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NMC Online is a secure service which allows you to manage your registration online. For example, you can use your NMC Online account to: update your details; pay your fee or manage your Direct Debit; view your registration status; renew your registration. Login to NMC Online. New to NMC Online?

NMC Test of Competence. Undertaking the NMC Test of Competence (Toc) is the quickest way to return to the register. It consists of a computer-based test (CBT) and an Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE). There are currently no NMC test centres in Scotland, so travel will be necessary. Find out more about the NMC ToC pathway.

Find out everything you need to know about revalidation including how you can meet the requirements by reading 'How to revalidate with the NMC'. Download guidance and information. Ready to submit? Your online application opens 60 days before your revalidation application date.

When you work as a nurse or midwife for the NHS in Scotland, you are a very important part of a patients care. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team, supporting patients in a vital role that helps them to understand information whilst responding to patient’s needs. Your key role will be delivering person-centred, effective and safe care.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK. The NMC maintains a register of all nurses, midwives and specialist community public health nurses and nursing associates eligible to practise within the UK. It sets and reviews standards for their education, training and performances.

To become a midwife in the NHS, you must complete a pre-registration undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). What is a midwife? As lead maternity healthcare professionals, midwives support women and birthing people to have a safe and positive birth and early parent experience.

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) manage the nursing and midwifery Return to Practice education provision on behalf of Scottish Government. The return to practice programme is offered by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). Enquiries can be made for details of their pre-recruitment event by emailing returntopractice@gcu.ac.uk.

Feb 13, 2025 · In February 2023 the Scottish Government established a Ministerial Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce. The Taskforce originated following requests from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as part of the 2023 pay negotiations to address challenges with attracting and retaining nurses and midwives in Scotland.