Overview
Are you a nurse whose NMC registration has lapsed? Do you miss working as a nurse and caring for patients? There has never been a better time to return to nursing. Kingston Hospital, together with Kingston University and City University, offers opportunities to return to the nursing profession. This programme is for previously registered Adult and Child Branch nurses who would like to undertake a Return to Practice nursing course and then resume their career as a Band 5 nurse.
Programme and Route
We currently offer the Voluntary (unpaid contract) route. University fees are paid by Health Education England, and a bursary of £1000 is provided to students undergoing the voluntary route to assist with course-related expenses.
Study and Placement Details
Candidates will be required to complete from 22.5 hours up to full-time hours per week and attend up to 10 study days at the university. If you successfully obtain your NMC registration, you will be guaranteed an interview for a Band 5 position.
How to Apply
To apply please use the links below:
* Kingston University Return to Practice Nursing & Midwifery
* Or
* City University Return to Practice (Nursing) course
A training post with a placement in a clinical area to allow completion of the return to practice programme for renewal of lapsed NMC registration.
About Kingston Hospital
Kingston Hospital is the First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership. We employ 3,700+ staff who support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. We have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in patient-focused care, day surgery and maternity services.
Trust Values
We emphasise five key values and seek to employ and work with people who share them:
* Caring – Design and deliver care around each individual patient’s needs and wants
* Safe – Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern
* Responsible – All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation
* Value Each Other – Value each other's contribution
* Inspiring – Empower each other to develop and deliver improvements for patients
Benefits and Wellbeing
The Trust understands that benefits go beyond financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and promote a healthy work-life balance.
* Health Heroes Awards 2018 – Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year
* HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019
Contact for Further Details
For informal visits, please contact:
Name: Caroline Ellis
Job title: Matron for Practice Development
Email: caroline.ellis8@nhs.net
Telephone: 020 8934 2249
Nicole Riordan – SWL bureau lead for return to practice: nicole.riordan@nhs.net
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