UK-based Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) registration support programme

In order to register with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs), must provide the NMC with the required evidence to satisfy the eligibility and application process. This means, completing full, or part of the below, process:

There is a limited number of places available on the support programme. Adult Social Care candidates will therefore be shortlisted based on the criteria outlined below.

 *Essential criteria: These are criteria that need to be met for your application to be considered

*Desirable criteria: These are non-essential and not mandatory. Meeting these criteria is advantageous in the selection process.

There is a limited number of places available on the support programme. Primary Care candidates will therefore be shortlisted based on the criteria outlined below.

 *Essential criteria: These are criteria that need to be met for your application to be considered

*Desirable criteria: These are non-essential and not mandatory. Meeting these criteria is advantageous in the selection process.

Please see below the step-by-step application process for interested candidates:

The programme is tailored and bespoke to meet the needs of the candidate regarding the NMC application and registration process. Below is a detailed breakdown of the two primary components of the NMC registration process, where we will provide the candidate with financial support and guidance.

English language requirement – Occupational English Test (OET)

The NMC accepts two language tests: IELTS Academic and OET. Achieving the required score in reading, writing, listening, and speaking is essential, with scores valid for two years. Additionally, the NMC now accepts Supporting Information from Employers (SIFE) as supplementary evidence of English language proficiency for certain applicants.

Here is how each candidate will be supported with the OET training and examination:

• Training programme access: we will help secure a spot on a bespoke external OET training programme.

• Comprehensive English language assessment: all sucessful candidates will be guided to our external OET provider, Specialist Language Courses (SLC), where they will receive recommendations on the advisable input hours of OET training.

• Guidance for examination: each candidate will be advised by SLC regarding optimal methods and timing to book the OET exam.

• Financial commitment: financial support will be offered for the full cost of the training programme, examination plus one retake examination

Objective Structures Clinical Examination (OSCE)

The OSCE programme incorporates hands-on clinical training in the skills lab, providing one-to-one support in various areas, including patient care planning, medical management, aseptic non touch technique (ANTT) to name a few.

Here is how each candidate will be supported with their OSCE training and examination:

• OSCE training – we will help secure a spot on a four-week OSCE training programme at North Middlesex University Hospital. This comprehensive programme covers a full 10-station OSCE. Each candidate will be assessed individually on their clinical skills and knowledge, and constructive feedback provided to improve and develop knowledge and competencies to meet the NMC requirement for professional registration.

• Financial commitment: financial support will be offered for the full cost of the training programme, examination including travel expenses and one retake examination.

In order to participate in the programme and benefit from the available funding, employers will be required to comply and adhere to a set of terms and conditions.

A full set of terms and conditions will be outlined in an SLA shared with interested employers. These include:

Study Leave

The employer will release the IEN to attend all training and study days as follows:

• related to the OET training programme and examination

• related to the OSCE training programme and examination

• related to any additional components of the NMC registration process in support of the Learners NMC application

Financial arrangements

The overall cost to the employer includes:

• release to attend all training and study days encompassing the following:

  • OET training programme (number of hours/day release dependent on candidate proficiency)

  • OSCE training programme – 4 weeks

• Agreement with candidate regarding the financial arrangements necessary for additional examination attempts or extra training beyond the initial support provided by NCL Training Hub