Obi Amadi

Jane BeachGavin FergieRos Godson

Dave MundayEthel Rodrigues

2015

Became effective on 31st March 2015 and details the required standards of practice and behaviour

Centred around four themes, with public protection at its core, and builds on the existing foundation of good nursing and midwifery practice

The intention is for the Code to be a ‘living’ guide at the heart of everyday practice

Together they signify good nursing and midwifery practice.

Every 3 years, at the point of renewal of registration, nurses, midwives and SCPHNs will need to show they are practicing in line with the Code’s standards of practice and behaviour

Mandatory process that replaces PREP from 2016 Participation is on an on-going basis rather than a

point in time assessment A range of requirements designed to show nurses

& midwives remain up to date and fit to practise will need to be met

It is about promoting good practice, not assessing fitness to practise

Improve public protection and professional standards by encouraging a culture of reflection and improvement

Ensure that nurses and midwives continue to be fit to practise throughout their career

Strengthen professionalism through ongoing reflection

Give greater confidence to the public, employers & professionals that nurses and midwives are up to date

Encourage engagement and challenge isolation

You must practise a minimum number of hours over the three years preceding the date of your application for renewal of your registration

Three parts◦ Nursing◦ Midwifery◦ SCPHN

Four fields ◦ adult nursing◦ mental health nursing◦ learning disabilities nursing ◦ children's nursing

450 hours per part (900 dual registration)◦ 150 hours per year, 3 hours per week◦

These hours must be carried out in your role as a registered nurse, midwife or SCPHN and can include:◦ Clinical care, in acute or community (includes public

health/prevention roles)◦ Education and research◦ Policy advisory roles◦ Management and leadership roles ◦ This is not an exhaustive list; what matters is it must

relate to your registration as a nurse, midwife or SCPHN.

To evidence your practice hours, you should record the following:◦ Dates of practice◦ Hours undertaken◦ Details of the organisation◦ Scope of practice◦ Work setting◦ Description of work◦ Evidence e.g. Time sheets/contract of employment

You must undertake continuing professional development (CPD), relevant to your scope of practice as a nurse or midwife, over the three years prior to the renewal of your registration.

Of these 40 hours of CPD,20 must include participatory learning

Any learning activity that involves interacting with other people, for example;◦ Unite in Health professional regional training◦ CPHVA conference◦ Unite in Health representative training◦ CPHVA Twitter Tuesday (you will need to complete the

CPD questions following the chat) Any other professional or organisational learning

with others

Any learning which doesn't involve interacting with others, for example;◦ Reading professional journals (Community Practitioner)

and reflecting on the content. ◦ Unite in Health Thinking Time

Any other professional or organisational learning not involving others and relevant to your scope of practice

Case studies Discussions with

colleagues Analysis of significant

events Involvement in a

professional body Organising seminars Coaching and

mentoring

Being an expert witness

Preparing lectures or e-learning

Giving presentations at conferences

Supervising research Writing articles Work shadowing

The time measured should only include the actual hours involved in learning, excluding breaks

You will need to identify how this CPD makes you a better nurse, midwife, or SCPHN relating to a relevant part of the NMC Code

Evidence can include certificates, signed letters, notes, observations and outcomes, attendance is not enough, you must point out how it has improved your practice.

You must obtain practice-related feedback over the three years prior to the renewal of your registration.

Be aware of and record occasions when patients/clients/colleagues comment on your practice

Attempt to obtain meaningful feedback that you can use to improve your practice in line with Code

Feedback can come from a variety of sources

Ensure anonymity in recording and reflecting!

You must record written reflections on the Code, your CPD and practice-related feedback over the three years prior to the renewal of your registration. You must discuss these reflections with another NMC-registered nurse or midwife.

Reference the relevant theme/s of the Code

Undertake your discussion with a fellow registrant who can support and value your professional development.

Be prepared - write and share your reflections in good time so the discussion can be prepared for by both parties.

Keep a detailed record of the discussion - agree which one of you will write it up and how the record will be shared.

Ensure that you have allowed plenty of time for the discussion

Take your reflections from across the range of your practice. This is your opportunity to consider your professional practice in the round. The broader the scope of your reflections, the more wide ranging your discussion can be.

Keep a copy of the Code to hand so that you can refer to it during your discussion

Agree the bounds of confidentiality and what action will be taken where concerns about patient safety, risk or confidentiality are identified.

Be prepared to challenge and be challenged, about the content and style of your reflections, as well as about your interpretation of the Code

Seek constructive feedback about your reflections. Does your fellow registrant have an alternative perspective to the one you have presented?

Be clear about and articulate your own professional developmental needs versus organisational needs

Your PDD should not be used to raise concerns about your fitness to practise

Contact your Unite Rep if you are concerned about this or any other aspect of your revalidation.

You must declare that you have, or will have when practising, appropriate cover under an indemnity arrangement.

It is a legal requirement for all Nurses, midwives and SCPHNS to be covered by professional indemnity/liability insurance

If you are working in the NHS you will be covered by your employers vicarious liability

If not you will need to check that your employer has a policy which covers your work

Those working independently are responsible for their obtaining their own Professional Liability Insurance.

You must provide a health and character declaration, including declaring any cautions or convictions.

If you are aware of anything impacting on your health that is affecting your ability to do your job, you have a responsibility to seek support

Under the Code (23.2 -4) you are required to inform the NMC if you receive a caution or conviction

You will need to demonstrate to a third party that you have met the revalidation requirements.

A ‘confirmer’ is being asked to assess whether you have demonstrated that you have met the requirements for revalidation, not whether you are fit to practise.

NMC recommends your confirmer is your line manager & it takes place as part of an appraisal

Your confirmer can be, but does not need to be an NMC registrant

If your confirmer is an NMC registrant they can have a reflective discussion with you

If your confirmer is not an NMC registrant you will need a reflective discussion with an NMC registrant as well

Sign up with NMC On Line Get familiar with the Code Start compiling evidence in your portfolio

◦Record your hours◦Keep records of CPD◦Collect feedback◦Write reflections

Read CP Journal/CP/UiH websites for updates from PO team

Spread the word!

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