I've been asked to upload evidence of my Professional Registration or Qualifications. What can you accept?

I've been asked to upload evidence of my Professional Registration or Qualifications. What can you accept?

Please note: International and HCSWD applicants do not need to evidence their Professional Registration or Professional Qualifications at this time

Professional Registration

To ensure you are fully compliant when working with us, we will need to see evidence of your Professional Registration.

Most professional registered bodies allow you to download a copy of your professional registration as evidence.

• The NMC allows you to download your Statement of Entry online.
• The GMC allows you to download your Certificates of proof of entry on the register online.
• The HCPC allows you to Request confirmation of your registration status online.

If your registered body isn't listed and you don't have the relevant certificates, please contact them and request evidence of your registration be sent to you in the post.

 Professional Qualifications

What qualifications you need to provide will depend on the role you are applying for.

• If you are registered with the NMC, HCPC, or GMC, please provide Evidence of Professional Registration AND Evidence of Qualification awarded by a regulated professional body.

• If you are a Registered Midwife, we also need to see evidence that you have completed the following practical training:
  • Neonatal Resuscitation (Practical)
  • Cardiotocography (CTG)
  • Your practical training must have been completed within the past 12 months
  • For more information, see our article I'm a Registered Midwife. What training do you need to see evidence of? What do you accept as evidence?

• If you are a Healthcare Support Worker, please provide us with any of the below:
  • QCF/NVQ Level 2 or above in Health & Social Care
  • QCF/NVQ Level 2 or above in Clinical Healthcare Support
  • QCF/NVQ Level 3 or above in Maternity and Paediatric support
  • QCF/NVQ Level 3 or above in Health
  • Nursing Degree/Diploma
  • Care Certificate issued by an NHS Trust
  • If you don't hold any of the above, you should have equivalent experience:
  • 12 months clinical experience within the last 3 years, or
  • 2nd year student or a minimum of 12 weeks of clinical placements for Student Nurses
  • Experience does not need to be evidenced beyond your employment history in your application

For more information on other documents you may need to provide with your application, see our article I am completing a new application to join NHSP. What documents do I need to show you to prove my Right to Work in the UK?