Return to Practice Welcome Pack

Welcome to Return to Practice 2023.

Welcome to Return to Professional Practice!  Our level 6, 20 credit course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and provided for all nurses and health visitors who are unable to meet the criteria for revalidation, and who are therefore required to undertake a Return to Practice programme before re-registering with the NMC.

The course length is 4 – 6 months and we welcome students on to this programme in September, February and May. Learning is based on both theory and practice and is usually undertaken in an area related to previous experience.

Currently there is a national campaign led by Health Education England to encourage nurses to return to practice, and funding is available to support students. For more information about financial, clinical and academic support available to any allied health professional wishing to take the Return to Practice course, please visit the Health Education England site.

The course team consists of Ros Wray (Programme Leader), Mary Kitson (Senior Lecturer) and teaching staff who are field specific specialists who use their experience and knowledge to inform their teaching and personal tutor work. The course enables nurses and health visitors to update past knowledge and skills within a supportive environment that facilitates your individual journey and encourages peer support. We would like to welcome you, as you begin your journey in returning to your profession.

Your Programme Leader

Ros Wray, Senior Lecturer - Return to Practice

Ros Wray

Senior Lecturer – Return to Practice | Course Leader

Ros.wray@northampton.ac.uk

Mary Kitson, Senior Lecturer - Return to Practice/ International Healthcare Programmes

Mary Kitson

Senior Lecturer – Return to Practice

mary.kitson@northampton.ac.uk

  • We hold Admissions Days approximately 6 weeks before each course which enables interviewing and provides an opportunity for you to meet other prospective returners. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries. It is helpful to copy us both into your email.

Equipment

During our three-week induction, we will provide you with information on how to order your uniforms online.

Welcome video

The Return to Practice team have made a video to welcome you to the course. Watch below.

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