NMC Competence Test Centre

University of Northumbria

We are opening on Saturday’s…… 

We are delighted to announce that we are opening for ADULT examinations and resits over the next four months.  We have availability on the following Saturday’s: 

20th April 2024

18th May 2024

15th June 2024

20th July 2024

To book your examination spaces please either call us on 01913002441 or email us at ctcgeneralenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk

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Train the Trainer

We are delighted to share the 2024 'Train the Trainer’ Programme (TtTP), in support of those responsible for training internationally recruited nurses for the NMC’s OSCE Test of Competence. Click the title link for more information.

 

 

WHY NORTHUMBRIA?

A quality academic track-record – Northumbria University is well-established with highly rated NMC and HCPC approved programmes, with an excellent award-winning reputation for providing innovative, flexible and wide-ranging professional learning and development opportunities for those working in health and social care.

We put the candidate at the heart of our approach – we have invested heavily in a brand-new NMC Competence Test Centre which has been designed with the candidate experience firmly at heart.  Our team are experts in their field – by using their diverse range of experience, we help develop the next generation of caring, compassionate and competent health professionals who place the patient at the centre of decision making by promoting dignity, care, and compassion.

We are situated in a great city with convenient transport links – Newcastle is consistently ranked as one of the best cities to visit in the UK.  Beyond the Test of Competence itself, we invite you to experience the famous Geordie spirit in a city bursting with activity and a range of places to stay.  It is quick and easy to get to Newcastle – with an international airport, fast and frequent rail connections, an international ferry terminal and a number of major road routes including the A1, the North-East is probably closer than you think.

We work in partnership every step of the way – At Northumbria we firmly believe in partnerships, and seek to work in close collaboration with all our partners. We are keen to work with your organisation to understand your needs, your strategy and your requirements not just in terms of the Test of Competence but in terms of preparation, managing bookings, logistics and follow up

Get in touch..........

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, we here at Northumbria University opened to our first OSCE candidates in late March 2022.

With our multi-million pound investment in our bespoke NMC Competence Test Centre now complete and open for business, we are incredibly excited to invite you to visit us, discuss your needs and provide us with important feedback on how we can tailor our service to meet your needs.

For general enquiries, please email us on : CTCGeneralEnquiries@Northumbria.ac.uk

For Trust-specific enquiries, please email us on: CTCTrustEnquiries@Northumbria.ac.uk

If you would prefer to speak to one of our team, please call 0191 300 2441.  Full contact details for the Centre can be found at the foot of this page. Please note that your call will be recorded for training and monitoring purposes, if you do not wish your call to be recorded, please mention this to the operator who answers your call.

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Find out more

The OSCE will simulate a clinical environment and scenarios which registered nurses and midwives are likely to encounter when they assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.

Information about booking and costs of a full OSCE test, how to reschedule and booking resits.

Prepare for the OSCE exam, access learning resources and exam help information.

Northumbria University’s NMC Competence Test Centre is located at Northumbria University’s Coach Lane Campus in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The Test of Competence 2021 consists of ten stations (four assessing skills, four assessing the care journey and two assessing the candidate’s values and behaviours and evidence-based practice). 

Information for NHS Trusts and agencies on how to prepare your candidates, costs of the test and how to book.

NMC are the professional regulator for nurses and midwives in the UK, and nursing associates in England.

Keep up to date with updates and announcements from the NMC.

We have put together the answers to some frequently asked questions about Northumbria University’s NMC Competence Test Centre and the Test itself.

Contact Us

NMC Competence Test Centre, University of Northumbria

Telephone: 0191 300 2441

Email: General Enquiries: CTCGeneralEnquiries@Northumbria.ac.uk Trust-Specific Enquiries: CTCTrustEnquiries@Northumbria.ac.uk