I'm a Registered Nurse or Midwife. What criteria do I need to meet to apply as a Bank applicant?

I'm a Registered Nurse or Midwife. What criteria do I need to meet to apply as a Bank applicant?

As a Bank (formerly Bank Only) applicant, you'll have the flexibility to work at any of our Partner Trusts or Clients. As such, we have to ensure you meet specific criteria.

Qualifications and Training

You must have a:

• Valid, appropriate NMC registration
• 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 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?

Please note:

• Specific Partner Trusts or Clients may require additional qualifications. We will check this at the point of your application.

Experience

You must have a minimum of 6 months experience in the UK as a Registered Nurse (or Midwife if relevant). If you are a Registered Midwife you must also have completed a 12-month Preceptorship. Your experience must

• Be in a hospital or hospice setting (private, NHS or Armed Forces)
• Be in the relevant speciality (for instance, within an ITU, A&E, General, MH etc. setting)
• Have been within the last 3 years

You may also qualify if you have completed a Return to Practice within the last 3 years.

Please note:

• Specific Partner Trusts or Clients may require specific experience. We will check this at the point of your application.
  • Norfolk and Suffolk NHSFT will accept 6 months Mental Health Care Home experience for Registered Nurses