Training and Revalidation
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The Code presents the professional standards that nurses and midwives must uphold in order to be registered to practise in the UK. Effective from 31 March 2015, this Code reflects the world in which we live and work today, and the changing roles and expectations of nurses and midwives. It is structured around four themes – prioritise people, practise effectively, preserve safety and promote professionalism and trust.
Developed in collaboration with many who care about good nursing and midwifery, the Code can be used by nurses and midwives as a way of reinforcing their professionalism. Failure to comply with the Code may bring your fitness to practise into question. Please click on “The code” in blue above to view the entire document.
Mandatory Training
Members must complete the Mandatory training on an annual basis, unless otherwise specified. You may have already completed this training in the 12 months prior to your registration with the Agency. In this instance, we must hold these certificates on file as evidence as of you having received the training before we can offer you assignments. Please contact your Agency consultant for guidance on training courses
Online Training Courses
We know your time is valuable, so in order to make life easier we have a full range of training courses that you can complete online. If you are looking to add to your training portfolio or would just like to refresh your skills and knowledge, please contact your dedicated compliance officer and they will make all the necessary arrangements for you.
The Future
We offer specific CPD programs that’s allows you to develop your career. This will allow you to go through revalidation with the appropriate CPD hours and climb the career ladder much more quickly. All accredited programmes are subjected to a rigorous quality assessment process to ensure they meet the RCN’s standards of excellence. Please contact your recruitment officer at Unity Healthcare for further details.
What is revalidation?
As a registered nurse or midwife you need to revalidate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) every three years so you can remain fit to practice throughout your career.
Revalidation
It is your obligation as a registered healthcare professional to ensure that your registration remains active.
Revalidation is the method by which you will renew your registration and is built on Post registration education and practice (Prep). The purpose of revalidation is to improve public protection by making sure that you remain fit to practice throughout your career.
Reinforces your duty to maintain your fitness to practise within your own scope of practice
Encourages you to incorporate the Code in your day-to-day practice and personal development
Encourages engagement in professional networks and discussions and can help to reduce professional isolation
Enhances employer engagement in NMC regulatory standards and increases access and participation in appraisals and continuing professional development.
The NMC provides guidance for registrants and employers. Please note that as from 31 March 2017 the NMC has updated their revalidation standards and guidance. Employers can also watch videos about how Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supported their registrants as part of the revalidation pilot.
How can I get ready for revalidation?
As part of your revalidation, you must undertake 35 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to your scope of practice as a nurse or midwife over the three years prior to your revalidation date.
This must include 20 hours of participatory learning. You must maintain accurate and verifiable records of the CPD you have undertaken. For further information on how Unity Healthcare will help you with this please contact your dedicated recruitment consultant.
NMC online
Joining NMC online and ensuring you know when your renewal date is
Learn More http://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/nmc-online/
Contact Details
Ensuring the NMC has your most up-to-date contact details
The Code
Becoming familiar with the Code
Learn More http://www.nmc.org.uk/standards/code
NMC Guidance
Reading the NMC Guidance on How to Revalidate
Learn More http://www.unity-healthcare.co.uk/what-is-revalidation
Essential Guide
Downloading or ordering a hard copy of the RCN’s Your Essential Guide to NMC Revalidation pocket guide
Learn More https://www.rcn.org.uk/professional-development/publications/pub-005380
FAQs
Download a copy of our Revalidation guide with frequently asked questions
Learn More https://www.rcn.org.uk/professional-development/publications/pub-005645
Step by Step guide
Download Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s handy step by step guide to revalidation
Learn More https://www.rcn.org.uk/-/media/royal-college-of-nursing/documents/revalidation/step-by-step-guide-to-revalidation.pdf?la=en&hash=55F594735D0AB022A45A3A1C4A65D105C425242F
Short Animation
Watching this short animation from the NMC about the revalidation process
Learn More https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcAn6MrSBDk&feature=youtu.be
RCN library
Viewing the RCN library subject guide to revalidation, which details related books and journals.
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Social Care
For all nurses working in social care the following animation should be viewed
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