NMC OSCE Update - OSCE Viva

Starting on the 23rd October 2023, OSCE test centres will introduce the OSCE Viva. This new component will be accessible to candidates in all nursing fields, midwifery, and those seeking to be registered as a nursing associate. The Viva offers candidates a chance to address any mistakes they may have made during the OSCE evaluation. If addressed properly, they will have the opportunity to amend the grading for that specific station.

The rollout of the Viva exam will be phased, commencing with just one station. This addition won't alter the written segments of the test. Instead, it will serve as an enhancing feature to give a more comprehensive evaluation of a candidate's readiness for the profession. This approach enables candidates to display their hands-on expertise, interpersonal skills, and decision-making abilities.

Source:

https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/toc/toc-2021/osce/

Our visit to the NMC Test Centre at Northumbria University

On Tuesday 17th October, we had the pleasure of visiting the NMC Test Centre at Northumbria University's Coach Lane Campus. Having been awarded a contract to become one of five national NMC Competence Test Centres, in partnership with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Northumbria University opened to their first OSCE candidates in late March 2022.

We at NursingjobsUK were keen to visit the test centre as part of our overall preparation for our candidates in terms of managing bookings and logistics. We were hugely impressed with the facility and the great support given to candidates.

You can visit the NMC Test Centre's website at Northumbria University here

https://collab.northumbria.ac.uk/osce/

University of Salford Health & Society Careers Fair 2023

On Wednesday 18th October, we were pleased to participate in the University of Salford Health & Society Careers Fair. As with previous years, it was a great turnout from both students and employers and an incredible opportunity for potential healthcare workers to connect with top employers in the industry!

OSCE Blended Learning Programme delivered by Nursingjobsuk

Providing OSCE training for both Adult and Mental Health Nurses, we deliver a 30-day blended learning program which involves both remote face to face sessions and accompanying online practice sessions. In addition, candidates can either attend three full days (including Mock exam) in person at our training facility in Stockport or, if more convenient, candidates can choose six half days' teacher led training over Teams/Zoom (candidates will be required to attend our training facility in person for the mock exam).

All our training is delivered by NMC registered nurses.

• We can offer a bespoke training package for groups of more than 5 candidates.
• All candidates will be provided with a mentor until they pass their OSCE.
• We can source accommodation for candidates close to our training centre.
• 99% pass rate achieved by our candidates.

For more information on the training provided by NursingjobsUK, please visit our training page here or to read more on how we can support NHS Trusts and other private healthcare employers with both training and international recruitment visit our Employer pages. International candidates looking to relocate to the UK please visit our candidate page.

Mathew James Bindhu Moal Mathew