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Return to Practice - Nursing

"Once you're a nurse, you're always a nurse; that doesn't change. It's something that's inside you."

If you've ever thought about returning to practice, now is the time to do it.

We Are Returning Nurses (Mark's story)

The Health Education England 'Return to Practice' campaign encourages and supports nurses and midwives with lapsed NMC registration back to the profession.

Return to Practice - Health Education England

The Return to Practice programme offers nurses and midwives previously registered with the NMC supported training to rebuild their confidence and competence:

Adult nursing
Children's nursing
Midwifery

Mental health opportunities are available with our colleagues at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The advantages of Return to Practice at Oxford University Hospitals include the following.

University course fees paid
Support in finding a clinical placement
Theory and clinical-based training
Dedicated sign-off mentor
Clinical Supervision support sessions
Simulation techniques to practise skills
Preceptorship support

Return to Practice programmes

We will support you to find a placement within Oxford University Hospitals that meets your personal circumstances, experiences and future career plans.

These three programmes that may be of interest:

Return to Practice Enquiry

We are delighted you are ready to think about returning to practice. Please take a few minutes to fill out this form which will help direct your queries to the right person.

Return to Practice Enquiry - form