in your online application.
You should read this document in conjunction with the Code5 and other guidance on our website. We have also published a range of resources that you might find helpful in preparing for revalidation, including completed templates and case studies. We have also provided information for confirmers, which you should ensure that your confirmer has read, as well as information for employers, which we recommend you encourage your employer (if appropriate) to read.
How the NMC will use your informationAs part of the revalidation process you are required to submit information about yourselfto the NMC. We will only process your personal data, as permitted by the Data Protection Act 1998 (‘DPA’).
We will use your personal data for the purposes of administering and assessing your revalidation application and any subsequent verification of that application. We may also use information obtained through the revalidation process for research and for the purpose of maintaining and improving our internal systems and processes.
If there are grounds for believing that you have made a false declaration as part of your revalidation application, information supplied by you may be used to investigate any allegedbreach of the Code and for the purpose of any subsequent fitness to practise proceedings.
How to contact the NMCFor more information on revalidation please call 020 7333 9333 and select the option for revalidation. Alternatively you can email us at [email protected].
If you wish to you can make a complaint about the standard of our service.Please refer to the ‘about us’ pages on our website.
Details of our data protection policy are included in our privacy notice at:www.nmc.org.uk/contact-us/foi-and-dpa/data-protection/
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DRAFTThis document gives an overview of the revalidation process and sets out our recommendations
It includes a checklist of the revalidation requirements and the supporting evidence for
DRAFTIt includes a checklist of the revalidation requirements and the supporting evidence for
On pages 12 to 30 we set out details of each requirement. After each requirement we provide
DRAFTOn pages 12 to 30 we set out details of each requirement. After each requirement we provide further information to help you understand and meet the requirement. This information
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our recommended approach to collecting and recording the required information; and
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how to demonstrate to us that you have met the requirement in your online application.
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How the NMC will use your information
DRAFTHow the NMC will use your informationAs part of the revalidation process you are required to submit information about yourself
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DRAFTDetails of our data protection policy are included in our privacy notice at:www.nmc.org.uk/contact-us/foi-and-dpa/data-protection/
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WHAT IS REVALIDATION?
Revalidation• is the process that allows you to maintain your registration with the NMC
• builds on existing renewal requirements
• demonstrates your continued ability to practise safely and effectively, and
• is a continuous process that you will engage with throughout your career.
Revalidation is the responsibility of nurses and midwives themselves. You are theowner of your own revalidation process.
Revalidation is not• an assessment of a nurse or midwife’s fitness to practise
• a new way to raise fitness to practise concerns (any concerns about a nurse or midwife’s practice will continue to be raised through the existing fitness to practise process), or
• an assessment against the requirements of your current/former employment.
Why we are introducing revalidation• to raise awareness of the Code and professional standards expected of nurses and midwives
• to provide you with the opportunity to reflect on the role of the Code in your practice as a nurse or midwife and demonstrate that you are ‘living’ these standards
• to encourage you to stay up to date in your professional practice by developing new skills and understanding the changing needs of the public and fellow healthcare professionals
• to encourage a culture of sharing, reflection and improvement
• to encourage you to engage in professional networks and discussions about your practice, and
• to strengthen public confidence in the nursing and midwifery professions.
Revalidation and the Code One of the main strengths of revalidation is that it reinforces the Code by asking nurses and midwives to use it as the reference point for all the requirements, including their written reflective accounts and reflective discussion.
This should highlight the Code’s central role in the nursing and midwifery profession and encourage nurses and midwives to consider how it applies in their everyday practice.
The Code (paragraph 22) requires you to fulfil all registration requirements.To achieve this you must:
• meet any reasonable requests so we can oversee the registration process (22.1)
• keep to our prescribed hours of practice and carry out continuing professional development activities (22.2), and
• keep your knowledge and skills up to date, taking part in appropriate and regular learning and professional development activities that aim to maintain and develop your competence and improve your performance (22.3).
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DRAFTis a continuous process that you will engage with throughout your career.
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an assessment of a nurse or midwife’s fitness to practise
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to raise awareness of the Code and professional standards expected of nurses and midwives
DRAFTto raise awareness of the Code and professional standards expected of nurses and midwives
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DRAFTto provide you with the opportunity to reflect on the role of the Code in your practice as a nurse or midwife and demonstrate that you are ‘living’ these standards
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to encourage you to stay up to date in your professional practice by developing new skills and
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to encourage a culture of sharing, reflection and improvement
DRAFTto encourage a culture of sharing, reflection and improvement
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DRAFTto encourage you to engage in professional networks and discussions about your practice, and
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Safe and effectivepractice in linewith the Code
Overall, revalidation should lead to improved practice and therefore public protection benefits.
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Practice hours:helps you maintainsafe and effective
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Confirmation:provides assurance,
increases support and engagement between nurses and midwives and their confirmers.
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helps you become more responsive to the needs
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cultivates a sharingreflective culturethat focuses on
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CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
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These are all of the requirements that you must meet in order to completeyour revalidation and renew your registration every three years with the NMC.
Requirements Supporting evidence
450 practice hoursor 900 hours ifrevalidating as both nurse and midwife
Maintain a record of practice hours you have completed,including:
• dates of practice;
• the number of hours you undertook;
• name, address and postcode of the organisation;
• scope of practice;
• work setting;
• a description of the work you undertook; and
• evidence of those practice hours (such as timesheets,role profiles or job specifications).
35 hours ofContinuingProfessionalDevelopment
Maintain accurate and verifiable records of your CPDactivities, including:
• the CPD method (Examples of ‘CPD method’ are self-learning, online learning, course.);
• a brief description of the topic and how it relatesto your practice;
• dates the CPD activity was undertaken;
• the number of hours and participatory hours;
• identification of the part of the Code most relevantto the CPD; and
• evidence of the CPD activity (Guidance Sheet 3 providesexamples of the kind of evidence you can record, see page 45).
Five pieces ofpractice-relatedfeedback
Notes of the content of the feedback and how you used it toimprove your practice. This will be helpful for you to use whenyou are preparing your reflective accounts. Make sure youraccounts do not include any personal data (see Guidance Sheet 1on page 40).
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scope of practice;
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work setting;
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Requirements Supporting evidence
Five writtenreflective accounts
Five written reflective accounts that explain what you learnt from your CPD activity and/or feedback and/or an event or experience in your practice, how you changed or improved your work as a result, and how this is relevant to the Code. You must use the form provided on page 47 and make sure your accounts do not include any personal data (see Guidance sheet 1).
Reflective discussion A reflective discussion form which includes the name andNMC Pin number of the NMC-registered nurse or midwifethat you had the discussion with as well as the date you had the discussion. We have provided an NMC form on page 48 that you must use and this must be a paper copy only. Make sure your accounts do not include any personal data (see Guidance Sheet 1).
Health and character You will make these declarations as part of your onlinerevalidation application.
Professionalindemnityarrangement
Evidence to demonstrate that you have an appropriate indemnity arrangement in place.
Whether your indemnity arrangement is through youremployer, membership of a professional body or througha private insurance arrangement.
If your indemnity arrangement is provided through membership ofwith a professional body or a private insurance arrangement,you will need to record the name of the professional bodyor provider.
Confirmation A confirmation form signed by your confirmer. We have providedan NMC form on page 49 that you must use and this must be stored as a paper copy only.
Scope of practiceCommissioning, Consultancy, Education, Management, Policy, Direct clinical care, Quality assurance or inspection, Research, Other.
Work settingAmbulance service, Care home sector, Care inspectorate, Cosmetic/aesthetic sector, District nursing, Education, Governing body or leadership role, GP practice or other primary care, Health visiting, Hospital or other secondary care, Insurance/legal, Military, Occupational health, Other community services, Policy, Prison, Private domestic setting, Private health care, Public health, Research, School nursing, Specialist (tertiary) care, Telephone or e-health advice, Trade union or professional body, Voluntary sector, Overseas, Other.
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A reflective discussion form which includes the name and
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DRAFTthat you had the discussion with as well as the date you had the discussion. We have provided an NMC form on page 48 that you
DRAFTdiscussion. We have provided an NMC form on page 48 that you must use and this must be a paper copy only. Make sure your
DRAFTmust use and this must be a paper copy only. Make sure your accounts do not include any personal data (see Guidance Sheet 1).
DRAFTaccounts do not include any personal data (see Guidance Sheet 1).
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Evidence to demonstrate that you have an appropriate indemnity
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Whether your indemnity arrangement is through your
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Confirmation
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DRAFTA confirmation form signed by your confirmer. We have providedan NMC form on page 49 that you must use and this must be
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THE REVALIDATION
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Over three years since last renewal
You need to meet a range of revalidation requirements designed to show that you are keeping up to date and maintaining safe and effective practice
See pages pages 12-30:detail the requirements
In 12 months up to renewal
Once you have met all of the revalidation requirements, except Professional indemnity arrangement and health and character, youwill need to discuss your revalidation with a confirmer. As part of this discussion, you will demonstrate that you have complied with the revalidation requirements.
See pages 28-30:‘Confirmation’
In the 60 days before your renewal date
Every three years you will be asked to apply for revalidation using NMC Online. As part of this discussion, you will demonstrate that you have complied with all of the revalidation requirements, except Professional Indemnity Assurance and health and character.
See pages 31-34:‘The application process’
Following submission of your revalidation application
Each year we will select a sample of nurses and midwives to provide us with further informationto verify the declarations that they made as partof their revalidation application. If you are selectedyour registration will not be renewed until thisprocess is complete.
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HOW TO APPROACH
REVALIDATION
Keep a portfolio1. We strongly recommend that you keep evidence that you have met the revalidation
requirements in a portfolio. This does not necessarily need to be an e-portfolio.
2. The portfolio will be helpful for the discussion you have with your confirmer (see pages 28-30). You will also need to have this information available in case we request to see it to verifythe declarations you made as part of your application (see pages 35-37).
3. You may already keep a professional portfolio. If so, you do not need to maintaina separate portfolio.
4. You can use the checklist on page 7 to make sure that all of the information is in your portfolio before you have your confirmation discussion with your confirmer or submit yourrevalidation application.
5. We recommend that you keep your portfolio until after your next revalidation.For example, if you revalidate in 2016, we suggest that you should keep your portfolio until after you have revalidated again in 2019.
6. Your portfolio must not record any information that might identify an individual, whether that individual is alive or deceased. This means that all information must be recordedin a way that no patient, service user, colleague or other individual can be identified from the information. Guidance Sheet 1 on page xx provides guidance on how to make sure that your portfolio does not contain any information that might identify an individual.
We expect any evidence to be kept in English. We will make adjustments for those nurses and midwives who train and practise in Welsh and choose to maintain their portfolio in Welsh. Our Welsh language scheme sets out how we will implement the principle of equal treatment for the Welsh language in aspects of our business including service planning and delivery, and communications.
www.nmc.org.uk/about-us/our-equality-and-diversity-commitments/welsh-language-scheme/
DRAFTWe strongly recommend that you keep evidence that you have met the revalidation
DRAFTWe strongly recommend that you keep evidence that you have met the revalidation requirements in a portfolio. This does not necessarily need to be an e-portfolio.
DRAFTrequirements in a portfolio. This does not necessarily need to be an e-portfolio.
DRAFT
DRAFTWe expect any evidence to be kept in English. We will make adjustments for those
DRAFTWe expect any evidence to be kept in English. We will make adjustments for those nurses and midwives who train and practise in Welsh and choose to maintain their
DRAFTnurses and midwives who train and practise in Welsh and choose to maintain their portfolio in Welsh. Our Welsh language scheme sets out how we will implement the
DRAFTportfolio in Welsh. Our Welsh language scheme sets out how we will implement the principle of equal treatment for the Welsh language in aspects of our business
DRAFTprinciple of equal treatment for the Welsh language in aspects of our business
DRAFTThe portfolio will be helpful for the discussion you have with your confirmer (see pages 28-
DRAFTThe portfolio will be helpful for the discussion you have with your confirmer (see pages 28-30). You will also need to have this information available in case we request to see it to verify
DRAFT30). You will also need to have this information available in case we request to see it to verifythe declarations you made as part of your application (see pages 35-37).
DRAFTthe declarations you made as part of your application (see pages 35-37).
You may already keep a professional portfolio. If so, you do not need to maintain
DRAFTYou may already keep a professional portfolio. If so, you do not need to maintaina separate portfolio.
DRAFTa separate portfolio.
You can use the checklist on page 7 to make sure that all of the information is in your
DRAFTYou can use the checklist on page 7 to make sure that all of the information is in your portfolio before you have your confirmation discussion with your confirmer or submit your
DRAFTportfolio before you have your confirmation discussion with your confirmer or submit yourrevalidation application.
DRAFTrevalidation application.
We recommend that you keep your portfolio until after your next revalidation.
DRAFTWe recommend that you keep your portfolio until after your next revalidation.For example, if you revalidate in 2016, we suggest that you should keep your portfolio until
DRAFTFor example, if you revalidate in 2016, we suggest that you should keep your portfolio until after you have revalidated again in 2019.
DRAFTafter you have revalidated again in 2019.
6.
DRAFT6. Your portfolio must not record any information that might identify an individual, whether
DRAFTYour portfolio must not record any information that might identify an individual, whether
DRAFTthat individual is alive or deceased. This means that all information must be recordedDRAFTthat individual is alive or deceased. This means that all information must be recordedin a way that no patient, service user, colleague or other individual can be identified from the DRAFT
in a way that no patient, service user, colleague or other individual can be identified from the information. Guidance Sheet 1 on DRAFT
information. Guidance Sheet 1 on portfolio does not contain any information that might identify an individual. DRAFT
portfolio does not contain any information that might identify an individual. DRAFT
DRAFTincluding service planning and delivery, and communications.
DRAFTincluding service planning and delivery, and communications.
www.nmc.org.uk/about-us/our-equality-and-diversity-commitments/welsh-
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Appraisals7. Many nurses and midwives have an employer. It is important for their employers to be
aware of the Code and the standards expected of registered nurses and midwives in their professional practice.
8. Appraisals are a way for employers to assess the performance of their employees against the requirements of their role and identify areas for improvement and development.
9. The revalidation process is designed so that it can be undertaken as part of a regular appraisal. If you are an employee who does not have a regular appraisal you could consider asking your employer to arrange an appraisal for you in advance of your revalidation application date.
10. We strongly recommend that, where possible, your confirmation discussion forms part of an annual appraisal, if you have one.
11. If your line manager is an NMC-registered nurse or midwife, you might like to have both your reflective discussion and your confirmation discussion as part of an annual appraisal, if you have one.
12. You might find it helpful to have a discussion with your confirmer every year as partof an annual appraisal, so that you can keep them updated on your revalidation.
13. If you are not an employee, or if you are an employee who has been unable to arrange an appraisal in advance of your revalidation application date, you will still be able to renew your registration by meeting the revalidation requirements. You are not required to arrange for another person or organisation to conduct an appraisal for the purposes of revalidation, but you will still need to arrange your confirmation discussion.
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DRAFT
DRAFTMany nurses and midwives have an employer. It is important for their employers to be
DRAFTMany nurses and midwives have an employer. It is important for their employers to be aware of the Code and the standards expected of registered nurses and midwives in their
DRAFTaware of the Code and the standards expected of registered nurses and midwives in their professional practice.
DRAFTprofessional practice.
Appraisals are a way for employers to assess the performance of their employees against
DRAFTAppraisals are a way for employers to assess the performance of their employees against the requirements of their role and identify areas for improvement and development.
DRAFTthe requirements of their role and identify areas for improvement and development.
The revalidation process is designed so that it can be undertaken as part of a regular
DRAFTThe revalidation process is designed so that it can be undertaken as part of a regular appraisal. If you are an employee who does not have a regular appraisal you could consider
DRAFTappraisal. If you are an employee who does not have a regular appraisal you could consider asking your employer to arrange an appraisal for you in advance of your revalidation
DRAFTasking your employer to arrange an appraisal for you in advance of your revalidation
DRAFTapplication date.
DRAFTapplication date.
10.
DRAFT10. We strongly recommend that, where possible, your confirmation discussion forms part of an
DRAFTWe strongly recommend that, where possible, your confirmation discussion forms part of an annual appraisal, if you have one.DRAFTannual appraisal, if you have one.
11. DRAFT
11. If your line manager is an NMC-registered nurse or midwife, you might like to have both your DRAFT
If your line manager is an NMC-registered nurse or midwife, you might like to have both your reflective discussion and your confirmation discussion as part of an annual appraisal, if you DRAFT
reflective discussion and your confirmation discussion as part of an annual appraisal, if you have one.DRAFT
have one.DRAFT
You might find it helpful to have a discussion with your confirmer every year as partDRAFT
You might find it helpful to have a discussion with your confirmer every year as partof an annual appraisal, so that you can keep them updated on your revalidation.DRAFT
of an annual appraisal, so that you can keep them updated on your revalidation.
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PRACTICE HOURS
The requirements14. You must have practised for a minimum number of hours over the three year period since
your registration was last renewed or you joined the register.6
15. If you have practised for fewer than the required number of hours in the three year period since your registration was last renewed or you joined the register, then you must successfully complete an appropriate return to practice programme approved by the NMC before the date of your application for renewal of registration.7
16. If you are practising as a midwife in the UK, you must file an Intention to Practise (ItP) form annually with your Local Supervising Authority Midwifery Officer.8
17. If you are a registered midwife who is also registered on the specialist community public health nurse (SCPHN) part of the register and whose only practice is in a SCPHN role then you do not need to file an ItP form. Your register entry will record that you are not entitled to practise as a midwife in the UK.
18. If you are a registered midwife and have not filed an ItP form during the current registration period, and you now wish to return to midwifery practice, you must successfully complete an appropriate return to midwifery practice programme approved by the NMC before you can serve an ItP form and return to practice as a practising midwife.9
Registration Minimum total practice hours required
Nurse 450 practice hours required
Midwife 450 practice hours required
Nurse and SCPHN(Nurse/SCPHN)
450 practice hours required
Midwife and SCPHN(Midwife/SCPHN)
450 practice hours required
Nurse and midwife(including Nurse/SCPHNand Midwife/SCPHN)
900 practice hours required (to include 450 hours for nursing, 450 hours for midwifery)
A specialist community public health nurse (SCPHN) means a registered nurse or midwife who is also registered in the Specialist Community Public Health Nurses’ part of the register.
DRAFTYou must have practised for a minimum number of hours over the three year period since
DRAFTYou must have practised for a minimum number of hours over the three year period since
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450 practice hours required
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450 practice hours required
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450 practice hours required
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450 practice hours required
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(including Nurse/SCPHN
DRAFT(including Nurse/SCPHNand Midwife/SCPHN)
DRAFTand Midwife/SCPHN)
900 practice hours required (to include 450
DRAFT900 practice hours required (to include 450
DRAFThours for nursing, 450 hours for midwifery)
DRAFThours for nursing, 450 hours for midwifery)
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DRAFT15. DRAFT15. If you have practised for fewer than the required number of hours in the three year DRAFT
If you have practised for fewer than the required number of hours in the three year period since your registration was last renewed or you joined the register, then you must DRAFT
period since your registration was last renewed or you joined the register, then you must successfully complete an appropriate return to practice programme approved by the NMC DRAFT
successfully complete an appropriate return to practice programme approved by the NMC before the date of your application for renewal of registration.DRAFT
before the date of your application for renewal of registration.
If you are practising as a midwife in the UK, you must file an Intention to Practise (ItP) form DRAFT
If you are practising as a midwife in the UK, you must file an Intention to Practise (ItP) form annually with your Local Supervising Authority Midwifery Officer.DRAFT
annually with your Local Supervising Authority Midwifery Officer.
If you are a registered midwife who is also registered on the specialist community public DRAFT
If you are a registered midwife who is also registered on the specialist community public DRAFTA specialist community public health nurse (SCPHN) means a registered nurse or
DRAFTA specialist community public health nurse (SCPHN) means a registered nurse or midwife who is also registered in the Specialist Community Public Health Nurses’
DRAFTmidwife who is also registered in the Specialist Community Public Health Nurses’ part of the register.
DRAFTpart of the register.
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The purpose of these requirements20. The practice hours requirements are designed to help nurses and midwives to maintain safe
and effective practice, and keep their skills up to date.
How to meet the requirements21. You can only count practice hours that you undertook while you were registered.
You cannot count unregistered practice towards the practice hours requirement.
22. You must meet your practice hours in a role where you rely on your skills, knowledgeand experience of being a registered nurse or midwife.
• This includes practice as a nurse, midwife and SCPHN, in roles that are likelyto require registration.
• This also includes nurses and midwives who rely on their skills, knowledge and experience of being a registered nurse or midwife, but are in roles where their employment contract does not expressly require them to be registered with us. For example, this could include roles in public health or nursing or midwifery management, commissioning, policyand education.
• This may include work done in voluntary roles, where a nurse or midwife is relyingon their skills, knowledge and experience of being a registered nurse or midwife.
• Hours undertaken in any healthcare, nursing or midwifery assistant or supportworker roles cannot be counted towards practice hours as a registered nurseor midwife.
23. Practice hours should reflect your current scope of practice. Practice hours do not have to be related to your original field of practice when you first joined the register. Irrespective of your role, you must comply with The Code: professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives. This includes the duty to recognise and work within the limits ofyour competence.
24. If you are a registered midwife who is also registered on the SCPHN part of the registerand only practising in a SCPHN role, please refer to Guidance Sheet 2 on pages 43-44.
For example a nurse who undertakes training as a midwife and gains a second registration as a midwife.
19. Registered nurses or midwives who are admitted to another part of the register since their registration was last renewed or they joined the register only need to meet the practice hours requirement for their initial registration. They will need to meet the practice hours requirements for registration in both parts in subsequent registration periods.10
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DRAFTThe purpose of these requirements
DRAFTThe purpose of these requirementsThe practice hours requirements are designed to help nurses and midwives to maintain safe
DRAFTThe practice hours requirements are designed to help nurses and midwives to maintain safe
How to meet the requirements
DRAFTHow to meet the requirementsYou can only count practice hours that you undertook while you were registered.
DRAFTYou can only count practice hours that you undertook while you were registered.You cannot count unregistered practice towards the practice hours requirement.
DRAFTYou cannot count unregistered practice towards the practice hours requirement.
You must meet your practice hours in a role where you rely on your skills, knowledge
DRAFTYou must meet your practice hours in a role where you rely on your skills, knowledgeand experience of being a registered nurse or midwife.
DRAFTand experience of being a registered nurse or midwife.
This includes practice as a nurse, midwife and SCPHN, in roles that are likely
DRAFTThis includes practice as a nurse, midwife and SCPHN, in roles that are likelyto require registration.
DRAFTto require registration.
This also includes nurses and midwives who rely on their skills, knowledge and experience
DRAFTThis also includes nurses and midwives who rely on their skills, knowledge and experience of being a registered nurse or midwife, but are in roles where their employment contract
DRAFTof being a registered nurse or midwife, but are in roles where their employment contract does not expressly require them to be registered with us. For example, this could include
DRAFTdoes not expressly require them to be registered with us. For example, this could include roles in public health or nursing or midwifery management, commissioning, policy
DRAFTroles in public health or nursing or midwifery management, commissioning, policyand education.
DRAFTand education.
This may include work done in voluntary roles, where a nurse or midwife is relying
DRAFTThis may include work done in voluntary roles, where a nurse or midwife is relyingon their skills, knowledge and experience of being a registered nurse or midwife.
DRAFTon their skills, knowledge and experience of being a registered nurse or midwife.
Hours undertaken in any healthcare, nursing or midwifery assistant or support
DRAFTHours undertaken in any healthcare, nursing or midwifery assistant or supportworker roles cannot be counted towards practice hours as a registered nurse
DRAFTworker roles cannot be counted towards practice hours as a registered nurseor midwife.
DRAFTor midwife.
23. DRAFT23. Practice hours should reflect your current scope of practice. Practice hours do not have to DRAFT
Practice hours should reflect your current scope of practice. Practice hours do not have to be related to your original field of practice when you first joined the register. Irrespective of DRAFT
be related to your original field of practice when you first joined the register. Irrespective of your role, you must comply with DRAFT
your role, you must comply with for nurses and midwivesDRAFT
for nurses and midwives. This includes the duty to recognise and work within the limits ofDRAFT
. This includes the duty to recognise and work within the limits ofyour competence.DRAFT
your competence.
If you are a registered midwife who is also registered on the SCPHN part of the registerDRAFT
If you are a registered midwife who is also registered on the SCPHN part of the registerand only practising in a SCPHN role, please refer to Guidance Sheet 2 on pages 43-44DRAFT
and only practising in a SCPHN role, please refer to Guidance Sheet 2 on pages 43-44DRAFTFor example a nurse who undertakes training as a midwife and gains a second
DRAFTFor example a nurse who undertakes training as a midwife and gains a second
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How to meet the requirements continued25. If you are working overseas (or have worked overseas for part of the registration period) as
a nurse or midwife you can meet the practice hours on the basis of your registration with the NMC. You should always register with the appropriate regulator in the country in which you are practising. Please refer to our guidance on working outside the UK.
26. If you have had a career break, you will still be able to meet the practice hours requirement if you have completed the required hours of practice as a registered nurse or midwife during your three year registration period.
27. If you have not undertaken any type of work where you relied on your skills, knowledge or experience as a registered nurse or midwife, or if you are unable to meet the practice hours requirement, you have two options:
• You can successfully complete an appropriate NMC approved return to practice programme before the date of your revalidation application. These programmes are designed to allow you to renew your registration and return to practice aftera break in practice. Further information about return to practice programmesis available online.
• You can cancel your registration. You will continue to hold a nursing or midwifery qualification, but will not be a registered nurse or midwife. You can apply for readmission to the register in future if you wish to practise as a nurse or midwife. Information on cancelling registration and seeking readmission to the registerare available online.
28. If you choose not to renew your registration and lapse from the register (which includes cancelling your registration), you cannot rely on any hours of work you undertookin a role after the date you ceased to be registered for the purpose of seekingreadmission to the register. Unregistered practice does not count towards meetingthe readmission requirements.
How to record practice hours29. We strongly recommend that you maintain a record of practice hours you have completed.
This will form part of the discussion you have with your confirmer, and you will also need to have this information available in case we request to see it for verification of yourapplication. We have provided a template to help you record your practice hours.Your records should include:
• dates of practice;
• the number of hours you undertook;
• name, address and postcode of the organisations;
• scope of practice;
• work setting;
• a description of the work you undertook and
• evidence of those practice hours, such as timesheets, job specificationsand role profiles.DRAFT
If you have had a career break, you will still be able to meet the practice hours requirement if
DRAFTIf you have had a career break, you will still be able to meet the practice hours requirement if you have completed the required hours of practice as a registered nurse or midwife during
DRAFTyou have completed the required hours of practice as a registered nurse or midwife during
If you have not undertaken any type of work where you relied on your skills, knowledge or
DRAFTIf you have not undertaken any type of work where you relied on your skills, knowledge or experience as a registered nurse or midwife, or if you are unable to meet the practice hours
DRAFTexperience as a registered nurse or midwife, or if you are unable to meet the practice hours
You can successfully complete an appropriate NMC approved return to practice
DRAFTYou can successfully complete an appropriate NMC approved return to practice programme before the date of your revalidation application. These programmes are
DRAFTprogramme before the date of your revalidation application. These programmes are designed to allow you to renew your registration and return to practice after
DRAFTdesigned to allow you to renew your registration and return to practice aftera break in practice. Further information about return to practice programmes
DRAFTa break in practice. Further information about return to practice programmes
You can cancel your registration. You will continue to hold a nursing or midwifery
DRAFTYou can cancel your registration. You will continue to hold a nursing or midwifery qualification, but will not be a registered nurse or midwife. You can apply for readmission
DRAFTqualification, but will not be a registered nurse or midwife. You can apply for readmission to the register in future if you wish to practise as a nurse or midwife. Information on
DRAFTto the register in future if you wish to practise as a nurse or midwife. Information on cancelling registration and seeking readmission to the register
DRAFTcancelling registration and seeking readmission to the register
If you choose not to renew your registration and lapse from the register (which includes
DRAFTIf you choose not to renew your registration and lapse from the register (which includes cancelling your registration), you cannot rely on any hours of work you undertook
DRAFTcancelling your registration), you cannot rely on any hours of work you undertookin a role after the date you ceased to be registered for the purpose of seeking
DRAFTin a role after the date you ceased to be registered for the purpose of seekingreadmission to the register. Unregistered practice does not count towards meeting
DRAFTreadmission to the register. Unregistered practice does not count towards meetingthe readmission requirements.
DRAFTthe readmission requirements.
How to record practice hours
DRAFTHow to record practice hours
We strongly recommend that you maintain a record of practice hours you have completed.
DRAFTWe strongly recommend that you maintain a record of practice hours you have completed. This will form part of the discussion you have with your confirmer, and you will also need to
DRAFTThis will form part of the discussion you have with your confirmer, and you will also need to have this information available in case we request to see it for verification of your
DRAFThave this information available in case we request to see it for verification of yourapplication. We have provided a template to help you record your practice hours.
DRAFTapplication. We have provided a template to help you record your practice hours.Your records should include:
DRAFTYour records should include:
• DRAFT• dates of practice;DRAFT
dates of practice;
• DRAFT
• the number of hours you undertook;DRAFT
the number of hours you undertook;
• DRAFT
• name, address and postcode of the organisations;DRAFT
name, address and postcode of the organisations;
scope of practice;DRAFT
scope of practice;
work setting;DRAFT
work setting;DRAFT
a description of the work you undertook and DRAFT
a description of the work you undertook and
evidence of those practice hours, such as timesheets, job specificationsDRAFT
evidence of those practice hours, such as timesheets, job specifications
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30. You do not necessarily need to record individual practice hours. You can describe your practice hours in terms of standard working days or weeks.
What you need to tell us in youronline application31. When you apply for revalidation, you need to declare that you have met the practice hours
requirement. You only need to tell us about the most recent hours you have undertaken to meet the minimum 450/900 hours requirement.
32. You will also be asked to enter the following details:
• whether you are currently practising;
• if you are currently in practice, where you undertake that practice, including details of your scope of practice and work setting;
• if you are not currently in practice, where you undertook your most recent practice, including details of your scope of practice and work setting.
33. If you have been admitted to another part of the register since your registration was last renewed or you joined the register, you only need to meet the practice hours requirement for your initial registration as part of your revalidation application. However, please note that in order to complete the online revalidation process for both parts of the register you will be asked to declare that you have met the practice hours requirement for your new registration as well as your initial registration. As no additional practice hours are required for the new registration you should tick this box even if you have not done 450 hours practice in that profession since gaining your new registration.
34. Please note that next time you apply for revalidation, if you wish to renew your registration on both parts of the register and continue practising as both a nurse and a midwife, you will need to meet the practice hours requirements for both parts.
Scope of practiceCommissioning, Consultancy, Education, Management, Policy, Direct clinical care, Quality assurance or inspection, Research, Other.
Work settingAmbulance service, Care home sector, Care inspectorate, Cosmetic/aesthetic sector, District nursing, Education, Governing body or leadership role, GP practice or other primary care, Health visiting, Hospital or other secondary care, Insurance/legal, Military, Occupational health, Other community services, Policy, Prison, Private domestic setting, Private health care, Public health, Research, School, Specialist (tertiary) care, Telephone or e-health advice, Trade union or professional body, Voluntary sector, Overseas, Other.
Further information on working outside the UK and returning to practice can be found on our website www.nmc.org.uk/registrations
DRAFTYou do not necessarily need to record individual practice hours. You can describe your
DRAFTYou do not necessarily need to record individual practice hours. You can describe your practice hours in terms of standard working days or weeks.
DRAFTpractice hours in terms of standard working days or weeks.
DRAFTprimary care, Health visiting, Hospital or other secondary care, Insurance/legal, Military,
DRAFTprimary care, Health visiting, Hospital or other secondary care, Insurance/legal, Military, Occupational health, Other community services, Policy, Prison, Private domestic setting,
DRAFTOccupational health, Other community services, Policy, Prison, Private domestic setting, Private health care, Public health, Research, School, Specialist (tertiary) care, Telephone
DRAFTPrivate health care, Public health, Research, School, Specialist (tertiary) care, Telephone or e-health advice, Trade union or professional body, Voluntary sector, Overseas, Other.
DRAFTor e-health advice, Trade union or professional body, Voluntary sector, Overseas, Other.
DRAFTWhat you need to tell us in your
DRAFTWhat you need to tell us in youronline application
DRAFTonline application
When you apply for revalidation, you need to declare that you have met the practice hours
DRAFTWhen you apply for revalidation, you need to declare that you have met the practice hours requirement. You only need to tell us about the most recent hours you have undertaken to
DRAFTrequirement. You only need to tell us about the most recent hours you have undertaken to meet the minimum 450/900 hours requirement.
DRAFTmeet the minimum 450/900 hours requirement.
You will also be asked to enter the following details:
DRAFTYou will also be asked to enter the following details:
whether you are currently practising;
DRAFTwhether you are currently practising;
if you are currently in practice, where you undertake that practice, including details of your
DRAFTif you are currently in practice, where you undertake that practice, including details of your scope of practice and work setting;
DRAFTscope of practice and work setting;
if you are not currently in practice, where you undertook your most recent practice,
DRAFTif you are not currently in practice, where you undertook your most recent practice, including details of your scope of practice and work setting.
DRAFTincluding details of your scope of practice and work setting.
33.
DRAFT33. If you have been admitted to another part of the register since your registration was last
DRAFTIf you have been admitted to another part of the register since your registration was last renewed or you joined the register, you only need to meet the practice hours requirement for
DRAFTrenewed or you joined the register, you only need to meet the practice hours requirement for your initial registration as part of your revalidation application. However, please note that in DRAFTyour initial registration as part of your revalidation application. However, please note that in order to complete the online revalidation process for both parts of the register you will be DRAFT
order to complete the online revalidation process for both parts of the register you will be asked to declare that you have met the practice hours requirement for your new registration DRAFT
asked to declare that you have met the practice hours requirement for your new registration as well as your initial registration. As no additional practice hours are required for the new DRAFT
as well as your initial registration. As no additional practice hours are required for the new registration you should tick this box even if you have not done 450 hours practice in that DRAFT
registration you should tick this box even if you have not done 450 hours practice in that profession since gaining your new registration.DRAFT
profession since gaining your new registration.
Please note that next time you apply for revalidation, if you wish to renew your registration DRAFT
Please note that next time you apply for revalidation, if you wish to renew your registration on both parts of the register and continue practising as both a nurse and a midwife, you will DRAFT
on both parts of the register and continue practising as both a nurse and a midwife, you will DRAFTFurther information on working outside the UK and returning to practice can be
DRAFTFurther information on working outside the UK and returning to practice can be www.nmc.org.uk/registrations
DRAFTwww.nmc.org.uk/registrations
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
The requirements35. You must have undertaken 35 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to
your scope of practice as a nurse or midwife, in the three year period since your registration was last renewed or you joined the register.11
36. Of those 35 hours of CPD, at least 20 must have included participatory learning.12
37. You must maintain accurate records of the CPD you have undertaken. These recordsmust contain:
• the CPD method;
• a description of the topic and how it related to your practice;
• the dates on which the activity was undertaken;
• the number of hours (including the number of participatory hours);
• the identification of the part of the Code most relevant to the activity; and
• evidence that you undertook the CPD activity.13
The purpose of these requirements38. As a professional, you have a duty to keep your professional knowledge and skills
up to date through a continuous process of learning and reflection.
39. The CPD requirements are designed to help nurses and midwives to maintain safeand effective practice, to improve practice or develop new skills where a gap has been identified and to respond to changes and advances in nursing and midwifery.
40. The participatory requirement also helps to challenge professional isolationby requiring learning through engagement and communication with others.DRAFT
DRAFTYou must have undertaken 35 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to
DRAFTYou must have undertaken 35 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to your scope of practice as a nurse or midwife, in the three year period since your registration
DRAFTyour scope of practice as a nurse or midwife, in the three year period since your registration
Of those 35 hours of CPD, at least 20 must have included participatory learning.
DRAFTOf those 35 hours of CPD, at least 20 must have included participatory learning.12
DRAFT12
You must maintain accurate records of the CPD you have undertaken. These records
DRAFTYou must maintain accurate records of the CPD you have undertaken. These records
a description of the topic and how it related to your practice;
DRAFTa description of the topic and how it related to your practice;
the dates on which the activity was undertaken;
DRAFTthe dates on which the activity was undertaken;
the number of hours (including the number of participatory hours);
DRAFTthe number of hours (including the number of participatory hours);
the identification of the part of the Code most relevant to the activity; and
DRAFTthe identification of the part of the Code most relevant to the activity; and
evidence that you undertook the CPD activity.
DRAFTevidence that you undertook the CPD activity.13
DRAFT13
The purpose of these requirements
DRAFTThe purpose of these requirements
As a professional, you have a duty to keep your professional knowledge and skills
DRAFTAs a professional, you have a duty to keep your professional knowledge and skillsup to date through a continuous process of learning and reflection.
DRAFTup to date through a continuous process of learning and reflection.
DRAFTThe CPD requirements are designed to help nurses and midwives to maintain safe
DRAFTThe CPD requirements are designed to help nurses and midwives to maintain safeand effective practice, to improve practice or develop new skills where a gap has been
DRAFTand effective practice, to improve practice or develop new skills where a gap has been identified and to respond to changes and advances in nursing and midwifery.
DRAFTidentified and to respond to changes and advances in nursing and midwifery.
40. DRAFT40. The participatory requirement also helps to challenge professional isolationDRAFT
The participatory requirement also helps to challenge professional isolationby requiring learning through engagement and communication with others.DRAFT
by requiring learning through engagement and communication with others.
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How to meet the requirements41. We do not prescribe any particular type of CPD. We think that you are better placed to
decide what learning activity would be most suitable and beneficial to your individual scope of practice. Guidance Sheet 3 on pages 45-46 lists some individual and participatory CPD activities that you can undertake. It is not an exhaustive list and we have only provided it as an example.
42. Any learning activity you participate in should be relevant to your scope of practice as a nurse or a midwife. Therefore, you should not include mandatory training that is not directly related to your practice (for example, fire training or health and safety training) as part of your 35 hours of CPD. However, if you undertake any mandatory training that is necessary to your scope of practice and professional development (for example, mandatory training on equality legislation if you are in a policy role), you could include that.
43. Participatory learning includes any learning activity in which you personally interact with other people. It is an activity undertaken with one or more professionals or in a larger group setting. The group does not always need to be in a common physical environment, such as a study group or conference. It could be a group in a virtual environment (such as an online discussion group). The professionals that you engage with through participatory learning do not have to be healthcare professionals.
How to record CPD44. You must maintain accurate records of your CPD activities. This will form part of the
discussion you have with your confirmer, and you will also need to have this information available in case we request to see it for verification of your application. We have provided a template to help you record your CPD activities. Your records should include:
• the CPD method
• a brief description of the topic and how it relates to your practice
• dates the CPD activity was undertaken
• the number of hours and participatory hours
• identification of the part of the Code most relevant to the CPD and
• evidence of the CPD activity (Guidance Sheet 3 on pages 45-46 provides examplesof the kind of evidence you can record).
What you need to tell us in youronline application45. You need to declare that you have met the CPD requirement.DRAFT
activities that you can undertake. It is not an exhaustive list and we have only provided it as
DRAFTactivities that you can undertake. It is not an exhaustive list and we have only provided it as
Any learning activity you participate in should be relevant to your scope of practice as a nurse
DRAFTAny learning activity you participate in should be relevant to your scope of practice as a nurse or a midwife. Therefore, you should not include mandatory training that is not directly related
DRAFTor a midwife. Therefore, you should not include mandatory training that is not directly related to your practice (for example, fire training or health and safety training) as part of your 35
DRAFTto your practice (for example, fire training or health and safety training) as part of your 35 hours of CPD. However, if you undertake any mandatory training that is necessary to your
DRAFThours of CPD. However, if you undertake any mandatory training that is necessary to your scope of practice and professional development (for example, mandatory training on equality
DRAFTscope of practice and professional development (for example, mandatory training on equality
Participatory learning includes any learning activity in which you personally interact with
DRAFTParticipatory learning includes any learning activity in which you personally interact with other people. It is an activity undertaken with one or more professionals or in a larger group
DRAFTother people. It is an activity undertaken with one or more professionals or in a larger group setting. The group does not always need to be in a common physical environment, such as
DRAFTsetting. The group does not always need to be in a common physical environment, such as a study group or conference. It could be a group in a virtual environment (such as an online
DRAFTa study group or conference. It could be a group in a virtual environment (such as an online discussion group). The professionals that you engage with through participatory learning do
DRAFTdiscussion group). The professionals that you engage with through participatory learning do
How to record CPD
DRAFTHow to record CPD
You must maintain accurate records of your CPD activities. This will form part of the
DRAFTYou must maintain accurate records of your CPD activities. This will form part of the discussion you have with your confirmer, and you will also need to have this information
DRAFTdiscussion you have with your confirmer, and you will also need to have this information available in case we request to see it for verification of your application. We have provided a
DRAFTavailable in case we request to see it for verification of your application. We have provided a
DRAFTtemplate to help you record your CPD activities. Your records should include:
DRAFTtemplate to help you record your CPD activities. Your records should include:
the CPD method
DRAFTthe CPD method
a brief description of the topic and how it relates to your practice
DRAFTa brief description of the topic and how it relates to your practice
dates the CPD activity was undertaken
DRAFTdates the CPD activity was undertaken
the number of hours and participatory hours
DRAFTthe number of hours and participatory hours
identification of the part of the Code most relevant to the CPD and
DRAFTidentification of the part of the Code most relevant to the CPD and
•
DRAFT• evidence of the CPD activity (Guidance Sheet 3 on pages 45-46 provides examples
DRAFTevidence of the CPD activity (Guidance Sheet 3 on pages 45-46 provides examples
DRAFTof the kind of evidence you can record).
DRAFTof the kind of evidence you can record).
What you need to tell us in yourDRAFT
What you need to tell us in youronline applicationDRAFT
online applicationYou need to declare that you have met the CPD requirement.DRAFT
You need to declare that you have met the CPD requirement.
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PRACTICE-RELATED
FEEDBACK
The requirement48. You must have obtained five pieces of practice-related feedback in the three year period
since your registration was last renewed or you joined the register.14
The purpose of this requirement46. The practice-related feedback requirement is intended to encourage nurses and midwives to
be more responsive to the needs of patients and service users, and those who care for them, by seeking feedback from those they work with and care for, and using that feedback to make improvements to their practice.
How to meet the requirement
47. We recommend that you try to obtain feedback from a variety of sources,for example:
• feedback from patients, service users, carers or students as part of your day to day practice
• feedback from colleagues such as nurses, midwives and healthcare professionals
• feedback from colleagues in management, on reception, in assistant positions, as well as fellow teachers, researchers, academics or policy colleagues
• complaints
• team performance reports
• serious event reviews and
• feedback received through your annual appraisal.
48. Types of feedback:
• feedback can be about your individual practice or about your team, ward, unit or organisation’s practice (you should be clear about the impact the feedback had onyour practice);
• formal or informal
• written or verbal and
• positive or negative.
DRAFT
DRAFTYou must have obtained five pieces of practice-related feedback in the three year period
DRAFTYou must have obtained five pieces of practice-related feedback in the three year period since your registration was last renewed or you joined the register.
DRAFTsince your registration was last renewed or you joined the register.14
DRAFT14
The purpose of this requirement
DRAFTThe purpose of this requirementThe practice-related feedback requirement is intended to encourage nurses and midwives to
DRAFTThe practice-related feedback requirement is intended to encourage nurses and midwives to be more responsive to the needs of patients and service users, and those who care for them,
DRAFTbe more responsive to the needs of patients and service users, and those who care for them, by seeking feedback from those they work with and care for, and using that feedback to make
DRAFTby seeking feedback from those they work with and care for, and using that feedback to make
How to meet the requirement
DRAFTHow to meet the requirement
We recommend that you try to obtain feedback from a variety of sources,
DRAFTWe recommend that you try to obtain feedback from a variety of sources,
feedback from patients, service users, carers or students as part of your day to day
DRAFTfeedback from patients, service users, carers or students as part of your day to day practice
DRAFTpractice
feedback from colleagues such as nurses, midwives and healthcare professionals
DRAFTfeedback from colleagues such as nurses, midwives and healthcare professionals
feedback from colleagues in management, on reception, in assistant positions, as well as
DRAFTfeedback from colleagues in management, on reception, in assistant positions, as well as fellow teachers, researchers, academics or policy colleagues
DRAFTfellow teachers, researchers, academics or policy colleagues
•
DRAFT• complaints
DRAFTcomplaints
•
DRAFT• team performance reports
DRAFTteam performance reports
• DRAFT• serious event reviews andDRAFT
serious event reviews and
• DRAFT
• feedback received through your annual appraisal.DRAFT
feedback received through your annual appraisal.DRAFT
Types of feedback:DRAFT
Types of feedback:
feedback can be about your individual practice or about your team, ward, unit or DRAFT
feedback can be about your individual practice or about your team, ward, unit or organisation’s practice (you should be clear about the impact the feedback had onDRAFT
organisation’s practice (you should be clear about the impact the feedback had onyour practice);DRAFT
your practice);
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49. It’s likely that you will already receive a range of feedback. In many organisations, feedback is already collected in a variety of ways. You must seek consent to access or use your employer’s information. Any information must be extracted in a way that no information identifying an individual is obtained, used or recorded. For example, you must not forward work emails to your personal accounts, or download and take copies of employer records. See Guidance Sheet 1 on pages 40-42 for more information.
50. Should you choose to solicit feedback directly from colleagues, patients or service users, you must make clear in your request that no information identifying individuals should be included in any feedback provided. You should also inform them how you intend to use their feedback.
How to record feedback51. We recommend that you keep a note of the content of any feedback you obtain, including how
you used it to improve your practice. This will be helpful for you to use when you are preparing your reflective accounts.
52. You may choose to collect more feedback but to meet the revalidation requirement you only need to note the details of five pieces of feedback.
53. In any note you keep, you must not record any information that might identify an individual, whether that individual is alive or deceased. Guidance Sheet 1 on pages 40-42 provides guidance on how to make sure that your notes do not contain any information that might identify an individual.
What you need to tell us in youronline application54. You need to declare that you have met the feedback requirement.
DRAFTShould you choose to solicit feedback directly from colleagues, patients or service users, you
DRAFTShould you choose to solicit feedback directly from colleagues, patients or service users, you must make clear in your request that no information identifying individuals should be included
DRAFTmust make clear in your request that no information identifying individuals should be included in any feedback provided. You should also inform them how you intend to use their feedback.
DRAFTin any feedback provided. You should also inform them how you intend to use their feedback.
We recommend that you keep a note of the content of any feedback you obtain, including how
DRAFTWe recommend that you keep a note of the content of any feedback you obtain, including how you used it to improve your practice. This will be helpful for you to use when you are preparing
DRAFTyou used it to improve your practice. This will be helpful for you to use when you are preparing
You may choose to collect more feedback but to meet the revalidation requirement you only
DRAFTYou may choose to collect more feedback but to meet the revalidation requirement you only need to note the details of five pieces of feedback.
DRAFTneed to note the details of five pieces of feedback.
In any note you keep, you must not record any information that might identify an individual,
DRAFTIn any note you keep, you must not record any information that might identify an individual,
DRAFTwhether that individual is alive or deceased. Guidance Sheet 1 on pages 40-42 provides
DRAFTwhether that individual is alive or deceased. Guidance Sheet 1 on pages 40-42 provides guidance on how to make sure that your notes do not contain any information that might
DRAFTguidance on how to make sure that your notes do not contain any information that might
What you need to tell us in your
DRAFTWhat you need to tell us in youronline application
DRAFTonline application
DRAFT
DRAFT
DRAFTYou need to declare that you have met the feedback requirement.
DRAFTYou need to declare that you have met the feedback requirement.
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WRITTEN REFLECTIVE
ACCOUNTS
The requirement55. You must have prepared five written reflective accounts in the three year period since your
registration was last renewed or you joined the register. Each reflective account must be recorded on the approved form and must refer to:
• an instance of your CPD and/or
• a piece of practice-related feedback you have received and/or
• an event or experience in your own professional practiceand how this relates to the Code.
The purpose of this requirement56. We want to encourage nurses and midwives to engage in reflective practice so that they
identify any changes or improvements they can make to their practice based on what they have learnt.
57. This requirement should also raise awareness of the Code and encourage nurses and midwives to consider the role of the Code in their practice and professional development.
How to meet the requirement58. Each reflective account can be about an instance of CPD, feedback, an event or experience in
your practice as a nurse or midwife, or a combination of these. For example, you could create a reflective account on a particular topic which may have arisen through some feedback your team received following an event, such as consent and confidentiality and identify how that relates to the Code.DRAFT
DRAFTYou must have prepared five written reflective accounts in the three year period since your
DRAFTYou must have prepared five written reflective accounts in the three year period since your registration was last renewed or you joined the register. Each reflective account must be
DRAFTregistration was last renewed or you joined the register. Each reflective account must be
a piece of practice-related feedback you have received and/or
DRAFTa piece of practice-related feedback you have received and/or
an event or experience in your own professional practice
DRAFTan event or experience in your own professional practice
The purpose of this requirement
DRAFTThe purpose of this requirement
We want to encourage nurses and midwives to engage in reflective practice so that they
DRAFTWe want to encourage nurses and midwives to engage in reflective practice so that they identify any changes or improvements they can make to their practice based on what they
DRAFTidentify any changes or improvements they can make to their practice based on what they
This requirement should also raise awareness of the Code and encourage nurses and
DRAFTThis requirement should also raise awareness of the Code and encourage nurses and midwives to consider the role of the Code in their practice and professional development
DRAFTmidwives to consider the role of the Code in their practice and professional development
How to meet the requirement
DRAFTHow to meet the requirement
Each reflective account can be about an instance of CPD, feedback, an event or experience in
DRAFTEach reflective account can be about an instance of CPD, feedback, an event or experience in your practice as a nurse or midwife, or a combination of these. For example, you could create
DRAFTyour practice as a nurse or midwife, or a combination of these. For example, you could create a reflective account on a particular topic which may have arisen through some feedback your
DRAFTa reflective account on a particular topic which may have arisen through some feedback your team received following an event, such as consent and confidentiality and identify how that DRAFTteam received following an event, such as consent and confidentiality and identify how that relates to the Code.DRAFT
relates to the Code.
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How to record your reflective accounts59. We have provided a form that you must use to record your reflective accounts. You must
explain what you learnt from the CPD activity, feedback, event or experience, how you changed or improved your practice as a result, and how this is relevant to the Code.
60. this form can be hand written, typed or, if necessary, dictated.
61. Your reflective accounts must not include any information that might identify an individual whether that individual is alive or deceased. Guidance Sheet 1 on pages 40-42 provides guidance on how to make sure that your reflective accounts do not contain any information that might identify an individual.
62. You are not required to submit a copy of the reflective accounts to the NMC. However,you should retain these as a record to inform your reflective discussion and to showyour confirmer.
What you need to tell us in youronline application63. You need to declare that you have met the requirement for written reflective accounts.
DRAFT
DRAFT
DRAFTHow to record your reflective accounts
DRAFTHow to record your reflective accounts59.
DRAFT59. We have provided a form that you must use to record your reflective accounts. You must
DRAFTWe have provided a form that you must use to record your reflective accounts. You must explain what you learnt from the CPD activity, feedback, event or experience, how you changed
DRAFTexplain what you learnt from the CPD activity, feedback, event or experience, how you changed or improved your practice as a result, and how this is relevant to the Code.DRAFTor improved your practice as a result, and how this is relevant to the Code.
60. DRAFT
60. this form can be hand written, typed or, if necessary, dictated.DRAFT
this form can be hand written, typed or, if necessary, dictated.
Your reflective accounts must not include any information that might identify an individual DRAFT
Your reflective accounts must not include any information that might identify an individual DRAFT
whether that individual is alive or deceased. Guidance Sheet 1 on pages 40-42 provides DRAFT
whether that individual is alive or deceased. Guidance Sheet 1 on pages 40-42 provides guidance on how to make sure that your reflective accounts do not contain any information DRAFT
guidance on how to make sure that your reflective accounts do not contain any information that might identify an individual.DRAFT
that might identify an individual.
You are not required to submit a copy of the reflective accounts to the NMC. However,DRAFT
You are not required to submit a copy of the reflective accounts to the NMC. However,
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REFLECTIVE DISCUSSION
The requirement64. You must have had a reflective discussion with another NMC registrant, covering your five
written reflective accounts on your CPD and/or practice-related feedback and/or an event or experience in your practice and how this relates to the Code.16
65. You must ensure that the NMC registrant with whom you had your reflective discussionsigns the approved form recording their name, NMC Pin and email, as well as the dateyou had the discussion.17
The purpose of this requirement66. This requirement will encourage a culture of sharing, reflection and improvement.
It does this in two ways: by requiring nurses and midwives to discuss their professional development and improvement, and by ensuring that nurses and midwives do not practisein professional isolation.
How to meet the requirement
67. You must discuss your written reflective accounts with an NMC-registered nurse or midwife as part of a reflective discussion. The nurse or midwife must have an effective registration with the NMC, by which we mean they cannot be subject to any kind of suspension, removal or striking-off order at the time of having the discussion.
68. They could be someone you frequently work with or someone from a professional network or learning group. You do not need to work with them on a daily basis and you do not need to undertake the same type of practice. You do not need to be on the same part of the register as them (so a nurse can have a reflective discussion with a midwife and vice versa). It is for you to decide the most appropriate person for you to have this conversation with, including whether they are senior or junior to you.
69. If your confirmer is a nurse or midwife, your reflective discussion can form part of the confirmation discussion. If your confirmer is not a nurse or midwife, you will need to have your reflective discussion with an NMC-registered nurse or midwife before your confirmation discussion with your confirmer.
70. If you practise in a setting with few or no nurses or midwives, you can reach out to NMC-registered peers from your wider professional or specialty network in order to have your reflective discussion.
71. If you are a midwife, you may use your annual review with your midwifery supervisor as an opportunity to have your reflective discussion.
72. We expect the discussion to be a face-to-face conversation in an appropriate environment.If for some reason you cannot have a face-to-face discussion, then you could arrangea video conference.
DRAFT
DRAFTYou must have had a reflective discussion with another NMC registrant, covering your five
DRAFTYou must have had a reflective discussion with another NMC registrant, covering your five written reflective accounts on your CPD and/or practice-related feedback and/or an event
DRAFTwritten reflective accounts on your CPD and/or practice-related feedback and/or an event
You must ensure that the NMC registrant with whom you had your reflective discussion
DRAFTYou must ensure that the NMC registrant with whom you had your reflective discussionsigns the approved form recording their name, NMC Pin and email, as well as the date
DRAFTsigns the approved form recording their name, NMC Pin and email, as well as the date
The purpose of this requirement
DRAFTThe purpose of this requirementThis requirement will encourage a culture of sharing, reflection and improvement.
DRAFTThis requirement will encourage a culture of sharing, reflection and improvement.It does this in two ways: by requiring nurses and midwives to discuss their professional
DRAFTIt does this in two ways: by requiring nurses and midwives to discuss their professional development and improvement, and by ensuring that nurses and midwives do not practise
DRAFTdevelopment and improvement, and by ensuring that nurses and midwives do not practise
How to meet the requirement
DRAFTHow to meet the requirement
You must discuss your written reflective accounts with an NMC-registered nurse or midwife
DRAFTYou must discuss your written reflective accounts with an NMC-registered nurse or midwife as part of a reflective discussion. The nurse or midwife must have an effective registration
DRAFTas part of a reflective discussion. The nurse or midwife must have an effective registration with the NMC, by which we mean they cannot be subject to any kind of suspension, removal or
DRAFTwith the NMC, by which we mean they cannot be subject to any kind of suspension, removal or striking-off order at the time of having the discussion.
DRAFTstriking-off order at the time of having the discussion.
They could be someone you frequently work with or someone from a professional network
DRAFTThey could be someone you frequently work with or someone from a professional network
DRAFTor learning group. You do not need to work with them on a daily basis and you do not need to
DRAFTor learning group. You do not need to work with them on a daily basis and you do not need to undertake the same type of practice. You do not need to be on the same part of the register
DRAFTundertake the same type of practice. You do not need to be on the same part of the register as them (so a nurse can have a reflective discussion with a midwife and vice versa). It is for
DRAFTas them (so a nurse can have a reflective discussion with a midwife and vice versa). It is for you to decide the most appropriate person for you to have this conversation with, including
DRAFTyou to decide the most appropriate person for you to have this conversation with, including whether they are senior or junior to you.DRAFTwhether they are senior or junior to you.
69. DRAFT
69. If your confirmer is a nurse or midwife, your reflective discussion can form part of the DRAFT
If your confirmer is a nurse or midwife, your reflective discussion can form part of the confirmation discussion. If your confirmer is not a nurse or midwife, you will need to have your DRAFT
confirmation discussion. If your confirmer is not a nurse or midwife, you will need to have your DRAFT
reflective discussion with an NMC-registered nurse or midwife before your confirmation DRAFT
reflective discussion with an NMC-registered nurse or midwife before your confirmation discussion with your confirmer.DRAFT
discussion with your confirmer.
If you practise in a setting with few or no nurses or midwives, you can reach out to NMC-DRAFT
If you practise in a setting with few or no nurses or midwives, you can reach out to NMC-registered peers from your wider professional or specialty network in order to have your DRAFT
registered peers from your wider professional or specialty network in order to have your
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73. During your discussion you should not discuss patients, service users or colleagues in a way that could identify them unless they expressly agree.
74. We have provided an NMC form that you must use to record your discussion. You must make sure that the nurse or midwife with whom you had your reflective discussion signs the form and records their name, NMC Pin, and email, the date you had the discussion and a summary of the discussion18.
75. The discussion summary section of the form must not include any information that might identify an individual, whether that individual is alive or deceased. Guidance Sheet 1 on pages 41-43 provides guidance on how to make sure that your notes do not contain any information that might identify an individual.
76. You should keep the completed and signed form. This form should be completed, stored and shared in manual paper form, as opposed to electronically. This is important because creating, storing or sharing these data electronically may trigger an obligation to register with the Information Commissioner (see Guidance Sheet 1 on pages 41-43).
What you need to tell us in youronline application77. You need to declare that you have had a reflective discussion with another NMC-registered
nurse or midwife.
78. You will also need to enter the name, NMC Pin and email of the nurse or midwife with whom you had the discussion, as well as the date you had the reflective discussion.
DRAFTThe discussion summary section of the form must not include any information that might
DRAFTThe discussion summary section of the form must not include any information that might identify an individual, whether that individual is alive or deceased. Guidance Sheet 1 on pages
DRAFTidentify an individual, whether that individual is alive or deceased. Guidance Sheet 1 on pages 41-43 provides guidance on how to make sure that your notes do not contain any information
DRAFT41-43 provides guidance on how to make sure that your notes do not contain any information
You should keep the completed and signed form. This form should be completed, stored and
DRAFTYou should keep the completed and signed form. This form should be completed, stored and shared in manual paper form, as opposed to electronically. This is important because creating,
DRAFTshared in manual paper form, as opposed to electronically. This is important because creating, storing or sharing these data electronically may trigger an obligation to register with the
DRAFTstoring or sharing these data electronically may trigger an obligation to register with the Information Commissioner (see Guidance Sheet 1 on pages 41-43).
DRAFTInformation Commissioner (see Guidance Sheet 1 on pages 41-43).
What you need to tell us in your
DRAFTWhat you need to tell us in your
DRAFTYou need to declare that you have had a reflective discussion with another NMC-registered
DRAFTYou need to declare that you have had a reflective discussion with another NMC-registered
You will also need to enter the name, NMC Pin and email of the nurse or midwife with whom
DRAFTYou will also need to enter the name, NMC Pin and email of the nurse or midwife with whom
DRAFT
DRAFT
DRAFTyou had the discussion, as well as the date you had the reflective discussion.
DRAFTyou had the discussion, as well as the date you had the reflective discussion.
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HEALTH AND CHARACTER
The requirements79. You must provide a health and character declaration.19
80. You must declare if you have been convicted of any criminal offence or issuedwith a formal caution.20
81. You will be asked to declare if you have been subject to any adverse determination that your fitness to practise is impaired by a professional or regulatory body (including those responsible for regulating or licensing a health and social care profession).21
The purpose of these requirements82. These requirements will help to satisfy the Registrar that the nurse or midwife is capable
of safe and effective practice.
How to meet the requirements 83. You will need to complete these declarations as part of your revalidation application.
84. Please refer to our health and character guidance for nurses and midwives and our guidance on declaring police charges, cautions and convictions when making these declarations ( for more information visit the following websites www.nmc.org.uk/education/becoming-a-nurse-or-midwife/when-studying-to-be-a-nurse-or-midwife/and www.nmc.org.uk/registration/staying-on-the-
register/informing-us-of-cautions-and-convictions/). These set out what we mean by health and character, and what cautions and convictions you must declare.
85. Your character is important and is central to the Code because nurses and midwives must be honest and trustworthy. Your character is based on your conduct, behaviour and attitude. You must declare if you have been convicted of any criminal offence or issued with a formal caution.22 In accordance with the Code, we expect you to declare any cautions and convictions to the NMC immediately, not just at the point of revalidation.
86. You will also be asked to declare if you have been charged with a criminal offence or if you have been subject to any determination by a professional or regulatory body (including those responsible for regulating or licensing a health or social care profession) to the effect your fitness to practise is impaired.23
87. A caution or conviction includes a caution or conviction you have received in the UK for a criminal offence, as well as a conviction received elsewhere for an offence which, if committed in England and Wales, would constitute a criminal offence.24 Please do not notify the NMC of motoring offences where you received a fixed penalty (unless it led to a disqualification of driving) or offences that have previously been considered by the NMC. See our website for further information on protected cautions and convictions.
88. We expect you to be in a state of health that ensures you are capable of safe and effective practice without supervision, after any reasonable adjustments are made by your employer.
89. This does not mean there must be a total absence of any disability or health condition. Many people with disabilities or health conditions are able to practise effectively with or without adjustments to support their practice.
DRAFT
DRAFTYou must declare if you have been convicted of any criminal offence or issued
DRAFTYou must declare if you have been convicted of any criminal offence or issued
You will be asked to declare if you have been subject to any adverse determination that
DRAFTYou will be asked to declare if you have been subject to any adverse determination that your fitness to practise is impaired by a professional or regulatory body (including those
DRAFTyour fitness to practise is impaired by a professional or regulatory body (including those responsible for regulating or licensing a health and social care profession).
DRAFTresponsible for regulating or licensing a health and social care profession).21
DRAFT21
The purpose of these requirements
DRAFTThe purpose of these requirementsThese requirements will help to satisfy the Registrar that the nurse or midwife is capable
DRAFTThese requirements will help to satisfy the Registrar that the nurse or midwife is capable
How to meet the requirements
DRAFTHow to meet the requirements
You will need to complete these declarations as part of your revalidation application.
DRAFTYou will need to complete these declarations as part of your revalidation application.
Please refer to our health and character guidance for nurses and midwives and our guidance
DRAFTPlease refer to our health and character guidance for nurses and midwives and our guidance on declaring police charges, cautions and convictions when making these declarations ( for
DRAFTon declaring police charges, cautions and convictions when making these declarations ( for more information visit the following websites
DRAFTmore information visit the following websites www.nmc.org.uk/education/becoming-a-nurse-or-
DRAFTwww.nmc.org.uk/education/becoming-a-nurse-or-
midwife/when-studying-to-be-a-nurse-or-midwife/and www.nmc.org.uk/registration/staying-on-the-
DRAFTmidwife/when-studying-to-be-a-nurse-or-midwife/and www.nmc.org.uk/registration/staying-on-the-
register/informing-us-of-cautions-and-convictions/)
DRAFTregister/informing-us-of-cautions-and-convictions/)
character, and what cautions and convictions you must declare.
DRAFTcharacter, and what cautions and convictions you must declare.
Your character is important and is central to the Code because nurses and midwives must
DRAFTYour character is important and is central to the Code because nurses and midwives must be honest and trustworthy. Your character is based on your conduct, behaviour and attitude.
DRAFTbe honest and trustworthy. Your character is based on your conduct, behaviour and attitude. You must declare if you have been convicted of any criminal offence or issued with a formal
DRAFTYou must declare if you have been convicted of any criminal offence or issued with a formal caution.
DRAFTcaution.22
DRAFT22 In accordance with the Code, we expect you to declare any cautions and convictions
DRAFT In accordance with the Code, we expect you to declare any cautions and convictions
to the NMC immediately, not just at the point of revalidation.DRAFTto the NMC immediately, not just at the point of revalidation.
86. DRAFT
86. You will also be asked to declare if you have been charged with a criminal offence or if you DRAFT
You will also be asked to declare if you have been charged with a criminal offence or if you have been subject to any determination by a professional or regulatory body (including those DRAFT
have been subject to any determination by a professional or regulatory body (including those responsible for regulating or licensing a health or social care profession) to the effect your DRAFT
responsible for regulating or licensing a health or social care profession) to the effect your fitness to practise is impaired.DRAFT
fitness to practise is impaired.
A caution or conviction includes a caution or conviction you have received in the UK for a DRAFT
A caution or conviction includes a caution or conviction you have received in the UK for a criminal offence, as well as a conviction received elsewhere for an offence which, if committed DRAFT
criminal offence, as well as a conviction received elsewhere for an offence which, if committed
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How to record health andcharacter declarations90. If your health and character are sufficiently good to enable you to practise safely and
effectively in accordance with the Code, and you do not have any charges, cautions, convictions or determinations to declare, you do not need to keep any information aspart of this requirement, and your confirmer does not need to check that you have metthis requirement.
91. If you do need to declare any charges, cautions, convictions or determinations you will need to keep evidence of these to provide us with further information. You do not need to inform your confirmer of any declaration because we will be assessing these declarations ourselves.
What you need to tell us in youronline application92. You need to declare that your health and character are sufficiently good to enable you to
practise safely and effectively in accordance with the Code.
93. You will be asked to declare if you have received a police charge, caution or conviction, other than a protected caution or conviction, or an adverse determination by a professional or regulatory body.
Paragraph 23.2 of the Code states that you must inform us and any employers you work for at the first reasonable opportunity of any caution or charge against you, or if you have received a conditional discharge in relation to, or have been found guilty of, a criminal offence (other than a protected caution or conviction).
DRAFTeffectively in accordance with the Code, and you do not have any charges, cautions,
DRAFTeffectively in accordance with the Code, and you do not have any charges, cautions, convictions or determinations to declare, you do not need to keep any information as
DRAFTconvictions or determinations to declare, you do not need to keep any information aspart of this requirement, and your confirmer does not need to check that you have met
DRAFTpart of this requirement, and your confirmer does not need to check that you have met
If you do need to declare any charges, cautions, convictions or determinations you will need to
DRAFTIf you do need to declare any charges, cautions, convictions or determinations you will need to keep evidence of these to provide us with further information. You do not need to inform your
DRAFTkeep evidence of these to provide us with further information. You do not need to inform your confirmer of any declaration because we will be assessing these declarations ourselves.
DRAFTconfirmer of any declaration because we will be assessing these declarations ourselves.
DRAFTWhat you need to tell us in your
DRAFTWhat you need to tell us in youronline application
DRAFTonline application
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DRAFTYou need to declare that your health and character are sufficiently good to enable you to
DRAFTYou need to declare that your health and character are sufficiently good to enable you to practise safely and effectively in accordance with the Code.
DRAFTpractise safely and effectively in accordance with the Code.
You will be asked to declare if you have received a police charge, caution or conviction, other
DRAFTYou will be asked to declare if you have received a police charge, caution or conviction, other than a protected caution or conviction, or an adverse determination by a professional or
DRAFTthan a protected caution or conviction, or an adverse determination by a professional or regulatory body.
DRAFTregulatory body.
DRAFTParagraph 23.2 of the Code states that you must inform us and any employers you
DRAFTParagraph 23.2 of the Code states that you must inform us and any employers you work for at the first reasonable opportunity of any caution or charge against you,
DRAFTwork for at the first reasonable opportunity of any caution or charge against you, or if you have received a conditional discharge in relation to, or have been found
DRAFTor if you have received a conditional discharge in relation to, or have been found guilty of, a criminal offence (other than a protected caution or conviction).
DRAFTguilty of, a criminal offence (other than a protected caution or conviction).
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PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY
ARRANGEMENT
The requirement94. You must declare that you have, or will have when practising, appropriate cover
under an indemnity arrangement.25
The purpose of this requirement95. By law, you must have in place an appropriate indemnity arrangement in order to practise and
provide care. While the arrangement does not need to be individually held by you, it is your responsibility to ensure that appropriate cover is in force.
How to meet the requirement96. You will need to complete this declaration as part of your revalidation application.
97. Most employers provide appropriate indemnity cover for their employees, so please check with your employer.
98. Please refer to our information on professional indemnity arrangements for nurses and midwives when making this declaration (www.nmc.org.uk/indemnity). This document defines ‘appropriate cover’ and sets out information for those who are employed, self-employed or undertake work in both employed and self-employed roles. It also sets out information for those who work in education, undertake voluntary work, or are having a break intheir practice.
99. If it is discovered that you are practising as a nurse or midwife without an appropriate indemnity arrangement in place, you will be removed from the NMC register and unable to practise as a nurse or midwife.DRAFT
DRAFTYou must declare that you have, or will have when practising, appropriate cover
DRAFTYou must declare that you have, or will have when practising, appropriate cover
The purpose of this requirement
DRAFTThe purpose of this requirementBy law, you must have in place an appropriate indemnity arrangement in order to practise and
DRAFTBy law, you must have in place an appropriate indemnity arrangement in order to practise and provide care. While the arrangement does not need to be individually held by you, it is your
DRAFTprovide care. While the arrangement does not need to be individually held by you, it is your responsibility to ensure that appropriate cover is in force.
DRAFTresponsibility to ensure that appropriate cover is in force.
How to meet the requirement
DRAFTHow to meet the requirement
You will need to complete this declaration as part of your revalidation application.
DRAFTYou will need to complete this declaration as part of your revalidation application.
Most employers provide appropriate indemnity cover for their employees, so please check
DRAFTMost employers provide appropriate indemnity cover for their employees, so please check with your employer.
DRAFTwith your employer.
Please refer to our information on professional indemnity arrangements for nurses and
DRAFTPlease refer to our information on professional indemnity arrangements for nurses and midwives when making this declaration
DRAFTmidwives when making this declaration (www.nmc.org.uk/indemnity)
DRAFT (www.nmc.org.uk/indemnity)
‘appropriate cover’ and sets out information for those who are employed, self-employed or
DRAFT‘appropriate cover’ and sets out information for those who are employed, self-employed or undertake work in both employed and self-employed roles. It also sets out information for
DRAFTundertake work in both employed and self-employed roles. It also sets out information for
DRAFTthose who work in education, undertake voluntary work, or are having a break in
DRAFTthose who work in education, undertake voluntary work, or are having a break intheir practice.
DRAFTtheir practice.
99.
DRAFT99. If it is discovered that you are practising as a nurse or midwife without an appropriate
DRAFTIf it is discovered that you are practising as a nurse or midwife without an appropriate indemnity arrangement in place, you will be removed from the NMC register and unable to DRAFTindemnity arrangement in place, you will be removed from the NMC register and unable to practise as a nurse or midwife.DRAFT
practise as a nurse or midwife.
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How to record your professionalindemnity arrangement100. Your declaration will be made as part of your revalidation application.
101. We strongly recommend that you retain evidence that you have an appropriatearrangement in place.
102. If your arrangement is provided through membership of a professional body or a private insurance arrangement, your declaration should be based on having in place an indemnity arrangement which provides ‘appropriate cover’ in relation to your individual scope of practice, as explained in information on professional indemnity arrangements for nurses and midwives. Please note that you will need to justify decisions on cover you put in place or rely on, if we request you to do so.
103. Your confirmer does not need to check that you have met this requirement.
What you need to tell us in youronline application104. You need to inform the NMC whether your indemnity arrangement is through your employer,
membership of a professional body, or a private insurance arrangement. Alternatively, you will be able to inform us that you are not practising at this time but that you intend to have appropriate cover in place before you practise.
105. If your indemnity arrangement is provided through membership of a professional body or a private insurance arrangement, you will be asked to provide the name of the professional body or provider.26
DRAFTWe strongly recommend that you retain evidence that you have an appropriate
DRAFTWe strongly recommend that you retain evidence that you have an appropriate
If your arrangement is provided through membership of a professional body or a private
DRAFTIf your arrangement is provided through membership of a professional body or a private insurance arrangement, your declaration should be based on having in place an indemnity
DRAFTinsurance arrangement, your declaration should be based on having in place an indemnity arrangement which provides ‘appropriate cover’ in relation to your individual scope of
DRAFTarrangement which provides ‘appropriate cover’ in relation to your individual scope of practice, as explained in information on professional indemnity arrangements for nurses and
DRAFTpractice, as explained in information on professional indemnity arrangements for nurses and midwives. Please note that you will need to justify decisions on cover you put in place or rely
DRAFTmidwives. Please note that you will need to justify decisions on cover you put in place or rely
Your confirmer does not need to check that you have met this requirement.
DRAFTYour confirmer does not need to check that you have met this requirement.
What you need to tell us in your
DRAFTWhat you need to tell us in your
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DRAFTYou need to inform the NMC whether your indemnity arrangement is through your employer,
DRAFTYou need to inform the NMC whether your indemnity arrangement is through your employer, membership of a professional body, or a private insurance arrangement. Alternatively, you
DRAFTmembership of a professional body, or a private insurance arrangement. Alternatively, you will be able to inform us that you are not practising at this time but that you intend to have
DRAFTwill be able to inform us that you are not practising at this time but that you intend to have appropriate cover in place before you practise.
DRAFTappropriate cover in place before you practise.
If your indemnity arrangement is provided through membership of a professional body or a
DRAFTIf your indemnity arrangement is provided through membership of a professional body or a private insurance arrangement, you will be asked to provide the name of the professional
DRAFTprivate insurance arrangement, you will be asked to provide the name of the professional body or provider.
DRAFTbody or provider.26
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CONFIRMATION
The process106. We will ask you for information for the purpose of verifying the declarations
you have made in your application.27
107. This will be a declaration that you have demonstrated to an appropriate confirmer that you have complied with the revalidation requirements. We have provided a form for you to use to obtain this confirmation.
108. We will ask you to provide the name, NMC Pin or other professional identification number (where relevant), email, professional address and postcode of the confirmer.
The purpose of confirmation109. Confirmation encompasses several benefits for nurses and midwives. It will provide
assurance, increase support and engagement between nurses and midwives and their confirmers, and make nurses and midwives more accountable for their own practice and improvement. It should support nurses and midwives by increasing their access to appraisals.
110. The interactive nature of the confirmation process should reduce professional isolationand encourage a culture of sharing, reflection and improvement.
111. Ultimately, the confirmation process is designed to increase professionalism by making nurses and midwives more accountable for their practice and improvement. This requirement also gives us an additional layer of assurance that nurses and midwivesare complying with the revalidation requirements.
112. Confirmation is not about judging whether a nurse or midwife is fit to practise.
How to obtain confirmation 113. The confirmation process involves having a discussion about your revalidation with an
appropriate confirmer. We recommend that you obtain confirmation through a face-to-face discussion or video conference.
114. As part of that discussion, you will demonstrate to that confirmer that you have complied with all of the revalidation requirements, except Professional indemnity arrangement and health and character, as set out in this guidance.
115. We recommend that you obtain your confirmation during the final 12 months of the three-year registration period to ensure that it is recent. If your confirmation was obtained earlier, we may ask you to explain why.
116. If your confirmer is a nurse or midwife, your reflective discussion can form part of the confirmation discussion. If your confirmer is not a nurse or midwife, you will need to have your reflective discussion with an NMC-registered nurse or midwife before your confirmation discussion with your confirmer.
117. We have provided further information about the role of confirmers in guidance which you should ensure your confirmer has read.
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DRAFTWe will ask you for information for the purpose of verifying the declarations
DRAFTWe will ask you for information for the purpose of verifying the declarations
This will be a declaration that you have demonstrated to an appropriate confirmer that you
DRAFTThis will be a declaration that you have demonstrated to an appropriate confirmer that you have complied with the revalidation requirements. We have provided a form for you to use to
DRAFThave complied with the revalidation requirements. We have provided a form for you to use to
We will ask you to provide the name, NMC Pin or other professional identification number
DRAFTWe will ask you to provide the name, NMC Pin or other professional identification number (where relevant), email, professional address and postcode of the confirmer.
DRAFT(where relevant), email, professional address and postcode of the confirmer.
The purpose of confirmation
DRAFTThe purpose of confirmation
Confirmation encompasses several benefits for nurses and midwives. It will provide
DRAFTConfirmation encompasses several benefits for nurses and midwives. It will provide assurance, increase support and engagement between nurses and midwives and their
DRAFTassurance, increase support and engagement between nurses and midwives and their confirmers, and make nurses and midwives more accountable for their own practice and
DRAFTconfirmers, and make nurses and midwives more accountable for their own practice and improvement. It should support nurses and midwives by increasing their access to appraisals.
DRAFTimprovement. It should support nurses and midwives by increasing their access to appraisals.
The interactive nature of the confirmation process should reduce professional isolation
DRAFTThe interactive nature of the confirmation process should reduce professional isolationand encourage a culture of sharing, reflection and improvement.
DRAFTand encourage a culture of sharing, reflection and improvement.
Ultimately, the confirmation process is designed to increase professionalism by making
DRAFTUltimately, the confirmation process is designed to increase professionalism by making nurses and midwives more accountable for their practice and improvement. This
DRAFTnurses and midwives more accountable for their practice and improvement. This
DRAFTrequirement also gives us an additional layer of assurance that nurses and midwives
DRAFTrequirement also gives us an additional layer of assurance that nurses and midwivesare complying with the revalidation requirements.
DRAFTare complying with the revalidation requirements.
Confirmation is not about judging whether a nurse or midwife is fit to practise.
DRAFTConfirmation is not about judging whether a nurse or midwife is fit to practise.
How to obtain confirmation
DRAFTHow to obtain confirmation 113. DRAFT113. The confirmation process involves having a discussion about your revalidation with an DRAFT
The confirmation process involves having a discussion about your revalidation with an appropriate confirmer. We recommend that you obtain confirmation through a face-to-face DRAFT
appropriate confirmer. We recommend that you obtain confirmation through a face-to-face discussion or video conference.DRAFT
discussion or video conference.DRAFT
As part of that discussion, you will demonstrate to that confirmer that you have complied DRAFT
As part of that discussion, you will demonstrate to that confirmer that you have complied with all of the revalidation requirements, except Professional indemnity arrangement and DRAFT
with all of the revalidation requirements, except Professional indemnity arrangement and health and character, as set out in this guidance. DRAFT
health and character, as set out in this guidance.
We recommend that you obtain your confirmation during the final 12 months of the three-DRAFT
We recommend that you obtain your confirmation during the final 12 months of the three-
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An appropriate confirmer118. Your line manager is an appropriate confirmer, and we strongly recommend that
you obtain confirmation from your line manager wherever possible. A line manager does not have to be an NMC-registered nurse or midwife.
119. If you do not have a line manager, you will need to decide who is best placed to provide your confirmation. Wherever possible we recommend that your confirmer is an NMC-registered nurse or midwife. It is helpful if they have worked with you or have a similar scope of practice, but this is not essential.
120. If that is not possible, you can seek confirmation from another healthcare professional that you work with and who is regulated in the UK. For example, you could ask a doctor, dentist or a pharmacist. You will need to record their professional Pin or registration number and the name of their professional regulator.
121. If you do not have a line manager, or access to an NMC-registered nurse or midwife or another healthcare professional, please check our online confirmation tool for further guidance as to who can act as a confirmer in this situation at www.nmc.org.uk/confirmation.
122. If your confirmer is an NMC-registered nurse or midwife, they must have an effective registration with the NMC. We may not be able to verify your application if your confirmation was provided by a person who was subject to any kind of suspension, removal or striking-off order at the time of making the confirmation.
Obtaining confirmation if you workwholly overseas123. If you work wholly overseas, you can seek confirmation from your line manager
where you undertake your work.
124. If you do not have a line manager, you will need to decide who is best placed to provide your confirmation. Wherever possible we recommend that your confirmer is a nurse or midwife regulated where you practice, or another regulated healthcare professional. Our online confirmation tool provides further guidance as to who can act as a confirmer inthis situation.
Obtaining confirmation if you havemore than one line manager125. If you have more than one employer or undertake more than one role, you only need to obtain
one confirmation. You will need to decide which line manager is most appropriate to provide confirmation that you have met the revalidation requirements.
126. We recommend that you have your revalidation discussion and obtain confirmation through the line manager where you undertake the majority of your work. You may choose to have a revalidation discussion with each of your line managers, and bring the outputs of those discussions to the line manager you think is most appropriate to be your confirmer.
DRAFTIf you do not have a line manager, you will need to decide who is best placed to provide your
DRAFTIf you do not have a line manager, you will need to decide who is best placed to provide your confirmation. Wherever possible we recommend that your confirmer is an NMC-registered
DRAFTconfirmation. Wherever possible we recommend that your confirmer is an NMC-registered nurse or midwife. It is helpful if they have worked with you or have a similar scope of
DRAFTnurse or midwife. It is helpful if they have worked with you or have a similar scope of
If that is not possible, you can seek confirmation from another healthcare professional that
DRAFTIf that is not possible, you can seek confirmation from another healthcare professional that you work with and who is regulated in the UK. For example, you could ask a doctor, dentist or
DRAFTyou work with and who is regulated in the UK. For example, you could ask a doctor, dentist or a pharmacist. You will need to record their professional Pin or registration number and the
DRAFTa pharmacist. You will need to record their professional Pin or registration number and the
If you do not have a line manager, or access to an NMC-registered nurse or midwife or
DRAFTIf you do not have a line manager, or access to an NMC-registered nurse or midwife or another healthcare professional, please check our online confirmation tool for further
DRAFTanother healthcare professional, please check our online confirmation tool for further guidance as to who can act as a confirmer in this situation at
DRAFTguidance as to who can act as a confirmer in this situation at www.nmc.org.uk/confirmation
DRAFTwww.nmc.org.uk/confirmation
If your confirmer is an NMC-registered nurse or midwife, they must have an effective
DRAFTIf your confirmer is an NMC-registered nurse or midwife, they must have an effective registration with the NMC. We may not be able to verify your application if your confirmation
DRAFTregistration with the NMC. We may not be able to verify your application if your confirmation was provided by a person who was subject to any kind of suspension, removal or striking-off
DRAFTwas provided by a person who was subject to any kind of suspension, removal or striking-off order at the time of making the confirmation.
DRAFTorder at the time of making the confirmation.
Obtaining confirmation if you work
DRAFTObtaining confirmation if you work
DRAFTwholly overseas
DRAFTwholly overseas
If you work wholly overseas, you can seek confirmation from your line manager
DRAFTIf you work wholly overseas, you can seek confirmation from your line managerwhere you undertake your work.
DRAFTwhere you undertake your work.
If you do not have a line manager, you will need to decide who is best placed to provide your
DRAFTIf you do not have a line manager, you will need to decide who is best placed to provide your confirmation. Wherever possible we recommend that your confirmer is a nurse or midwife
DRAFTconfirmation. Wherever possible we recommend that your confirmer is a nurse or midwife regulated where you practice, or another regulated healthcare professional. Our online
DRAFTregulated where you practice, or another regulated healthcare professional. Our online confirmation tool provides further guidance as to who can act as a confirmer in
DRAFTconfirmation tool provides further guidance as to who can act as a confirmer inthis situation.
DRAFTthis situation.
DRAFTObtaining confirmation if you haveDRAFTObtaining confirmation if you havemore than one line managerDRAFT
more than one line managerIf you have more than one employer or undertake more than one role, you only need to obtain DRAFT
If you have more than one employer or undertake more than one role, you only need to obtain one confirmation. You will need to decide which line manager is most appropriate to provide DRAFT
one confirmation. You will need to decide which line manager is most appropriate to provide DRAFT
confirmation that you have met the revalidation requirements. DRAFT
confirmation that you have met the revalidation requirements.
We recommend that you have your revalidation discussion and obtain confirmation through DRAFT
We recommend that you have your revalidation discussion and obtain confirmation through
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Confirmation and appraisals127. The revalidation process is designed so that it can form part of an appraisal process, and
where possible we recommend that you use your annual appraisal to have your revalidation discussion and obtain confirmation.
128. If your line manager is an NMC-registered nurse or midwife, you might like to have your reflective discussion at the same time as your confirmation discussion as part of your annual appraisal.
129. However, it is not a requirement of revalidation that you obtain your confirmation as partof an appraisal.
Conflicts of interest and perceptions of bias130. You need to be mindful about any personal or commercial relationship between you and your
confirmer. It would not be appropriate for a family member or person with whom you have a close personal relationship to be your confirmer. Both you and your confirmer will need to decide whether there is any conflict of interest or perception of bias to ensure that the confirmation process retains credibility and remains objective. In some cases you might decide to use a different person as your confirmer. The responsibility for this lies as much with you, as a professional nurse or midwife, as with your confirmer.
How to record confirmation131. We have provided an NMC form you must use to record your confirmation. Your confirmer
will need to complete and sign this form.
132. You should keep the completed and signed form. This form should be completed, stored and shared in manual paper form, as opposed to electronically. This is important because creating, storing or sharing these data by electronic means may trigger an obligation to register with the Information Commissioner (see Guidance Sheet 1).
What you need to tell us in youronline application133. You need to declare that you have obtained confirmation from an appropriate confirmer
who has agreed to be contacted by the NMC if necessary for verification purposes. You will be asked to enter the name, NMC Pin or other professional identification number (where relevant), email, professional address and postcode of your confirmer.
134. We will also ask you whether you have a regular appraisal and whether you have a line manager who is an NMC-registered nurse or midwife so that we understand what level of support was available to you in completing your revalidation application.DRAFTreflective discussion at the same time as your confirmation discussion as part of your
DRAFTreflective discussion at the same time as your confirmation discussion as part of your
However, it is not a requirement of revalidation that you obtain your confirmation as part
DRAFTHowever, it is not a requirement of revalidation that you obtain your confirmation as part
Conflicts of interest and perceptions of bias
DRAFTConflicts of interest and perceptions of biasYou need to be mindful about any personal or commercial relationship between you and your
DRAFTYou need to be mindful about any personal or commercial relationship between you and your confirmer. It would not be appropriate for a family member or person with whom you have
DRAFTconfirmer. It would not be appropriate for a family member or person with whom you have a close personal relationship to be your confirmer. Both you and your confirmer will need
DRAFTa close personal relationship to be your confirmer. Both you and your confirmer will need to decide whether there is any conflict of interest or perception of bias to ensure that the
DRAFTto decide whether there is any conflict of interest or perception of bias to ensure that the confirmation process retains credibility and remains objective. In some cases you might
DRAFTconfirmation process retains credibility and remains objective. In some cases you might decide to use a different person as your confirmer. The responsibility for this lies as much
DRAFTdecide to use a different person as your confirmer. The responsibility for this lies as much with you, as a professional nurse or midwife, as with your confirmer.
DRAFTwith you, as a professional nurse or midwife, as with your confirmer.
How to record confirmation
DRAFTHow to record confirmation
We have provided an NMC form you must use to record your confirmation. Your confirmer
DRAFTWe have provided an NMC form you must use to record your confirmation. Your confirmer will need to complete and sign this form.
DRAFTwill need to complete and sign this form.
You should keep the completed and signed form. This form should be completed, stored
DRAFTYou should keep the completed and signed form. This form should be completed, stored and shared in manual paper form, as opposed to electronically. This is important because
DRAFTand shared in manual paper form, as opposed to electronically. This is important because
DRAFTcreating, storing or sharing these data by electronic means may trigger an obligation to
DRAFTcreating, storing or sharing these data by electronic means may trigger an obligation to register with the Information Commissioner (see Guidance Sheet 1).
DRAFTregister with the Information Commissioner (see Guidance Sheet 1).
What you need to tell us in your
DRAFTWhat you need to tell us in youronline application
DRAFTonline application133. DRAFT
133. You need to declare that you have obtained confirmation from an appropriate confirmer DRAFT
You need to declare that you have obtained confirmation from an appropriate confirmer who has agreed to be contacted by the NMC if necessary for verification purposes. You will DRAFT
who has agreed to be contacted by the NMC if necessary for verification purposes. You will be asked to enter the name, NMC Pin or other professional identification number (where DRAFT
be asked to enter the name, NMC Pin or other professional identification number (where DRAFT
relevant), email, professional address and postcode of your confirmer. DRAFT
relevant), email, professional address and postcode of your confirmer.
We will also ask you whether you have a regular appraisal and whether you have a line DRAFT
We will also ask you whether you have a regular appraisal and whether you have a line manager who is an NMC-registered nurse or midwife so that we understand what DRAFT
manager who is an NMC-registered nurse or midwife so that we understand what level of support was available to you in completing your revalidation application.DRAFT
level of support was available to you in completing your revalidation application.
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THE APPLICATION
PROCESS
At least 60 days before your application is due
We will notify you at least 60 days before your application is due, either by email if you have setup an NMC online account as instructed aboveor by letter sent to your registered address.
We send notification of your revalidation application date.
In the 60 day period before your revalidation application date
Once you receive your notification you will needto go online and complete the application form.
You complete your online application.
Revalidation application date: The first day of the month in which your registration expires
This is the date by which you must submit your revalidation application. If your renewal date is30 April, your revalidation application date willbe 1 April.
Application deadline.
Renewal date: The last day of the month in which your registration expires
This is the date on which your registration expires. Your registration will be renewed from this date onwards if you have successfully completed yourrevalidation application
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DRAFTWe send notification of your revalidation application date.
DRAFTrevalidation application date.
In the 60 day period before your revalidation application date
DRAFTIn the 60 day period before your revalidation application date
Once you receive your notification you will need
DRAFTOnce you receive your notification you will needto go online and complete the application form.
DRAFTto go online and complete the application form.
You complete your online
DRAFTYou complete your online application.
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DRAFTRevalidation application date: The first day of the month in
DRAFTRevalidation application date: The first day of the month in which your registration expires
DRAFTwhich your registration expires
This is the date by which you must submit your
DRAFTThis is the date by which you must submit your revalidation application. If your renewal date is
DRAFTrevalidation application. If your renewal date is30 April, your revalidation application date will
DRAFT30 April, your revalidation application date willbe 1 April.
DRAFTbe 1 April.
Renewal date: The last day of the month in which your
DRAFTRenewal date: The last day of the month in which your registration expires
DRAFTregistration expires
DRAFT
DRAFT
This is the date on which your registration expires. DRAFT
This is the date on which your registration expires. Your registration will be renewed from this date DRAFT
Your registration will be renewed from this date onwards if you have successfully completed yourDRAFT
onwards if you have successfully completed yourrevalidation applicationDRAFT
revalidation applicationDRAFT
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Before you apply• Set up an NMC Online account.
You will need to submit your application through NMC Online. You can also check your renewal date on NMC Online. We have published a step-by-step guide to registering for NMC Online at www.nmc.org.uk/registration/nmc-online/.
• Keep your contact details up to date so that we can notify you when your revalidation application is due.The most common reason for lapsed registration (and illegal practice) is a failure to keepthe NMC updated on your contact details.
• Make sure you know when your revalidation application is due.You must submit your application by the date we specify. You may affect our ability to process your revalidation application if you do not submit your application by this date, and the renewal of your registration may be at risk as a result.
• Make sure that you have all your supporting evidence to hand when you start youronline application.
• Do not forget that if you are a registered midwife practising in the UK, you will needto file your Intention to Practise notification form. This should be submitted annuallyto your named supervisor of midwives.28
• Please contact the NMC well in advance of your revalidation application date if yourequire a reasonable adjustment for using NMC Online.
The online application135. Your online application opens 60 days before your revalidation application date.
136. During this 60 day period you will need to log into your application via NMC Online and address each of the requirements as described below.
Contacting your employer or any other relevant third party
137. As part of your application process we may need to contact your employer or anyother relevant third party who can verify the information that you have providedin your application29.
138. In your online application you will be asked to provide consent for this purpose.
Once you have set up your online account, you will receive all subsequent notifications by email. Please add the NMC as a safe sender and check your email regularly during the revalidation process.
DRAFTKeep your contact details up to date so that we can notify you when your revalidation
DRAFTKeep your contact details up to date so that we can notify you when your revalidation
The most common reason for lapsed registration (and illegal practice) is a failure to keep
DRAFTThe most common reason for lapsed registration (and illegal practice) is a failure to keep
Make sure you know when your revalidation application is due.
DRAFTMake sure you know when your revalidation application is due.You must submit your application by the date we specify. You may affect our ability to process
DRAFTYou must submit your application by the date we specify. You may affect our ability to process your revalidation application if you do not submit your application by this date, and the renewal
DRAFTyour revalidation application if you do not submit your application by this date, and the renewal of your registration may be at risk as a result.
DRAFTof your registration may be at risk as a result.
Make sure that you have all your supporting evidence to hand when you start your
DRAFTMake sure that you have all your supporting evidence to hand when you start your
Do not forget that if you are a registered midwife practising in the UK, you will need
DRAFTDo not forget that if you are a registered midwife practising in the UK, you will needto file your Intention to Practise notification form. This should be submitted annually
DRAFTto file your Intention to Practise notification form. This should be submitted annuallyto your named supervisor of midwives.
DRAFTto your named supervisor of midwives.28
DRAFT28
Please contact the NMC well in advance of your revalidation application date if you
DRAFTPlease contact the NMC well in advance of your revalidation application date if yourequire a reasonable adjustment for using NMC Online.
DRAFTrequire a reasonable adjustment for using NMC Online.
The online application
DRAFTThe online application
Your online application opens 60 days before your revalidation application date.
DRAFTYour online application opens 60 days before your revalidation application date.
DRAFT136.
DRAFT136. During this 60 day period you will need to log into your application via NMC Online and
DRAFTDuring this 60 day period you will need to log into your application via NMC Online and address each of the requirements as described below.
DRAFTaddress each of the requirements as described below.
Contacting your employer or any other relevant third partyDRAFT
Contacting your employer or any other relevant third party
As part of your application process we may need to contact your employer or anyDRAFT
As part of your application process we may need to contact your employer or anyother relevant third party who can verify the information that you have providedDRAFT
other relevant third party who can verify the information that you have providedin your applicationDRAFT
in your application
In your online application you will be asked to provide consent for this purpose.DRAFT
In your online application you will be asked to provide consent for this purpose.DRAFTOnce you have set up your online account, you will receive all subsequent
DRAFTOnce you have set up your online account, you will receive all subsequent notifications by email. Please add the NMC as a safe sender and check your email
DRAFTnotifications by email. Please add the NMC as a safe sender and check your email
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Equality and diversity information
139. As part of the online application process you will be asked to supply some equality and diversity information. We will use this information to monitor our services and make sure we are treating everyone in a fair and equal way. The questions have been designed to gather data about our service users in relation to the characteristics protected by the law under the Equality Act 2010.
140. We will keep the information from this questionnaire confidential and store it in line with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the NMC’s Data Protection Policy. By submitting this sensitive personal information to us, you explicitly consent to the collection and processing of your sensitive personal information in accordance with the NMC’s Data Protection Policy.
141. Providing this information is optional and will not affect your revalidation application or registration renewal. If you would prefer not to disclose this information you can select the ‘prefer not to say’ option for any/all of the questions.
Paying your fee
142. You will also need to pay your renewal fee as part of your revalidation application. Your registration will not be renewed until we have received your payment.
143. Please refer to our guidance on paying your fees. This guidance sets out the different ways that you can pay your fee, for example by direct debit, online or over the telephone.
144. As a registered UK tax payer you can also claim tax relief on the NMC registration fees. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) allows individuals to claim tax relief on professional subscriptions or fees which have to be paid in order to carry out a job. Registration fees paid to us are included in this category. Please refer to our guidance on how to claim tax relief on your fee.
145. Please note that you must still pay your annual retention fee every year to maintain your registration with the NMC.
After you have completed your application146. After you have completed your online application you will be offered the option of printing a
paper copy of your application for your records.
147. Once your application has been successfully processed and your payment has been received we will send you an email confirming that your registration has been renewed.
148. We advise you to search the register on our website (www.nmc.org.uk/search–the–register) to double check your status.
Details of our data protection policy are included in our privacy notice at:www.nmc.org.uk/contact-us/foi-and-dpa/data-protection/
DRAFTWe will keep the information from this questionnaire confidential and store it in line with the
DRAFTWe will keep the information from this questionnaire confidential and store it in line with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the NMC’s Data Protection Policy. By submitting this sensitive
DRAFTData Protection Act 1998 and the NMC’s Data Protection Policy. By submitting this sensitive personal information to us, you explicitly consent to the collection and processing of your
DRAFTpersonal information to us, you explicitly consent to the collection and processing of your sensitive personal information in accordance with the NMC’s Data Protection Policy.
DRAFTsensitive personal information in accordance with the NMC’s Data Protection Policy.
Providing this information is optional and will not affect your revalidation application or
DRAFTProviding this information is optional and will not affect your revalidation application or registration renewal. If you would prefer not to disclose this information you can select the
DRAFTregistration renewal. If you would prefer not to disclose this information you can select the ‘prefer not to say’ option for any/all of the questions.
DRAFT‘prefer not to say’ option for any/all of the questions.
You will also need to pay your renewal fee as part of your revalidation application. Your
DRAFTYou will also need to pay your renewal fee as part of your revalidation application. Your registration will not be renewed until we have received your payment.
DRAFTregistration will not be renewed until we have received your payment.
Please refer to our guidance on paying your fees. This guidance sets out the different ways
DRAFTPlease refer to our guidance on paying your fees. This guidance sets out the different ways that you can pay your fee, for example by direct debit, online or over the telephone.
DRAFTthat you can pay your fee, for example by direct debit, online or over the telephone.
As a registered UK tax payer you can also claim tax relief on the NMC registration fees.
DRAFTAs a registered UK tax payer you can also claim tax relief on the NMC registration fees. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) allows individuals to claim tax relief on professional
DRAFTHM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) allows individuals to claim tax relief on professional subscriptions or fees which have to be paid in order to carry out a job. Registration fees
DRAFTsubscriptions or fees which have to be paid in order to carry out a job. Registration fees paid to us are included in this category. Please refer to our guidance on how to claim tax
DRAFTpaid to us are included in this category. Please refer to our guidance on how to claim tax relief on your fee.
DRAFTrelief on your fee.
Please note that you must still pay your annual retention fee every year to maintain your
DRAFTPlease note that you must still pay your annual retention fee every year to maintain your registration with the NMC.
DRAFTregistration with the NMC.
After you have completed your application
DRAFTAfter you have completed your application146. DRAFT
146. After you have completed your online application you will be offered the option of printing a DRAFT
After you have completed your online application you will be offered the option of printing a paper copy of your application for your records.DRAFT
paper copy of your application for your records.
Once your application has been successfully processed and your payment has been received DRAFT
Once your application has been successfully processed and your payment has been received we will send you an email confirming that your registration has been renewed.DRAFT
we will send you an email confirming that your registration has been renewed.
We advise you to search the register on our websiteDRAFT
We advise you to search the register on our websiteregister)DRAFT
register) to double check your status.DRAFT
to double check your status.DRAFT
DRAFTDetails of our data protection policy are included in our privacy notice at:
DRAFTDetails of our data protection policy are included in our privacy notice at:www.nmc.org.uk/contact-us/foi-and-dpa/data-protection/
DRAFTwww.nmc.org.uk/contact-us/foi-and-dpa/data-protection/
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Reasonable adjustments for using NMC Online149. We will make reasonable adjustments for nurses and midwives who have a disability which
means that they may find using NMC Online difficult. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made, you must contact the NMC well in advance of your application date so that we can consider your request and make any necessary adjustments.
Arrangements for exceptional circumstances150. We have special arrangements in place for nurses and midwives who cannot meet the
revalidation requirements as a result of exceptional circumstances.By exceptional circumstances we mean that you:
• have not been in practice for sufficient time between October 2015 when the revalidation guidance was published and your revalidation application date (for example, if you have been on maternity leave or sick leave) to meet the additional requirements or
• you cannot meet one or more of the requirements at any time because a protected characteristic under the Equality Act may apply.
151. If you are able to establish that exceptional circumstances apply in your case,you will still need to meet the existing Prep requirements.
Requesting an extension to submityour application152. We will not usually consider any requests for extensions to submit a revalidation application.
You should have met the requirements during the three years prior to the renewal ofyour registration.
153. However, if you believe that you have a good reason why you cannot submit your revalidation application by the specified date, you must contact the NMC as far in advance of your revalidation application date as possible to discuss your situation.
154. You should contact us by email (see page 4), and note in the subject line that your emailis regarding a request to extend your revalidation application.
155. We are only able to grant an extension prior to the date your registration is due to lapse.31 Extensions will be granted for a period of up to six weeks.30
156. In granting an extension, we will take into account:
• whether you have contacted the NMC in advance of the date your revalidationapplication is due
• the reason why you cannot submit your revalidation application by thespecified date
• whether you are capable of completing the outstanding revalidation requirements and submitting your application within the additional period of time
• whether there are any concerns about your fitness to practise and
• whether the registration fee has been or will be paid by the required date.
157. Any extension we agree in relation to your revalidation application would not include an extension to the date on which your registration fee is due to be paid.
DRAFTArrangements for exceptional circumstances
DRAFTArrangements for exceptional circumstances
We have special arrangements in place for nurses and midwives who cannot meet the
DRAFTWe have special arrangements in place for nurses and midwives who cannot meet the revalidation requirements as a result of exceptional circumstances.
DRAFTrevalidation requirements as a result of exceptional circumstances.
have not been in practice for sufficient time between October 2015 when the revalidation
DRAFThave not been in practice for sufficient time between October 2015 when the revalidation guidance was published and your revalidation application date (for example, if you have
DRAFTguidance was published and your revalidation application date (for example, if you have been on maternity leave or sick leave) to meet the additional requirements or
DRAFTbeen on maternity leave or sick leave) to meet the additional requirements or
you cannot meet one or more of the requirements at any time because a protected
DRAFTyou cannot meet one or more of the requirements at any time because a protected characteristic under the Equality Act may apply.
DRAFTcharacteristic under the Equality Act may apply.
If you are able to establish that exceptional circumstances apply in your case,
DRAFTIf you are able to establish that exceptional circumstances apply in your case,you will still need to meet the existing Prep requirements.
DRAFTyou will still need to meet the existing Prep requirements.
Requesting an extension to submit
DRAFTRequesting an extension to submityour application
DRAFTyour application
We will not usually consider any requests for extensions to submit a revalidation application.
DRAFTWe will not usually consider any requests for extensions to submit a revalidation application. You should have met the requirements during the three years prior to the renewal of
DRAFTYou should have met the requirements during the three years prior to the renewal ofyour registration.
DRAFTyour registration.
However, if you believe that you have a good reason why you cannot submit your revalidation
DRAFTHowever, if you believe that you have a good reason why you cannot submit your revalidation application by the specified date, you must contact the NMC as far in advance of your
DRAFTapplication by the specified date, you must contact the NMC as far in advance of your revalidation application date as possible to discuss your situation.
DRAFTrevalidation application date as possible to discuss your situation.
You should contact us by email (see page 4), and note in the subject line that your email
DRAFTYou should contact us by email (see page 4), and note in the subject line that your emailis regarding a request to extend your revalidation application.
DRAFTis regarding a request to extend your revalidation application.
155.
DRAFT155. We are only able to grant an extension prior to the date your registration is due to lapse.
DRAFTWe are only able to grant an extension prior to the date your registration is due to lapse.Extensions will be granted for a period of up to six weeks.
DRAFTExtensions will be granted for a period of up to six weeks.
156. DRAFT
156. In granting an extension, we will take into account:DRAFT
In granting an extension, we will take into account:
• DRAFT
• whether you have contacted the NMC in advance of the date your revalidationDRAFT
whether you have contacted the NMC in advance of the date your revalidationapplication is dueDRAFT
application is due
the reason why you cannot submit your revalidation application by theDRAFT
the reason why you cannot submit your revalidation application by thespecified dateDRAFT
specified date
whether you are capable of completing the outstanding revalidation requirements and DRAFT
whether you are capable of completing the outstanding revalidation requirements and
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VERIFICATION OF YOUR
APPLICATION
158. Each year we will select a sample of nurses and midwives to provide further information or evidence to verify their application.32 Such a request does not necessarily mean that there are any concerns about your application and you can continue to practise while we review the information that you provide.
159. Where possible we will notify you immediately after you have submitted your application and made your payment if you have been selected to provide further information. If this is not possible we will contact you by email within 24 hours of you submitting your revalidation application and making your payment. Please check your email during this time.
160. If you are selected to provide further information, you will need to complete an online form where you will be asked to provide further information. We may also request further evidence. We will ask you to provide this information within a reasonable time. Please note that although your registration will not lapse during the verification process, your registration will not be renewed until the verification process is complete.
161. The table below sets out the information that you will need to provide if you are selected to provide further information. You should already have this information so you should not need to seek any additional information.
162. We will contact your confirmer to request further information. Please ensure that your confirmer is aware that if they do not respond to our request for verification they may put your revalidation application at risk. We may also contact your employer and reflective discussion partner.
163. If we identify that you have not complied with the revalidation requirements,or you submit fraudulent information, your registration might be at risk.
164. The verification process will be completed within three months of your renewal date.
DRAFTEach year we will select a sample of nurses and midwives to provide further information or
DRAFTEach year we will select a sample of nurses and midwives to provide further information or
Such a request does not necessarily mean that there
DRAFT Such a request does not necessarily mean that there
are any concerns about your application and you can continue to practise while we review
DRAFTare any concerns about your application and you can continue to practise while we review
Where possible we will notify you immediately after you have submitted your application
DRAFTWhere possible we will notify you immediately after you have submitted your application and made your payment if you have been selected to provide further information. If this is
DRAFTand made your payment if you have been selected to provide further information. If this is not possible we will contact you by email within 24 hours of you submitting your revalidation
DRAFTnot possible we will contact you by email within 24 hours of you submitting your revalidation application and making your payment. Please check your email during this time.
DRAFTapplication and making your payment. Please check your email during this time.
If you are selected to provide further information, you will need to complete an online
DRAFTIf you are selected to provide further information, you will need to complete an online
DRAFTform where you will be asked to provide further information. We may also request further
DRAFTform where you will be asked to provide further information. We may also request further evidence. We will ask you to provide this information within a reasonable time. Please
DRAFTevidence. We will ask you to provide this information within a reasonable time. Please note that although your registration will not lapse during the verification process, your
DRAFTnote that although your registration will not lapse during the verification process, your registration will not be renewed until the verification process is complete.
DRAFTregistration will not be renewed until the verification process is complete.
The table below sets out the information that you will need to provide if you are selected to
DRAFTThe table below sets out the information that you will need to provide if you are selected to provide further information. You should already have this information so you should not need
DRAFTprovide further information. You should already have this information so you should not need to seek any additional information.
DRAFTto seek any additional information.
We will contact your confirmer to request further information. Please ensure that your
DRAFTWe will contact your confirmer to request further information. Please ensure that your
DRAFTconfirmer is aware that if they do not respond to our request for verification they may
DRAFTconfirmer is aware that if they do not respond to our request for verification they may put your revalidation application at risk. We may also contact your employer and reflective
DRAFTput your revalidation application at risk. We may also contact your employer and reflective discussion partner.
DRAFTdiscussion partner.
If we identify that you have not complied with the revalidation requirements,
DRAFTIf we identify that you have not complied with the revalidation requirements,
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DRAFT
DRAFTor you submit fraudulent information, your registration might be at risk.
DRAFTor you submit fraudulent information, your registration might be at risk.
The verification process will be completed within three months of your renewal date.
DRAFTThe verification process will be completed within three months of your renewal date.
Practice hours You will need to provide the following information, starting with your most recent practice until you demonstrate the minimum number of practice hours required:
• dates of practice;
• the number of hours you undertook;
• name, address and postcode of the organisations;
• scope of practice (See page 15 for further information);
• work setting (See page 15 for further information);
• a description of the work you undertook; and
• if you are practising overseas, whether you are registered with the appropriate regulating body.
We may contact your employer for further information,and you may also be asked to provide further evidenceof practice hours.
Continuing Professional Development
You will need to provide the following information:
• the CPD method (See page x for further information);
• a brief description of the topic and how it relatesto your practice;
• dates the CPD activity was undertaken;
• the number of hours and participatory hours; and
• identification of the part of the Code most relevantto the CPD.
You may also be asked to provide evidence of theCPD activity.
Reflective discussion You will not need to upload a copy of the signed reflective discussion form. We may contact your reflective discussion partner regarding your discussion.
Professional indemnity arrangement
If your arrangement is provided through membership of a professional body or a private insurance arrangement you will be asked to confirm a) that you have read and understood our information on professional indemnity arrangements for nurses and midwives; b) that you have in place an indemnity arrangement which provides “appropriate cover”, in relation to your individual scope of practice, as explained in information on professional indemnity arrangements for nurses and midwives; and c) that you understand that you will need to justify decisions on cover you put in place or rely on, if we request you to do so.
Confirmation You will not need to upload a copy of the signed confirmation form. We will contact your confirmer using the contact details you provided us in your initial application. Please ensure thatyour confirmer is aware that if they do not respond to our request for verification they may put your revalidationapplication at risk.
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Verification information
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DRAFTname, address and postcode of the organisations;
DRAFTname, address and postcode of the organisations;
scope of practice (See page 15 for further information);
DRAFTscope of practice (See page 15 for further information);
work setting (See page 15 for further information);
DRAFTwork setting (See page 15 for further information);
a description of the work you undertook; and
DRAFTa description of the work you undertook; and
if you are practising overseas, whether you are
DRAFTif you are practising overseas, whether you are registered with the appropriate regulating body.
DRAFTregistered with the appropriate regulating body.
We may contact your employer for further information,
DRAFTWe may contact your employer for further information,and you may also be asked to provide further evidence
DRAFTand you may also be asked to provide further evidence
You will need to provide the following information:
DRAFTYou will need to provide the following information:
the CPD method (See page x for further information);
DRAFTthe CPD method (See page x for further information);
a brief description of the topic and how it relates
DRAFTa brief description of the topic and how it relatesto your practice;
DRAFTto your practice;
•
DRAFT• dates the CPD activity was undertaken;
DRAFTdates the CPD activity was undertaken;
•
DRAFT• the number of hours and participatory hours; and
DRAFTthe number of hours and participatory hours; and
•
DRAFT• identification of the part of the Code most relevant
DRAFTidentification of the part of the Code most relevantto the CPD.
DRAFTto the CPD.
You may also be asked to provide evidence of the
DRAFTYou may also be asked to provide evidence of theCPD activity.
DRAFTCPD activity.
Reflective discussion
DRAFTReflective discussion You will not need to upload a copy of the signed reflective
DRAFTYou will not need to upload a copy of the signed reflective discussion form. We may contact your reflective discussion
DRAFTdiscussion form. We may contact your reflective discussion partner regarding your discussion.
DRAFTpartner regarding your discussion.
Professional indemnity
DRAFTProfessional indemnity arrangementDRAFTarrangement
If your arrangement is provided through membership of a
DRAFTIf your arrangement is provided through membership of a professional body or a private insurance arrangement you will DRAFTprofessional body or a private insurance arrangement you will be asked to confirm a) that you have read and understood DRAFT
be asked to confirm a) that you have read and understood
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REVALIDATION AND NMC FITNESS
TO PRACTISE PROCESSES
165. If an employer, a nurse or midwife, or any other individual becomes aware of a serious concern about the fitness to practise of another nurse or midwife they should raise it promptly through our fitness to practise procedures. All nurses and midwives have a professional duty to raise a concern about the practice of another registrant either through their employer or directly with us. They should not wait until a nurse or midwife’s renewal or revalidation is due to raise such a fitness to practise concern.
166. Revalidation does not create a new way of raising such a fitness to practise concern about a nurse or a midwife, and the confirmation stage of revalidation does not involve making a judgment as to whether a nurse or midwife is fit to practise.
167. If you are subject to an NMC investigation, condition(s) of practice order or a caution, you will be able to apply to renew your registration as long as you fulfil all the requirements for renewal. However, you will remain subject to NMC fitness to practise processes and the outcome of those processes.
168. If you have been struck off the register, you are not able to revalidate because you are no longer on the register. You will need to apply for restoration to the register.
169. If you are suspended from the register, you are not able to revalidate during your suspension. Following cessation of your suspension, if your registration is effective you will need to comply with the revalidation requirements at the time that your registration is due to be renewed. If your registration is not effective following the cessation of your suspension, you will need to follow the readmission process.
For more informationwww.nmc.org.uk/concerns-nurses-midwives/information-under-investigation/restoration/
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DRAFTIf an employer, a nurse or midwife, or any other individual becomes aware of a serious
DRAFTIf an employer, a nurse or midwife, or any other individual becomes aware of a serious concern about the fitness to practise of another nurse or midwife they should raise it
DRAFTconcern about the fitness to practise of another nurse or midwife they should raise it promptly through our fitness to practise procedures. All nurses and midwives have a
DRAFTpromptly through our fitness to practise procedures. All nurses and midwives have a professional duty to raise a concern about the practice of another registrant either
DRAFTprofessional duty to raise a concern about the practice of another registrant either through their employer or directly with us. They should not wait until a nurse or midwife’s
DRAFTthrough their employer or directly with us. They should not wait until a nurse or midwife’s renewal or revalidation is due to raise such a fitness to practise concern.
DRAFTrenewal or revalidation is due to raise such a fitness to practise concern.
Revalidation does not create a new way of raising such a fitness to practise concern about
DRAFTRevalidation does not create a new way of raising such a fitness to practise concern about a nurse or a midwife, and the confirmation stage of revalidation does not involve making a
DRAFTa nurse or a midwife, and the confirmation stage of revalidation does not involve making a judgment as to whether a nurse or midwife is fit to practise.
DRAFTjudgment as to whether a nurse or midwife is fit to practise.
167.
DRAFT167. If you are subject to an NMC investigation, condition(s) of practice order or a caution, you
DRAFTIf you are subject to an NMC investigation, condition(s) of practice order or a caution, you will be able to apply to renew your registration as long as you fulfil all the requirements for DRAFTwill be able to apply to renew your registration as long as you fulfil all the requirements for renewal. However, you will remain subject to NMC fitness to practise processes and the DRAFT
renewal. However, you will remain subject to NMC fitness to practise processes and the outcome of those processes. DRAFT
outcome of those processes.
If you have been struck off the register, you are not able to revalidate because you are no DRAFT
If you have been struck off the register, you are not able to revalidate because you are no longer on the register. You will need to apply for restoration to the register.DRAFT
longer on the register. You will need to apply for restoration to the register.DRAFT
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For more informationDRAFT
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CANCELLING YOUR
REGISTRATION
170. You may not want to retain one or all your registrations with us.
• For example you may wish to cancel all of your registrations with us if you have moved abroad, have retired from practice or changed career.
• Alternatively you may wish to cancel one of your registrations if you wish to continue practising in one but not the other. For example if you are registered as both a nurse and a midwife but only wish to continue practising as a midwife you may want to cancel your nursing registration.
171. If you wish to cancel at the time of your revalidation application, you can do this online through the online revalidation application.
172. If you want to cancel your registration when you are not due for revalidation, you must submit an Application to lapse your registration form.
173. You will need to provide your NMC Pin, full name, contact address, the reason for cancelling and a declaration stating that you are not aware of any matter which could give rise or has given rise to a fitness to practise allegation being made against you.
174. Information about cancelling your registration with the NMC is available on our website.
175. You will not be able to practise or present yourself as a registered nurse or midwife in the UK if you cancel your registration with the NMC. It is a criminal offence to falsely represent yourself as being on the register, or on part of it, or to use a title to which you are not entitled.33
176. If you choose to cancel your registration, and later wish to resume practising as a nurse/midwife in the UK, please refer to our guidance on readmission to the register.
Please note that if you are receiving pay as a nurse or midwife, whilst on maternity, sick or annual leave you may need to maintain your registration with us throughout this period.
For more informationInformation on cancelling your NMC registration is available on our website atwww.nmc.org.uk/registration/leaving-the-register/cancelling-registration/
For more informationwww.nmc.org.uk/registration/returning-to-the-register/1
DRAFTFor example you may wish to cancel all of your registrations with us if you have moved
DRAFTFor example you may wish to cancel all of your registrations with us if you have moved
Alternatively you may wish to cancel one of your registrations if you wish to continue
DRAFTAlternatively you may wish to cancel one of your registrations if you wish to continue practising in one but not the other. For example if you are registered as both a nurse and
DRAFTpractising in one but not the other. For example if you are registered as both a nurse and a midwife but only wish to continue practising as a midwife you may want to cancel your
DRAFTa midwife but only wish to continue practising as a midwife you may want to cancel your
If you wish to cancel at the time of your revalidation application, you can do this online
DRAFTIf you wish to cancel at the time of your revalidation application, you can do this online through the online revalidation application.
DRAFTthrough the online revalidation application.
If you want to cancel your registration when you are not due for revalidation, you must
DRAFTIf you want to cancel your registration when you are not due for revalidation, you must submit an Application to lapse your registration form.
DRAFTsubmit an Application to lapse your registration form.
You will need to provide your NMC Pin, full name, contact address, the reason for cancelling
DRAFTYou will need to provide your NMC Pin, full name, contact address, the reason for cancelling and a declaration stating that you are not aware of any matter which could give rise or has
DRAFTand a declaration stating that you are not aware of any matter which could give rise or has given rise to a fitness to practise allegation being made against you.
DRAFTgiven rise to a fitness to practise allegation being made against you.
Information about cancelling your registration with the NMC is available on our website.
DRAFTInformation about cancelling your registration with the NMC is available on our website.
175. DRAFT
175. You will not be able to practise or present yourself as a registered nurse or midwife in the DRAFT
You will not be able to practise or present yourself as a registered nurse or midwife in the UK if you cancel your registration with the NMC. It is a criminal offence to falsely represent DRAFT
UK if you cancel your registration with the NMC. It is a criminal offence to falsely represent yourself as being on the register, or on part of it, or to use a title to which you are not DRAFT
yourself as being on the register, or on part of it, or to use a title to which you are not entitled.DRAFT
entitled.33DRAFT
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If you choose to cancel your registration, and later wish to resume practising as a nurse/DRAFT
If you choose to cancel your registration, and later wish to resume practising as a nurse/DRAFTPlease note that if you are receiving pay as a nurse or midwife, whilst on maternity,
DRAFTPlease note that if you are receiving pay as a nurse or midwife, whilst on maternity, sick or annual leave you may need to maintain your registration with us throughout
DRAFTsick or annual leave you may need to maintain your registration with us throughout
DRAFT
DRAFTFor more information
DRAFTFor more informationInformation on cancelling your NMC registration is available on our website at
DRAFTInformation on cancelling your NMC registration is available on our website atwww.nmc.org.uk/registration/leaving-the-register/cancelling-registration/
DRAFTwww.nmc.org.uk/registration/leaving-the-register/cancelling-registration/
DRAFT
DRAFT
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Failure to revalidate and appeals177. If you fail to submit your revalidation application before the end of your registration period,
your registration will lapse (automatically expire). If you want to come back on to the register, you will need to apply for readmission.
178. If you submit an application for revalidation, but you fail to meet the revalidation requirements and your application to renew your registration is refused as a result,you may appeal this decision within 28 days of the date on your decision letter.34
179. A notice of appeal should be made in writing and include:
• Your name, address and Pin
• the date, nature and other relevant details of the decision against which the appeal is brought
• a concise statement of the grounds of the appeal
• the name and address of your representative (if any) and a statement as to whether the NMC should correspond with that representative concerning the appeal instead of you
• a statement that the notice is a notice of appeal
• a signature by or on behalf of you, and
• a copy of any documents that you propose to rely on for the purposes of your appeal.35
A notice of appeal should be sent to [email protected].
180. However, if you failed to pay the registration fee or to submit an application form at all within the required timescale and your application to renew your registration is refused as a result, you do not have a right of appeal.36
181. If you do not renew your registration and lapse from the register, you are no longer a registered nurse or midwife. It is an offence to falsely represent yourself as being onthe register, or on part of it, or to use a title to which you are not entitled.37 If you lapse from the register you need to be careful not to mislead people into thinking you are onthe register.
DRAFTIf you submit an application for revalidation, but you fail to meet the revalidation
DRAFTIf you submit an application for revalidation, but you fail to meet the revalidation requirements and your application to renew your registration is refused as a result,
DRAFTrequirements and your application to renew your registration is refused as a result,you may appeal this decision within 28 days of the date on your decision letter.
DRAFTyou may appeal this decision within 28 days of the date on your decision letter.34
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the date, nature and other relevant details of the decision against which the appeal is
DRAFTthe date, nature and other relevant details of the decision against which the appeal is
the name and address of your representative (if any) and a statement as to whether the
DRAFTthe name and address of your representative (if any) and a statement as to whether the NMC should correspond with that representative concerning the appeal instead of you
DRAFTNMC should correspond with that representative concerning the appeal instead of you
a statement that the notice is a notice of appeal
DRAFTa statement that the notice is a notice of appeal
DRAFTa copy of any documents that you propose to rely on for the purposes of your appeal.
DRAFTa copy of any documents that you propose to rely on for the purposes of your appeal.
DRAFT.
However, if you failed to pay the registration fee or to submit an application form at all
DRAFTHowever, if you failed to pay the registration fee or to submit an application form at all within the required timescale and your application to renew your registration is refused as a
DRAFTwithin the required timescale and your application to renew your registration is refused as a result, you do not have a right of appeal.
DRAFTresult, you do not have a right of appeal.36
DRAFT36
If you do not renew your registration and lapse from the register, you are no longer a
DRAFT If you do not renew your registration and lapse from the register, you are no longer a
DRAFT
DRAFT
DRAFTregistered nurse or midwife. It is an offence to falsely represent yourself as being on
DRAFTregistered nurse or midwife. It is an offence to falsely represent yourself as being onthe register, or on part of it, or to use a title to which you are not entitled.
DRAFTthe register, or on part of it, or to use a title to which you are not entitled.from the register you need to be careful not to mislead people into thinking you are on
DRAFTfrom the register you need to be careful not to mislead people into thinking you are onthe register.
DRAFTthe register.
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GUIDANCE SHEET 1:
NON-IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
You are likely to process personal data as part of your day to day role. If you are employed, you are likely to be covered by your employer’s registration under data protection legislation. If you are practising as an independent or self-employed nurse or midwife you are already likely to be registered under data protection legislation in your capacity.
This guidance sets out your obligations in relation to confidentiality and data protection in relation to meeting the revalidation requirements. It does not cover your existing obligations in relation to data protection legislation.
Your obligations in relation to confidentiality under the CodeThe Code sets out the professional standards that you must uphold in order to be registeredto practise in the UK. The Code states:
5 Respect people’s right to privacy and confidentiality As a nurse or midwife, you owe a duty of confidentiality to all those who are receiving care. This includes making sure that they are informed about their care and that information about them is shared appropriately.
To achieve this, you must:
5.1 respect a person’s right to privacy in all aspects of their care
5.2 make sure that people are informed about how and why information is usedand shared by those who will be providing care
5.3 respect that a person’s right to privacy and confidentiality continues afterthey have died
5.4 share necessary information with other healthcare professionals and agenciesonly when the interests of patient safety and public protection override the needfor confidentiality, and
5.5 share with people, their families and their carers, as far as the law allows, the information they want or need to know about their health, care and ongoing treatment sensitively and in a way they can understand.
Personal data means data which identifies an individual. Section 1(1)of Data Protection Act 1998.
DRAFT
DRAFTYou are likely to process personal data as part of your day to day role. If you are
DRAFTYou are likely to process personal data as part of your day to day role. If you are employed, you are likely to be covered by your employer’s registration under data
DRAFTemployed, you are likely to be covered by your employer’s registration under data protection legislation. If you are practising as an independent or self-employed
DRAFTprotection legislation. If you are practising as an independent or self-employed nurse or midwife you are already likely to be registered under data protection
DRAFTnurse or midwife you are already likely to be registered under data protection
This guidance sets out your obligations in relation to confidentiality and data protection in
DRAFTThis guidance sets out your obligations in relation to confidentiality and data protection in relation to meeting the revalidation requirements. It does not cover your existing obligations in
DRAFTrelation to meeting the revalidation requirements. It does not cover your existing obligations in
DRAFTYour obligations in relation to confidentiality
DRAFTYour obligations in relation to confidentiality under the Code
DRAFTunder the CodeThe Code sets out the professional standards that you must uphold in order to be registered
DRAFTThe Code sets out the professional standards that you must uphold in order to be registeredto practise in the UK. The Code states:
DRAFTto practise in the UK. The Code states:
5 Respect people’s right to privacy and confidentiality
DRAFT5 Respect people’s right to privacy and confidentialityAs a nurse or midwife, you owe a duty of confidentiality to all those who are receiving care. This
DRAFTAs a nurse or midwife, you owe a duty of confidentiality to all those who are receiving care. This
DRAFTincludes making sure that they are informed about their care and that information about them is
DRAFTincludes making sure that they are informed about their care and that information about them is shared appropriately.
DRAFTshared appropriately.
To achieve this, you must: DRAFTTo achieve this, you must:
5.1 respect a person’s right to privacy in all aspects of their care DRAFT
5.1 respect a person’s right to privacy in all aspects of their care
5.2 make sure that people are informed about how and why information is usedDRAFT
5.2 make sure that people are informed about how and why information is usedand shared by those who will be providing care DRAFT
and shared by those who will be providing care
5.3 respect that a person’s right to privacy and confidentiality continues afterDRAFT
5.3 respect that a person’s right to privacy and confidentiality continues afterthey have died DRAFT
they have died DRAFTPersonal data means data which identifies an individual. Section 1(1)
DRAFTPersonal data means data which identifies an individual. Section 1(1)
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Making sure that your evidence does not include any personal informationIn meeting the revalidation requirements and keeping your evidence, you must not record any information that might identify an individual, whether that individual is alive or deceased. This means that all information recorded must be recorded in a way that no patient, service user, colleague or other individual can be identified from the information.
For example, any notes or reflections must not include:
• the name of any individual
• the date of any incident or event referred to
• the particular ward or place where the event occurred, or
• descriptions of unique circumstances where an individual could be identifiedfrom the circumstances.
Any information extracted from employer data (such as complaints logs) must be extracted in a way that no information identifying an individual is obtained, used or recorded. For example, you must not forward work emails to your personal account, or download and take copies ofemployer records.
Example scenariosYou will already be aware of the importance of keeping personal information confidential, and not processing personal information outside of your employment or work settings. However, we have provided some simple examples below to demonstrate how an instance of feedback could be recorded in a way that no individual can be identified.
Scenario 1
In January 2015 Mrs Jones was in ward 8 with a broken hip. She made a complaint about lack of hydration. You want to use this feedback in one of your reflections as an example of where you put in place a new process to make sure all patients were offered water on a regular basis.
In your reflective account you could say ‘A patient with a serious injury made a complaint about lack of hydration.’
No dates, names or wards have been included in the record, and the type of injury has also been omitted, so Mrs Jones cannot be identified from this information. You can then explain what you did, what improvement you made and how this is related to the Code.DRAFTinformation that might identify an individual, whether that individual is alive or deceased. This
DRAFTinformation that might identify an individual, whether that individual is alive or deceased. This means that all information recorded must be recorded in a way that no patient, service user,
DRAFTmeans that all information recorded must be recorded in a way that no patient, service user,
descriptions of unique circumstances where an individual could be identified
DRAFTdescriptions of unique circumstances where an individual could be identified
Any information extracted from employer data (such as complaints logs) must be extracted in a
DRAFTAny information extracted from employer data (such as complaints logs) must be extracted in a way that no information identifying an individual is obtained, used or recorded. For example, you
DRAFTway that no information identifying an individual is obtained, used or recorded. For example, you must not forward work emails to your personal account, or download and take copies of
DRAFTmust not forward work emails to your personal account, or download and take copies of
Example scenarios
DRAFTExample scenariosYou will already be aware of the importance of keeping personal information confidential, and
DRAFTYou will already be aware of the importance of keeping personal information confidential, and not processing personal information outside of your employment or work settings. However, we
DRAFTnot processing personal information outside of your employment or work settings. However, we have provided some simple examples below to demonstrate how an instance of feedback could be
DRAFThave provided some simple examples below to demonstrate how an instance of feedback could be recorded in a way that no individual can be identified.
DRAFTrecorded in a way that no individual can be identified.
In January 2015 Mrs Jones was in ward 8 with a broken hip. She made a complaint about lack of
DRAFTIn January 2015 Mrs Jones was in ward 8 with a broken hip. She made a complaint about lack of hydration. You want to use this feedback in one of your reflections as an example of where you
DRAFThydration. You want to use this feedback in one of your reflections as an example of where you put in place a new process to make sure all patients were offered water on a regular basis.
DRAFTput in place a new process to make sure all patients were offered water on a regular basis.
In your reflective account you could say ‘
DRAFTIn your reflective account you could say ‘
DRAFTA patient with a serious injury made a complaint about
DRAFTA patient with a serious injury made a complaint about In your reflective account you could say ‘A patient with a serious injury made a complaint about In your reflective account you could say ‘
DRAFTIn your reflective account you could say ‘A patient with a serious injury made a complaint about In your reflective account you could say ‘lack of hydration.’
DRAFTlack of hydration.’
No dates, names or wards have been included in the record, and the type of injury has also been
DRAFTNo dates, names or wards have been included in the record, and the type of injury has also been omitted, so Mrs Jones cannot be identified from this information. You can then explain what you
DRAFTomitted, so Mrs Jones cannot be identified from this information. You can then explain what you did, what improvement you made and how this is related to the Code.DRAFTdid, what improvement you made and how this is related to the Code.
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Scenario 2
In reviewing the complaints log held by the maternity unit where you work, you noticed a complaint made by Mrs Smith in relation to a lack of continuity of care and handover between midwives at the end of a shift on 12 January 2015. You were one of the midwives involved, along with your colleague Sarah. You discussed this with your colleagues and have made improvements in the way you handover at the end of shifts. You want to use this feedback in one of your reflections.
Before writing your reflective account, you need to check with your employer that you can use information from the complaints log. In your reflective account you could say ‘A complaint was received from a mother about the lack of continuity of care and handover between myself and a colleague at the end of a shift’.
No information identifying any individual, including both the mother and your colleague, has been included in this record. You can then explain what you did, what improvementyou made and how this is related to the Code.
Storing your reflective discussion formand your confirmation formYou are not required to submit these forms to the NMC at any point in the revalidation process. There is no requirement to store them electronically or upload them into NMC Online as part of your application, or if you are selected to provide further information to verify your evidence.
You should make sure that your reflective discussion and confirmation forms are completed, stored or shared in manual, paper form, as opposed to electronically. This is important because creating, storing or sharing these data by electronic means may trigger an obligation to register with the Information Commissioner because they contain identifying information about another NMC-registered nurse or midwife or your confirmer.
Further informationThe Information Commissioner’s Office has published a guide to data protection atico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/
They have also published guidance specifically on anonymisation atico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/anonymisation/
DRAFTBefore writing your reflective account, you need to check with your employer that you can use
DRAFTBefore writing your reflective account, you need to check with your employer that you can use
‘A complaint was
DRAFT‘A complaint was
received from a mother about the lack of continuity of care and handover between myself and a
DRAFTreceived from a mother about the lack of continuity of care and handover between myself and a
No information identifying any individual, including both the mother and your colleague, has been
DRAFTNo information identifying any individual, including both the mother and your colleague, has been included in this record. You can then explain what you did, what improvement
DRAFTincluded in this record. You can then explain what you did, what improvement
Storing your reflective discussion form
DRAFTStoring your reflective discussion formand your confirmation form
DRAFTand your confirmation formYou are not required to submit these forms to the NMC at any point in the revalidation process.
DRAFTYou are not required to submit these forms to the NMC at any point in the revalidation process. There is no requirement to store them electronically or upload them into NMC Online as part of
DRAFTThere is no requirement to store them electronically or upload them into NMC Online as part of your application, or if you are selected to provide further information to verify your evidence.
DRAFTyour application, or if you are selected to provide further information to verify your evidence.
You should make sure that your reflective discussion and confirmation forms are completed,
DRAFTYou should make sure that your reflective discussion and confirmation forms are completed, stored or shared in manual, paper form, as opposed to electronically. This is important because
DRAFTstored or shared in manual, paper form, as opposed to electronically. This is important because creating, storing or sharing these data by electronic means may trigger an obligation to register
DRAFTcreating, storing or sharing these data by electronic means may trigger an obligation to register with the Information Commissioner because they contain identifying information about another
DRAFTwith the Information Commissioner because they contain identifying information about another NMC-registered nurse or midwife or your confirmer.
DRAFTNMC-registered nurse or midwife or your confirmer.
DRAFTFurther information
DRAFTFurther informationThe Information Commissioner’s Office has published a guide to data protection at
DRAFTThe Information Commissioner’s Office has published a guide to data protection atico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/
DRAFTico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/
They have also published guidance specifically on anonymisation at
DRAFTThey have also published guidance specifically on anonymisation at
DRAFTico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/anonymisation/
DRAFTico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/anonymisation/
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GUIDANCE SHEET 2: PRACTICE
HOURS REQUIREMENTS
FOR REGISTERED MIDWIVES WHO ARE ALSO REGISTERED AS SPECIALIST COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES
Every person registered with the NMC is a nurse or a midwife or both. Some registered nurses and midwives have also completed a post-registration qualification which has resulted in an additional entry in the part of the register for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN).
SCPHN programmes can only be undertaken by individuals who are already registered on the nurses or midwives part of the NMC register. SCPHNs must maintain their registration as a nurse or a midwife and cannot renew their registration only as a SCPHN.
In this document, where we say ‘midwife/SCPHN’, we mean a registered midwife who is also on the register as a SCPHN.
Practice hours requirement for registered midwives who are SCPHNsMidwife/SCPHNs will have to complete 450 practice hours every three years in order to remain registered with the NMC. Midwives who work wholly in a SCPHN role can use their practice in their SCPHN role to meet the practice hours requirement.
Submitting an Intention to Practise formMidwife/SCPHNs who undertake any work as a practising midwife need to submit a completed Intention to Practise (ItP) form every year to their named supervisor of midwives and are subject to statutory supervision in accordance with rule 3 of the Midwives rules and standards 2012 (see Example A below).
Midwife/SCPHNs who work wholly in a SCPHN role and do not undertake any work as a practising midwife do not need to serve an ItP and do not need to be supervised by a supervisor of midwives. They can maintain their midwifery registration but they are not entitled to provide midwifery care in the UK to women and babies or work as a practising midwife. Their entry on the register shows this (see Example B below).
If a registered midwife has not served an ItP since the last time they renewed their registration, they will need to complete a return to midwifery practice programme before being entitled to serve a new ItP and become a practising midwife again. (see Example C below).
DRAFTFOR REGISTERED MIDWIVES WHO ARE ALSO REGISTERED
DRAFTFOR REGISTERED MIDWIVES WHO ARE ALSO REGISTERED AS SPECIALIST COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES
DRAFTAS SPECIALIST COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES
Every person registered with the NMC is a nurse or a midwife or both. Some
DRAFTEvery person registered with the NMC is a nurse or a midwife or both. Some registered nurses and midwives have also completed a post-registration
DRAFTregistered nurses and midwives have also completed a post-registration qualification which has resulted in an additional entry in the part of the register
DRAFTqualification which has resulted in an additional entry in the part of the register for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN).
DRAFTfor Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN).
SCPHN programmes can only be undertaken by individuals who are already registered on the
DRAFTSCPHN programmes can only be undertaken by individuals who are already registered on the nurses or midwives part of the NMC register. SCPHNs must maintain their registration as a
DRAFTnurses or midwives part of the NMC register. SCPHNs must maintain their registration as a nurse or a midwife and cannot renew their registration only as a SCPHN.
DRAFTnurse or a midwife and cannot renew their registration only as a SCPHN.
In this document, where we say ‘midwife/SCPHN’, we mean a registered midwife who is also on the
DRAFTIn this document, where we say ‘midwife/SCPHN’, we mean a registered midwife who is also on the
Practice hours requirement for registered
DRAFTPractice hours requirement for registered midwives who are SCPHNs
DRAFTmidwives who are SCPHNsMidwife/SCPHNs will have to complete 450 practice hours every three years in order to remain
DRAFTMidwife/SCPHNs will have to complete 450 practice hours every three years in order to remain registered with the NMC. Midwives who work wholly in a SCPHN role can use their practice in their
DRAFTregistered with the NMC. Midwives who work wholly in a SCPHN role can use their practice in their
DRAFTSCPHN role to meet the practice hours requirement
DRAFTSCPHN role to meet the practice hours requirement.
DRAFT.
Submitting an Intention to Practise form
DRAFTSubmitting an Intention to Practise formMidwife/SCPHNs who undertake any work as a practising midwife need to submit a completed
DRAFTMidwife/SCPHNs who undertake any work as a practising midwife need to submit a completed Intention to Practise (ItP) form every year to their named supervisor of midwives and are subject
DRAFTIntention to Practise (ItP) form every year to their named supervisor of midwives and are subject to statutory supervision in accordance with rule 3 of the Midwives rules and standards 2012 (see DRAFTto statutory supervision in accordance with rule 3 of the Midwives rules and standards 2012 (see Example A below).DRAFT
Example A below).
Midwife/SCPHNs who work wholly in a SCPHN role and do not undertake any work as a practising DRAFT
Midwife/SCPHNs who work wholly in a SCPHN role and do not undertake any work as a practising DRAFT
midwife do not need to serve an ItP and do not need to be supervised by a supervisor of midwives. DRAFT
midwife do not need to serve an ItP and do not need to be supervised by a supervisor of midwives. They can maintain their midwifery registration but they are not entitled to provide midwifery care DRAFT
They can maintain their midwifery registration but they are not entitled to provide midwifery care in the UK to women and babies or work as a practising midwife. Their entry on the register shows DRAFT
in the UK to women and babies or work as a practising midwife. Their entry on the register shows this (see Example B below).DRAFT
this (see Example B below).
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Example A: A registered midwife practises as a midwife, but also works some of their timeas a SCPHN. They will need to undertake 450 practice hours from across theirmidwifery and SCPHN scope of practice. They will need to submit a completed ItPform every year to their named supervisor of midwives and be subject tostatutory supervision.
Example B: A registered midwife practises wholly as a SCPHN and does not undertake any practice as a midwife. They need to undertake 450 hours of practice in their SCPHN role. They don’t have to submit an ItP and is not supervised by a supervisor of midwives. They retain their midwifery registration, but the register makes clear that they are not able to provide midwifery care in the UK.
Example C: A registered midwife has been working wholly as a SCPHN and so has not served an ItP since their previous revalidation. They now wish to return to midwifery practice. Before they can return to midwifery practice, they will need to complete a midwifery return to practice programme. They can then submit an ItP and begin to practise as a midwife.
Midwife/SCPHNs who are alsoregistered nursesNurses and midwives who are registered on both the midwifery and nursing parts of the register have to complete 900 practice hours every three years in order to remain on both parts of the register. 450 of these hours must be as a nurse, and 450 as a midwife.
This means that if a midwife/SCPHN is also a registered nurse, they will need to meet 900 practice hours. They will also need to submit a completed ITP form every year to their named supervisor of midwives and are subject to statutory supervision, unless they do not undertake any midwifery practice.
If such a nurse or midwife is working wholly in a SCPHN role and does not wish to undertake any work as a practising midwife, they can choose to only retain their registration as a nurse and SCPHN and lapse their midwifery registration. If they want to return to midwifery practice in the future they can complete a midwifery return to practice programme and seek readmission to the midwifery part of the register.
Midwives who work in community roles(such as Family Nurse Partnerships, neonatal or sexual health roles) but are not on the register as a SCPHNThese midwives must undertake 450 practice hours in each three-year registration period and submit their ITP to their supervisor of midwives annually and be supervised by a statutory supervisor of midwives. These requirements will apply to any registered midwives who are not also registered on the SCPHN part of the register.
DRAFTSCPHN role. They don’t have to submit an ItP and is not supervised by a supervisor
DRAFTSCPHN role. They don’t have to submit an ItP and is not supervised by a supervisor of midwives. They retain their midwifery registration, but the register makes clear
DRAFTof midwives. They retain their midwifery registration, but the register makes clear
A registered midwife has been working wholly as a SCPHN and so has not served
DRAFT A registered midwife has been working wholly as a SCPHN and so has not served
an ItP since their previous revalidation. They now wish to return to midwifery
DRAFTan ItP since their previous revalidation. They now wish to return to midwifery practice. Before they can return to midwifery practice, they will need to complete a
DRAFTpractice. Before they can return to midwifery practice, they will need to complete a midwifery return to practice programme. They can then submit an ItP and begin to
DRAFTmidwifery return to practice programme. They can then submit an ItP and begin to
Midwife/SCPHNs who are also
DRAFTMidwife/SCPHNs who are also
Nurses and midwives who are registered on both the midwifery and nursing parts of the register
DRAFTNurses and midwives who are registered on both the midwifery and nursing parts of the register have to complete 900 practice hours every three years in order to remain on both parts of the
DRAFThave to complete 900 practice hours every three years in order to remain on both parts of the register. 450 of these hours must be as a nurse, and 450 as a midwife.
DRAFTregister. 450 of these hours must be as a nurse, and 450 as a midwife.
This means that if a midwife/SCPHN is also a registered nurse, they will need to meet 900
DRAFTThis means that if a midwife/SCPHN is also a registered nurse, they will need to meet 900 practice hours. They will also need to submit a completed ITP form every year to their named
DRAFTpractice hours. They will also need to submit a completed ITP form every year to their named supervisor of midwives and are subject to statutory supervision, unless they do not undertake
DRAFTsupervisor of midwives and are subject to statutory supervision, unless they do not undertake
If such a nurse or midwife is working wholly in a SCPHN role and does not wish to undertake any
DRAFTIf such a nurse or midwife is working wholly in a SCPHN role and does not wish to undertake any work as a practising midwife, they can choose to only retain their registration as a nurse and
DRAFTwork as a practising midwife, they can choose to only retain their registration as a nurse and
DRAFTSCPHN and lapse their midwifery registration. If they want to return to midwifery practice in the
DRAFTSCPHN and lapse their midwifery registration. If they want to return to midwifery practice in the future they can complete a midwifery return to practice programme and seek readmission to the
DRAFTfuture they can complete a midwifery return to practice programme and seek readmission to the midwifery part of the register.
DRAFTmidwifery part of the register.
Midwives who work in community roles
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or sexual health roles) but are not on the register as a SCPHNDRAFT
register as a SCPHNThese midwives must undertake 450 practice hours in each three-year registration period DRAFT
These midwives must undertake 450 practice hours in each three-year registration period and submit their ITP to their supervisor of midwives annually and be supervised by a statutory DRAFT
and submit their ITP to their supervisor of midwives annually and be supervised by a statutory
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GUIDANCE SHEET 3: EXAMPLES
OF CPD ACTIVITIES
The table below sets out some examples of CPD activities you can undertakeand examples of the types of evidence you could keep (for example in your portfolio). It is not an exhaustive list. It also indicates whether an activityis individual or participatory
You will need to decide whether an activity is participatory or not. Many activities can be participatory if you personally interacted with other people.
CPD activity Suggested evidence to retain Individual/Participatory
Structured learning(direct or distancelearning style)
Certificate of completion, notes, learning outcomes
Individual/Participatory
Accredited highereducation or training
Certificate of completion, notes, learning outcomes
Individual/Participatory
Mandatory training specifically relevant torole/scope of practice
Certification of completion, learning outcomes
Individual
Learning events such as workshops, conferences
Certificate of attendance Participatory
Reading and reviewing publications
Copies of publications read, review notes includingpractice related outcomes
Individual
Enquiry based research Copies of publications or data reviewed, notes including practice related outcomes
Individual
Peer review activities Evidence of peer review including notes, observations and outcomes
Participatory
Coaching and mentoring (role in either delivery or being a recipient)
Evidence of coaching/mentoring undertaken including letters, notes, observationsand practice related outcomes
Participatory
DRAFTThe table below sets out some examples of CPD activities you can undertake
DRAFTThe table below sets out some examples of CPD activities you can undertakeand examples of the types of evidence you could keep (for example in your
DRAFTand examples of the types of evidence you could keep (for example in your portfolio). It is not an exhaustive list. It also indicates whether an activity
DRAFTportfolio). It is not an exhaustive list. It also indicates whether an activity
You will need to decide whether an activity is participatory or not. Many activities can be
DRAFTYou will need to decide whether an activity is participatory or not. Many activities can be
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Certificate of completion, notes,
DRAFTCertificate of completion, notes, learning outcomes
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Individual/Participatory
DRAFTIndividual/Participatory
Certificate of completion, notes,
DRAFTCertificate of completion, notes, learning outcomes
DRAFTlearning outcomes
Individual/Participatory
DRAFTIndividual/Participatory
specifically relevant to
DRAFTspecifically relevant torole/scope of practice
DRAFTrole/scope of practice
Certification of completion,
DRAFTCertification of completion, learning outcomes
DRAFTlearning outcomes
Learning events such as
DRAFTLearning events such as workshops, conferences
DRAFTworkshops, conferences
Certificate of attendance
DRAFTCertificate of attendance
Reading and reviewing
DRAFTReading and reviewing publications
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Copies of publications read,
DRAFTCopies of publications read, review notes including
DRAFTreview notes including
DRAFTpractice related outcomes
DRAFTpractice related outcomes
Enquiry based research DRAFT
Enquiry based research Copies of publications or data DRAFT
Copies of publications or data
Peer review activitiesDRAFT
Peer review activities
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CPD activity Suggested evidence to retain Individual/Participatory
Structured professional clinical supervision
Evidence of supervision including signed letters, notes, observations and practice related outcomes
Participatory
Undertaking short supervised practice for specific skills development
Evidence of participation including signed letters, notes, observations and outcomes
Individual/Participatory
Group or practice meetings Evidence of participation and role including signed letters, notes, observations and outcomes
Participatory
Participation in clinical audits
Evidence of participation and role including signed letters, notes, observations and outcomes
Participatory
Practice visits to different environments relevant to scope of practice
Evidence of participation including signed letters, notes, observations and outcomes
Individual/Participatory
Training related to job rotation or secondment, shadowing
Evidence of participation including signed letters, notes, observations and outcomes
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DRAFTEvidence of participation and role including signed letters,
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DRAFTEvidence of participation including signed letters, notes,
DRAFTincluding signed letters, notes, observations and outcomes
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Individual/Participatory
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rotation or secondment,
DRAFTrotation or secondment,
Evidence of participation
DRAFTEvidence of participation including signed letters, notes,
DRAFTincluding signed letters, notes, observations and outcomes
DRAFTobservations and outcomes
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REFLECTIVE ACCOUNTS FORM
You must use this form to record five written reflective accounts on your CPD and/or practice-related feedback and/or an event or experience in your practice and how this relates to the Code. Please fill in a page for each of your reflective accounts, making sure you do not include any information that might identify a specific patient, service user or colleague. Please refer to our guidance on preserving anonymity in Guidance sheet 1 in ‘How to revalidate with the NMC’.
Reflective account:
What was the nature of the CPD activity and/or practice-related feedback and/or event or experience in your practice?
What did you learn from the CPD activity and/or feedback and/or event or experience in your practice?
How did you change or improve your practice as a result?
How is this relevant to the Code? Select one or more themes: Prioritise people – Practise effectively – Preserve safety – Promote professionalism and trustDRAFT
for each of your reflective accounts, making sure you do not include any information that might identify a
DRAFTfor each of your reflective accounts, making sure you do not include any information that might identify a specific patient, service user or colleague. Please refer to our guidance on preserving anonymity in Guidance
DRAFTspecific patient, service user or colleague. Please refer to our guidance on preserving anonymity in Guidance
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DRAFTWhat was the nature of the CPD activity and/or practice-related feedback and/or
What did you learn from the CPD activity and/or feedback and/or event or
DRAFTWhat did you learn from the CPD activity and/or feedback and/or event or
How did you change or improve your practice as a result?
DRAFTHow did you change or improve your practice as a result?
How is this relevant to the Code? DRAFT
How is this relevant to the Code? DRAFT
Select one or more themes: Prioritise people – Practise effectively – Preserve safety – Promote DRAFT
Select one or more themes: Prioritise people – Practise effectively – Preserve safety – Promote professionalism and trustDRAFT
professionalism and trust
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REFLECTIVE DISCUSSION FORM
You must use this form to record your reflective discussion with another NMC-registered nurse or midwife about your five written reflective accounts. During your discussion you should not discuss patients, service users or colleagues in a way that could identify them unless they expressly agree, and in the discussion summary section below make sure you do not include any information that might identify a specific patient or service user. Please refer to Guidance sheet 1 in ‘How to revalidate with the NMC’ for further information. This form should be completed, stored and shared in manual paper form, as opposed to electronically. This is important because creating, storing or sharing these data electronically may trigger an obligation to register with the Information Commissioner.
To be completed by the nurse or midwife:
Name:
NMC pin number:
To be completed by the nurse or midwife with whom you had the discussion
Name:
NMC pin number:
Email address:
Date of discussion:
Number of reflections discussed:
Short summary of discussion:
I have discussed the number ofreflective accounts listed abovewith the named nurse or midwifeas part of a reflective discussion.
I agree to be contacted by the NMC to provide further information if necessary for verification purposes.
Signature:
Date:DRAFT
users or colleagues in a way that could identify them unless they expressly agree, and in the discussion
DRAFTusers or colleagues in a way that could identify them unless they expressly agree, and in the discussion summary section below make sure you do not include any information that might identify a specific patient
DRAFTsummary section below make sure you do not include any information that might identify a specific patient or service user. Please refer to Guidance sheet 1 in ‘How to revalidate with the NMC’ for further information.
DRAFTor service user. Please refer to Guidance sheet 1 in ‘How to revalidate with the NMC’ for further information. This form should be completed, stored and shared in manual paper form, as opposed to electronically. This is
DRAFTThis form should be completed, stored and shared in manual paper form, as opposed to electronically. This is important because creating, storing or sharing these data electronically may trigger an obligation to register
DRAFTimportant because creating, storing or sharing these data electronically may trigger an obligation to register
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I have discussed the number ofreflective accounts listed aboveDRAFT
reflective accounts listed abovewith the named nurse or midwifeDRAFT
with the named nurse or midwifeas part of a reflective discussion.DRAFT
as part of a reflective discussion.
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CONFIRMATION FORM
You must use this form to record your confirmation. This is important because creating, storing or sharing these data electronically may trigger an obligation to register with the Information Commissioner. Please refer to Guidance sheet 1 in ‘How to revalidate with the NMC’ for further information.
Name:
Job title:
Email address:
Professional addressincluding postcode:
Date of confirmation discussion:
To be completed by the confirmer:
To be completed by the nurse or midwife:
Name:
NMC pin number:
Date of last renewal of registrationor joined the register:
I have received confirmation from (select applicable):
A line manager who is also an NMC-registered nurse or midwife
A line manager who is not an NMC-registered nurse or midwife
Another NMC-registered nurse or midwife
A regulated health care professional
An overseas regulated health care professional
Other professional in accordance with the NMC’s online confirmer decision toolsee www.nmc.org.uk/confirmation
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DRAFTI have received confirmation from (select applicable):
DRAFTI have received confirmation from (select applicable):
A line manager who is also an NMC-registered nurse or midwife
DRAFTA line manager who is also an NMC-registered nurse or midwife
A line manager who is not an NMC-registered nurse or midwife
DRAFTA line manager who is not an NMC-registered nurse or midwife
Another NMC-registered nurse or midwife
DRAFTAnother NMC-registered nurse or midwife
A regulated health care professional
DRAFTA regulated health care professional
An overseas regulated health care professional
DRAFTAn overseas regulated health care professional
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including postcode:
To be completed by the confirmer:
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Other professional in accordance with the NMC’s online confirmer decision tool
DRAFTOther professional in accordance with the NMC’s online confirmer decision toolsee www.nmc.org.uk/confirmation
DRAFTsee www.nmc.org.uk/confirmation
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If you are an NMC registered nurse or midwife please provide:
NMC Pin:
If you are a regulated health care professional please provide:
Profession:
Registration number for regulatory body:
If you are an overseas regulated health care professional please provide:
Country:
Profession:
Registration number for regulatory body:
If you are another professional please provide:
Profession:
Registration number for regulatory body:
Confirmation checklist ofrevalidation requirementsPractice hours
You have seen written evidence that satisfies you that the nurse or midwife has practised the minimum number of hours required for their registration.
Continuing professional development
You have seen written evidence that satisfies you that the nurse or midwife has undertaken 35 hours of CPD relevant to their practice as a nurse or midwife
You have seen evidence that at least 20 of the 35 hours include participatory learning relevant to their practice as a nurse or midwife.
You have seen accurate records of the CPD undertaken.
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DRAFTIf you are another professional please provide:
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DRAFTRegistration number for regulatory body:
DRAFTRegistration number for regulatory body:
Confirmation checklist of
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DRAFTPractice hours
You have seen written evidence that satisfies you that the nurse or midwife has practised
DRAFTYou have seen written evidence that satisfies you that the nurse or midwife has practised the minimum number of hours required for their registration.DRAFTthe minimum number of hours required for their registration.
Continuing professional developmentDRAFT
Continuing professional development
You have seen written evidence that satisfies you that the nurse or midwife has DRAFT
You have seen written evidence that satisfies you that the nurse or midwife has undertaken 35 hours of CPD relevant to their practice as a nurse or midwife DRAFT
undertaken 35 hours of CPD relevant to their practice as a nurse or midwife DRAFT
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Practice-related feedback
You are satisfied that the nurse or midwife has obtained five pieces ofpractice-related feedback.
Written reflective accounts
You have seen five written reflective accounts on the nurse or midwife’s CPD and/or practice-related feedback and/or an event or experience in their practice and how this relates to the Code recorded on the NMC form.
Reflective discussion
You have seen a completed and signed form showing that the nurse or midwife has discussed their reflective accounts with another NMC-registered nurse or midwife(or you are an NMC-registered confirmer who has discussed these with the nurse or midwife yourself).
I confirm that I have read ‘Information for confirmers’, and that the above named NMC-registered nurse or midwife has demonstrated to me that they have complied with all the NMC revalidation requirements listed above over the three years since their registration was last renewed or they joined the register as set out in ‘Information for confirmers’.
I agree to be contacted by the NMC to provide further information if necessary for verification purposes. I am aware that if I do not respond to a request for verification information I may put the nurse or midwife’s revalidation applicationat risk.
Signature:
Date: DRAFTYou have seen five written reflective accounts on the nurse or midwife’s CPD and/or
DRAFTYou have seen five written reflective accounts on the nurse or midwife’s CPD and/or practice-related feedback and/or an event or experience in their practice and how this
DRAFTpractice-related feedback and/or an event or experience in their practice and how this
You have seen a completed and signed form showing that the nurse or midwife has
DRAFTYou have seen a completed and signed form showing that the nurse or midwife has discussed their reflective accounts with another NMC-registered nurse or midwife
DRAFTdiscussed their reflective accounts with another NMC-registered nurse or midwife(or you are an NMC-registered confirmer who has discussed these with the nurse or
DRAFT(or you are an NMC-registered confirmer who has discussed these with the nurse or
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DRAFTI confirm that I have read ‘Information for confirmers’, and that the above named
DRAFTI confirm that I have read ‘Information for confirmers’, and that the above named NMC-registered nurse or midwife has demonstrated to me that they have complied
DRAFTNMC-registered nurse or midwife has demonstrated to me that they have complied with all the NMC revalidation requirements listed above over the three years
DRAFTwith all the NMC revalidation requirements listed above over the three years since their registration was last renewed or they joined the register as set out in
DRAFTsince their registration was last renewed or they joined the register as set out in ‘Information for confirmers’.
DRAFT‘Information for confirmers’.
I agree to be contacted by the NMC to provide further information if necessary
DRAFTI agree to be contacted by the NMC to provide further information if necessary for verification purposes. I am aware that if I do not respond to a request for
DRAFTfor verification purposes. I am aware that if I do not respond to a request for verification information I may put the nurse or midwife’s revalidation application
DRAFTverification information I may put the nurse or midwife’s revalidation application
Signature:
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Date: DRAFT
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ENDNOTES1 SI 2002/253 as amended.2 SI 2004/1767 as amended.3 The standards for revalidation are made under Article 19(1) of the NMC Order 2001.4 NMC 2011.5 The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives,
NMC, 2015.6 Article 10(2)(c) of the Order, Rule13(1)(b)(ii) of the Rules.7 Standards set under Article 19(3) of the Order.8 Rule 3 of The Nursing and Midwifery Council (Midwives) Rules Order of Council 2012
(SI 2012/3025).9 Standards set under Article 19(3) of the Order.10 Standard set under Article 19(3) of the Order.11 Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order.12 Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order.24 Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order and under rule 13(1)(b)(i) of the Rules.14 Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order .15 Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order.16 Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order. 17 Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order.18 Rule 13(1)(b)(i).19 Rule 13(1)(a) of the Rules. 20 Rule 13(1)(a) and paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 of the Rules.21 Rule 13(1)(a) and Rules 6(6)(d) and 6(6)(e).22 Rule 6(6)(c).23 Rule 6(6)(d) and Rule 6(6)(e).24 Rule 6(6)(c) of the Rules.25 Article 10(2)(aa) of the Order and Rule 13(1)(aa) of the Rules.26 Paragraph 1(h)(ii) of Schedule 4 of the Rules.27 Rule 13(1)(d) of the Rules.28 Rule 3 of The Nursing and Midwifery Council (Midwives) Rules Order of Council 2012
(SI 2012/3025).29 Rule 13(1)(d) of the Rules.30 Rule 14(5) of the Rules.31 We cannot extend any application beyond three months. Rule 14(5) of the Rules. 32 Rule 13(1)(d).33 Article 44 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001.34 Article 37(1)(a) of the Order.35 Article 37(1)(a) of the NMC Order 2001 and the Rules 19, 20 and 21 of the Registration Rules.36 Article 37(2) of the Order.37 Article 44 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001.
DRAFT The standards for revalidation are made under Article 19(1) of the NMC Order 2001.
DRAFT The standards for revalidation are made under Article 19(1) of the NMC Order 2001.
The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives,
DRAFT The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives,
Rule 3 of The Nursing and Midwifery Council (Midwives) Rules Order of Council 2012
DRAFT Rule 3 of The Nursing and Midwifery Council (Midwives) Rules Order of Council 2012
Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order.
DRAFT Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order.
Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order and under rule 13(1)(b)(i) of the Rules.
DRAFT Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order and under rule 13(1)(b)(i) of the Rules.
Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order .
DRAFT Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order .
Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order.
DRAFT Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order.
Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order.
DRAFT Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order.
Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order.
DRAFT Standards set under Article 19(1) of the Order.
Rule 13(1)(a) of the Rules.
DRAFT Rule 13(1)(a) of the Rules.
Rule 13(1)(a) and paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 of the Rules.
DRAFT Rule 13(1)(a) and paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 of the Rules.
Rule 13(1)(a) and Rules 6(6)(d) and 6(6)(e).
DRAFT Rule 13(1)(a) and Rules 6(6)(d) and 6(6)(e).
Rule 6(6)(c).
DRAFT Rule 6(6)(c).
DRAFT Rule 6(6)(d) and Rule 6(6)(e).
DRAFT Rule 6(6)(d) and Rule 6(6)(e).
Rule 6(6)(c) of the Rules.
DRAFT Rule 6(6)(c) of the Rules.
Article 10(2)(aa) of the Order and Rule 13(1)(aa) of the Rules.
DRAFT Article 10(2)(aa) of the Order and Rule 13(1)(aa) of the Rules.
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DRAFT26 Paragraph 1(h)(ii) of Schedule 4 of the Rules.
DRAFT Paragraph 1(h)(ii) of Schedule 4 of the Rules.
27 DRAFT27 Rule 13(1)(d) of the Rules.DRAFT
Rule 13(1)(d) of the Rules.28 DRAFT
28 DRAFT
Rule 3 of The Nursing and Midwifery Council (Midwives) Rules Order of Council 2012DRAFT
Rule 3 of The Nursing and Midwifery Council (Midwives) Rules Order of Council 2012(SI 2012/3025).DRAFT
(SI 2012/3025).
Rule 13(1)(d) of the Rules.DRAFT
Rule 13(1)(d) of the Rules.
Rule 14(5) of the Rules.DRAFT
Rule 14(5) of the Rules.DRAFT
We cannot extend any application beyond three months. Rule 14(5) of the Rules. DRAFT
We cannot extend any application beyond three months. Rule 14(5) of the Rules.
Rule 13(1)(d).DRAFT
Rule 13(1)(d).
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