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

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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

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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 revalidation@nmc-org.uk.

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/

DRAFTThis document gives an overview of the revalidation process and sets out our recommendations

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

DRAFTour 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.

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You should read this document in conjunction with the Code

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DRAFT and other guidance on our website.

We have also published a range of resources that you might find helpful in preparing for

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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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DRAFTdemonstrates your continued ability to practise safely and effectively, and

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DRAFTis a continuous process that you will engage with throughout your career.

Revalidation is the responsibility of nurses and midwives themselves. You are the

DRAFTRevalidation is the responsibility of nurses and midwives themselves. You are the

an assessment of a nurse or midwife’s fitness to practise

DRAFTan 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

DRAFTa 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

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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

to provide you with the opportunity to reflect on the role of the Code in your practice as a

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

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Practice hours:helps you maintainsafe and effective

practice while keeping your skills up to date.

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

of patients which will improve practice.

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AND SUPPORTING EVIDENCE

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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the number of hours you undertook;

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name, address and postcode of the organisation;

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scope of practice;

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work setting;

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evidence of those practice hours (such as timesheets,

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Maintain accurate and verifiable records of your CPD

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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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DRAFTNMC Pin number of the NMC-registered nurse or midwifethat you had the discussion with as well as the date you had the

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).

You will make these declarations as part of your online

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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

DRAFTan NMC form on page 49 that you must use and this must be stored as a paper copy only.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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;

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• the number of hours you undertook;DRAFT

the number of hours you undertook;

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• 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

DRAFT

DRAFT

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

DRAFT

DRAFT

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.

DRAFT

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

Renewal.DRAFT

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DRAFT

DRAFT

DRAFT

DRAFT

DRAFT

DRAFT

DRAFT

DRAFT

DRAFTWe send notification of your

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.

DRAFTapplication.

DRAFT

DRAFT

DRAFT

DRAFT

DRAFT

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DRAFT

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

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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,

DRAFT

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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DRAFT

DRAFT

DRAFT

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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/

DRAFT

DRAFT

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

For more information

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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 ragsupport@nmc-uk.org.

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

DRAFT34

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.

ragsupport@nmc-uk.org

DRAFTragsupport@nmc-uk.org.

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

DRAFTMidwives who work in community roles(such as Family Nurse Partnerships, neonatal DRAFT(such as Family Nurse Partnerships, neonatal or sexual health roles) but are not on the DRAFT

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

DRAFTlearning outcomes

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

DRAFTpublications

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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Evidence of participation and

DRAFTEvidence of participation and role including signed letters,

DRAFTrole including signed letters, notes, observations and

DRAFTnotes, observations and

Participatory

DRAFTParticipatory

Evidence of participation

DRAFTEvidence of participation including signed letters, notes,

DRAFTincluding signed letters, notes, observations and outcomes

DRAFTobservations and outcomes

Individual/Participatory

DRAFTIndividual/Participatory

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

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

DRAFT

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DRAFTTo be completed by the nurse or midwife with whom you had the discussion

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I have discussed the number ofDRAFT

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:

DRAFTTo be completed by the confirmer:

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 an overseas regulated health care professional please provide:

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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

DRAFTConfirmation checklist ofrevalidation requirements

DRAFTrevalidation requirementsPractice hours

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

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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.

26

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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