PhilReturn to Work Competence - Update
Following recent updates from the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council), you now have the option to complete a test of competence if you wish to return back to practice.
NOTICE: Following the latest advice from the UK Government, all OSCE tests have been suspended until further notice. If you have been off the NMC register for less than 5 years, you may be able to join the COVID-19 temporary register here, to return to practice in support of the COVID-19 emergency.
About the Test of Competence
The ToC (Test of Competence) is designed to test your knowledge and understanding across all relevant areas of Nursing. If you are re-admitting as a Nurse, you can take the ToC that is relevant to your field of work, regardless of your initial registration. It is made up of two parts, or modules:
A multiple choice computer based theoretical test known as the CBT
A practical test known as the OSCE
Read more about this from the NMC information booklet by downloading this PDF document:
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Return to Work Practice Standards
As a Nurse, you must undertake a minimum number of practice hours to remain on, or rejoin the NMC register. The NMC Return to work practice standards document sets out the requirements to this.
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If you're thinking of returning to practice, read the NMC guidelines here.