NMC Registration as a Nurse or Midwife

It is disappointing that there are still occasions where I am told that nurses and midwives have been working when their NMC registration has lapsed. As registered nurses and midwives you should  all  be aware that  in order  to  practice as a nurse or midwife it is a statutory and legal requirement  that  you have current  registration on the appropriate part of the  NMC register.

Registration on the NMC  register is  a form of assurance to  both public and employers of  an individuals  fitness for practice,  and requirement to adhere to  professional standards

As a an employer we have a duty to protect the public by  ensuring  that all  our nurses and midwives have current registration  which  should be done by managers each year.

Individually you also have a responsibility  to ensure that your retention and renewal payments along with  any relevant paperwork is  returned on time. If  at  any time or for any reason your registration has lapsed, not been renewed or  is not current for any other reason, it  is your responsibility to advise your manager of this  immediately - you will not be able to continuing working and you will not be paid for the period your registration lapsed.

To practice without  current registration is illegal and  furthermore constitutes  a breach of Trust policy  and  the individuals  employment contract and is likely to result in dismissal from the Trust and referral to the NMC


Thank you
Helen

Success for our mentors

The Mentors Awards Ceremony at the University of Worcester was held recently which celebrated the outstanding contribution of our staff undertaking the role of mentor to our future nurses and midwives. The testimonials of the students acknowledged the professionalism, knowledge, skills, competence and leadership skills of their mentors within the Trust.

The event underlined the positive impact that qualified nurses and midwives can have on those in education under their mentorship and the importance of a good role model in influencing the way student perform and practice.

Not every mentor could be honoured on the night but it should be remembered just how valuable the role of mentor is. Congratulations to the winners and runners-up!

Outstanding Mentor Award - Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Winner: Rosemary Harris, Staff Nurse, Hazel 2A 

Runner Up:  Michelle Hale, Staff Nurse, Vascular NDA

Outstanding Mentor Award – Alexandra Hospital/Kidderminster Hospital

Winner: Mena Smith, Theatres, Alexandra

Runner Up: Jamie Cresswell, MIU, Kidderminster

Outstanding Mentor Award – Midwifery

Winner: Teresa Everington, Community Midwife, WRH

Runner Up: Julie Barnes, Delivery Suite, WRH