Certificate - Return to Practice (Level 6)

What you will learn

This is a 6 month programme with compulsory theory and practice elements. The academic assessment is a 3500 word reflective essay based on your practice experiences.

There are ten theory days which cover e.g. Study skills, reflection, evidence based practice, promoting health, safeguarding, medicine administration ,pharmacology and optimisation. You will also undertake clinical skills in our modern, well equipped clinical skills labs. Midwifery students will have specific sessions in Examination of the Newborn and Newborn and Infant physical examination ( NIPE).

You will be required to undertake the NHS E-learning for health module prior to placement.

You will be required to undertake Trust specific Induction prior to placement.

On the programme you will be required to achieve the Return to Practice Standards (2019),Standards of proficiency for midwives (NMC 2019) or Future Nurse : Standards of proficiency for registered nurses(2018). Achievements of these proficiencies will be met in practice.

• You will need to provide proof of previous registration with NMC. You will be interviewed for selection for this programme by a member of the programme team and possibly a senior representative from practice.
• To support your application you will also need to provide two character, professional or academic references. Additional to this, and for your application to be considered you will need to complete a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you wish to return to midwifery or nursing practice at this time.
• To support your application you will be required to complete a Diagnostic Assessment Form (this acts as a tool to tailor your individual learning needs and will be discussed at interview). Part of this assessment involves a short numeracy paper.
• All places are offered subject to successful interview and numeracy test, as well as Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (DBS formerly CRB), medical fitness to practise and proof of qualifications.
• Students returning to practice for whom English is a second language may be required to provide evidence of passing an International Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 7.0.
• You require a nominated Practice Assessor ,a  Practice Supervisor , and a clinical placement with a NHS Trust or other relevant employer, which has been subject to an educational annual audit of the learning environment. For students supported by Health Education England, placements will be arranged in partnership with the University; Medical and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be arranged by the University.
• Students residing outside the North West should contact the University for advice regarding placements and clearances and their Local Education and Training Board (LETB) for advice regarding funding.
• The European Working Time Directive (2003) stipulates a maximum of 48 hours of work in one week. Therefore, this course is not suitable to those who work full time hours due to the requirement of placement hours and expected academic study.
• Students residing outside of England are welcome to apply and should contact Postgraduate Admissions or the Programme Lead by email for further details
• Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements. For information requirements (including Covid-19 Vaccines) click here.

Entry Requirements