NMC Registration Guide for Nurses Trained Outside of the UK
Moving countries is a very exciting venture, however, it can also be very daunting, with so much to organise.
At Meddyg Care, we are here to help you through the various things you will need to ensure a smooth transition into becoming a nurse in the UK, we even offer financial assistance to successful candidates
One such necessity is registering with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which was created to safeguard the health and wellbeing of the public by ensuring nurses keep their skills and knowledge up to date.
What You Will Need
Here at Meddyg Care, we can help you through every step of the process. We have put together this quick step-by-step guide for nurses trained outside of the UK:
Steps to Registration
Once you have arrived in the UK, Meddyg Care will organise your OSCE training through our accredited training provider.
Our training programme is led by experienced practitioners and covers all core elements set out in part 2 of the NMC test of competence:
The course also features a mock assessment to ensure candidates have the opportunity to practice their skills under exam conditions in preparation for their final exam.
In the meantime you will be working in our homes, cementing the practical and theoretical knowledge to pass the OSCE.
Once you have successfully passed the OSCE examination you will be in a position to register and apply to join the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Objective Structured Clinical Examination
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) – the second part of the test is the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). This will act out scenarios which nurses and midwives are likely to encounter when they assess, plan, carry out and evaluate care. Each separate clinical examination is known as a ‘station’ and candidates will visit all the stations within a set time. Each of the six stations has standardised marking criteria against which all candidates are assessed.
Candidates are assessed by a panel of examiners and will be filmed for quality assurance purposes. Candidates are expected to demonstrate safe and effective practice. The test of competence is based on current UK pre-registration standards. You can take the OSCE in the UK at the University of Northampton. When NMC authorises candidates to take the OSCE, they should contact the university directly.
Identification Checks
Applicants are required to attend a face-to-face identification check at NMC office in London. At the ID interview you must produce the original versions of the documents you sent photocopies of. They will make final checks on your previous registration, and take a photograph for their records.
Final Registration
Once NMC has received notification that you have successfully completed part two of the test of competence and the ID check, you will be invited to complete the final declaration and payment for registration online. Once both have been received, you will be sent your PIN (personal identification number), confirming that you are fully registered with the NMC. Your registration will then show up on the NMC register online.
The Route to Professional Registration
Test of competence (CBT) – in the UK, each field of nursing and midwifery is separate and distinct. Each requires three years of specialist pre-registration education and practice. The test of competence requires extensive preparation and study to make sure you can demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of professional skills at the right level.
The test of competence is in line with NMC’s pre-registration standards and competencies for all nurses and midwives. There are standards for adults (general) nursing, children’s nursing, learning disabilities nursing, mental health nursing and midwifery. They cover professional values, communication, nursing decision-making and leadership.
Once applicants have passed the eligibility assessment, they will be asked to sit the first part of the test of competence. This will be a computer based test of theoretical practice-based knowledge. The test format will be multiple choice and can be taken in test centres around the world. Applicants will need to contact the NMC’s test provider, to book and pay for their test.
UK Immigration
Meddyg Care works closely with UK Immigration and Visas (formerly the UK Border Agency) to make sure that there are appropriate provisions and visas for applicants taking the test of competence: part two – the objective structure clinical examination (OSCE).
Following a successful interview with one of our Clinical Lead Nurses, Meddyg Care will issue you with a Certificate of Sponsorship and an offer of employment, which will allow you to enter the UK.
Additional Benefits
We have staff en-suite accommodation available close to the homes which ranges from £75 – £110 per week, which includes all utility bills, kitchen laundry facilities and free WiFi.
