·       Applicants must be lapsed registrants on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) professional register to be eligible to apply for return to the register as active registrants upon successful completion of the programme.

·       Applicants must have a statement of support from an approved placement partner (in an audited learning environment) indicating provision of support, a named Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor for the duration of the programme, satisfactory occupational health and DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.

·       The applicant should have a valid UK address while making the application.

·       Prior to application, you are strongly advised to have gained healthcare support worker experience in your field of practice in an Acute NHS Trust (for at least six months).

·       Applicants must have an approved placement in place as this is a requirement to undertake this course, this can be within either an acute, community or general practice setting. We are not able to assist you with securing a placement and this must be secured prior to joining the programme.You will need to fill out the online application and MUST also submit the following documents with the application - please note candidates will only be offered an interview once they have submitted all the correct documents. 

·       Please note it will take 4-6 weeks to process your application and to be invited for the interview.

·      Copy of passport photo page

·      Please see the downloads on the right hand side for the ID Documents checklist to provide TWO of the secondary ID Documents

·      Copy of qualifications

·      NMC statement of entry showing your lapsed status

·       2 Satisfactory References: (Please see the downloads on the right hand side for the reference template)

·       Professional Reference - This should be from your line manager at your current place of employment or most recent employer.  If this is not possible then two-character references are required.

·       Character Reference - This could be from your GP, voluntary work, a friend or colleague in a professional position, or a schoolteacher if you have children at school. 

·       As part of the process, applicants will also have to pass an Enhanced DBS clearance as well as Occupational Health and NHS counter fraud screening.  You will not be able to practice until these have been cleared.