REVALIDATION

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 The NMC’s updated code of professional standards became effective on 31 st March 2015  The Code is centred around four themes, with public protection at the core, and builds on the existing foundation of good nursing and midwifery practice  The Code should be used as a ‘living’ guide at the heart of everyday nursing and midwifery practice The Code

Four themes brought together in one Code Together they signify good nursing and midwifery practice.

 Revalidation builds on the previous Prep requirements  Every three years, at the point of their renewal of registration, nurses and midwives need to show that, as a professional, they are living by the Code’s standards of practice and behaviour  They need to meet a range of requirements, designed to show that they are keeping up to date and practising safely and effectively  Revalidation is about promoting good practice across the whole population of nurses and midwives.  Participation is on an on-going basis rather than a point in time assessment What is Revalidation?

 It is NOT about assessing competence x  It is NOT an assessment of a nurse or midwifes fitness to practice x  It is NOT a way to raise fitness to practice concerns x What it is NOT

 Raise awareness of the Code and professional standards expected of nurses and midwives;  Allow nurses and midwives to reflect on the role of the Code in their practice and demonstrate that they are ‘living’ these standards  Encourage nurses and midwives to stay up to date in their professional practice;  Encourage a culture of sharing, reflection and improvement;  Encourage nurses and midwives to engage in professional networks and discussions about their practice; and Strengthen public confidence in the nursing and midwifery profession Revalidation aims to:

 Revalidation should lead to improved practice and therefore public protection benefits Overall

So what do I have to do ???

Practice hours Revalidation requirements You must have practised a minimum number of hours over the three years since your registration was last renewed or since you joined the register 450 hours minimal 900 hours if duel registered

You must have undertaken CPD, relevant to your scope of practice as a nurse or midwife, in the 3 year period since your registration was last renewed or since you joined the register. 35 hours of which 20 hours must include participatory learning Continuing professional development

V-Care Overview

V-Care Project Aims Validate your care (V-Care) aims to provide a ‘one stop’ user friendly Online learning portal to support busy nurses.

V-care provides re-assurance The software provides the Trust with an opportunity to assure the public and other stakeholders that’s your nursing work force are up-to-date, and practising caring and compassionate evidence based care.

V-care is easy to access The learning environment has been designed to be easy to access both on the ward or department. The software can also be accessed outside of the workplace if needed. The software can be used not only on Pcs and Laptops but also on tablets and smartphones.

V-care prepares for the NMC Requirements. The programme is designed to engender the four themes of the code, avoid duplication of effort with requirements of mandatory training, use the best available evidence and support nurses to prepare for the professional re-validation requirements from the NMC which will be required from April 2015.

V-care links to appraisals Completion of V-Care which has to be completed every 3 years may become mandatory and linked to annual appraisals and development plans.

V-Care Development The modules and the subjects within them have been chosen based on views from senior nurses within the Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and across others Trusts in Greater Manchester, Patient feedback data, nursing metrics data, and national Policy and directives.

V-Care Development cont. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) have worked closely with the V-Care steering group, E-learning team and Library service to ensure the learning resources are evidence based and easy to use.

V-Care Structure The programme is structured into 3 modules: 1.Recognition and Management of the Deteriorating Adult 2.Care of the Older People in Acute Hospital Settings 3.Evidence Based Acute Medical and Surgical Nursing Care

Time to use V-Care The length of time to complete the modules will vary dependant on the individual participant’s result in the pre-test. (Estimated 2 – 10 hours). The modules maybe completed in any order. Also a short evaluation questionnaire has to be completed as well as a reflection template to complete the programme and obtain a certificate. The pass rate is 90%

You must have obtained 5 pieces of practice related feedback in the 3 years since your registration was last renewed or since you joined the register 5 pieces of feedback Practice related feedback

You must have prepared five written reflective accounts on your CPD, practice-related feedback, and/or an event or experience in your practice, and explain how this relates to the Code. You should prepare these over the three years since your registration was renewed or you joined the register 5 Reflective accounts Written Reflective accounts

You must have and a reflective discussion with another NMC- registered nurse or midwife, covering your five reflective accounts and how they relate to the Code 5 reflective discussions Reflective discussion

You must provide a health and character declaration, including declaring any cautions or convictions or determinations from another regulatory body Health and character

You must declare that you have, or will have when practising, appropriate cover under an indemnity arrangement Professional indemnity

You will need to demonstrate to an appropriate person that you have met the Revalidation requirements A confirmer is being asked to assess whether you have demonstrated that you have met the requirements for Revalidation, not whether you are fit to practice Confirmation

 Line Manager  Appraiser Please Note:  If your confirmer is not an NMC registered nurse or midwife, then you must undertake your reflective discussion with another NMC – Registered nurse or midwife before seeking confirmation from your confirmer Who can be a confirmer ?

 NMC Online account (  60 day notification  Complete online application  1 st of the month – submit application  Last day of the month – RENEWAL The Application Process

Revalidation is the responsibility of nurses and midwives themselves YOU are the owner of your own Revalidation process REMEMBER

 If you fail to submit your Revalidation before the end of your three year renewal period, your registration will lapse.  You are no longer a registered nurse or midwife.  It is an offence to falsely represent yourself as being on the register, or on part of it, or to use a title to which you are not entitled.  If you have submitted an application, but have failed to meet the requirements and your application is refused then you may appeal this decision within 28 days of the date on your decision letter. Failure to Revalidate

 Easy to follow system  Upload your Revalidation evidence  Link to the system can be found on the Revalidation page under Useful Links  Can be accessed from home  Send off to your Appraiser/Confirmer Clarity System

You will receive an invitation to register with the clarity system via your Trust

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You can access the Revalidation site on the Trust intranet and also on the Trusts external site

 Kimberley Salmon – Jamieson Deputy Chief Nurse  Jane Garforth Revalidation Trainer (44244)  Diana Eden – Maughan Revalidation Facilitator (44244)  Ayoade Adedokun Revalidation Administrator (44244) Phone : internal external Revalidation Team

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