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Securing the correct nursing position has never been simple….

EU Consultants can support you to find a well-paid job in your chosen field in the UK. We take you a further step by guiding through training, licensing, immigration and travel arrangements.

Moving abroad can be stressful, which is why we are here to support you, making your experience hassle-free and enjoyable. One of our consultants will assist you in finding the most acceptable job for you, taking into consideration your individual skills and aspirations. With our varying range of nursing jobs, we are certain you will find the perfect job for you.

If you require further details, send us your CV or fill in the form below and we will swiftly track down the best opportunities for you.

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Registering as a nurse or midwife in the UK

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    UK NMC CBT for overseas nurses


    Introduction

    Since October 2014, nurses and midwives trained outside the European Economic Area who are seeking UK registration must pass the NMC test of competence. This test consists of two parts and measures applicants against pre – 2018 standards for pre­registration nursing education and our current standards for pre-registration midwifery education. It assesses the essential professional knowledge, skills and attitudes required for safe and effective nursing or midwifery practice in the UK.

    Nursing in the UK is made up of separate and distinct fields of practice, each requiring three years of pre-registration undergraduate education.

    The distinct nursing fields of practice are:

    • Adult nursing
    • Children’s nursing
    • Learning disabilities nursing
    • Mental health nursing

    In the UK, midwifery is a separate and distinct profession, requiring three years of pre-registration undergraduate education.

    Overview of the test of competence

    The test of competence is specific to the appropriate nursing field or midwifery and always consists of two parts. Test blue prints are available on our website with links to online resources which will help applicants prepare for the test of competence. We do not endorse any course or training provider which may offer preparation materials for the test.

    Part 1 is a computer based test (CBT). The CBT is multiple choice and can be taken at a Pearson VUE test centre available in most countries around the world.

    Candidates will be given a short tutorial on how to use the computer before starting the examination. The CBT comprises 120 multiple-choice questions. All questions are scored as correct or incorrect and there is no partial credit.

    The time limit for direct testing is four hours and this includes any breaks from testing, which are optional.

    Part 2 is a nursing or midwifery objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) – a practical nursing or midwifery examination. The OSCE can only be sat after successfully passing the CBT and is only available in the UK at a designated test centre. The candidate booklet and details for the OSCE are available from the test centres’ website.

    Applying for the test of competence

    Nurses and midwives seeking registration in the UK should ensure they have read and understand the requirements for registering as a nurse or midwife in the UK before starting the application process.

    The test of competence requires candidates to complete an online application process. You can register on our website. Once the NMC has told you that you need to take the test of competence, you can book your CBT with Pearson VUE.

    Computer based test

    All candidates take the CBT under formal standardised examination conditions in a Pearson VUE test centre.

    All candidates are required to adhere to the candidate and test centre rules in the test centre and while sitting the CBT. Please note, that if you do not follow the rules or the instructions of the test administrator (TA), your examination result may be withheld or cancelled, and your examination fee may not be refunded.

    The test centre will always inform us if a candidate does not comply with the rules and they may be subject to a misconduct investigation.

    Domains tested in the nursing CBT

    Nursing in the UK is organised around specific and distinct professional fields of practice. Individuals are usually registered in a single specialist field and have undertaken three years of pre-registration education and training in their specific field. These fields are:

    • Adult nursing
    • Children’s nursing
    • Learning disabilities nursing
    • Mental health nursing

    Each of these fields is specifically tested by a distinct CBT and candidates will only sit the CBT for the professional field of practice in which they are seeking UK registration.

    The standards for competence which identify the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for entry into each field of nursing are organised around four generic nursing domains. Each of these domains is represented proportionally in the CBT. These domains are identified in the test blueprints for each nursing pathway. Please select the appropriate nursing pathway from the NMC website.

    Nursing CBT plan

    Generic nursing domains, generic competencies and essential skill clusters

    Domains

    Percentage of items from each domain included in the CBT

    1. Professional values

    Approximately 27%

    2. Communication and interpersonal skills

    Approximately 10%

    3. Nursing practice and decision making

    Approximately 33%

    4. Leadership, management and team working

    Approximately 13%

    Unique and specific nursing field competencies within each domain

    Approximately 17%

    The structure of the nursing CBT

    The nursing CBT is made up of 120 multiple choice questions. These questions must be completed in a maximum of four hours.

    50 questions will relate to generic nursing competencies found in each domain of nursing.

    50 questions will be the application of generic nursing competencies to the specific field of nursing being applied for, for example, as applied to the adult, child, person with a learning disability or person with a mental health problem.

    20 questions will focus solely on the specific competencies required for the field of nursing being applied for.

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