ToC 2021 Nursing OSCE information booklet V1.5
Contents
SECTION 1: Before the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) 4
1. Introduction 4
2. General information about the competence test centres 5
3. What is the UK like? 6
4. Becoming familiar with nursing practice in th...
,Contents
SECTION 1: Before the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)..............................4
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................4
2. General information about the competence test centres.............................................5
3. What is the UK like?....................................................................................................................6
4. Becoming familiar with nursing practice in the UK..........................................................6
5. Applying for OSCE Part 2...........................................................................................................6
6. How do I prepare for the OSCE?.............................................................................................7
7. Overview of the OSCE................................................................................................................7
8. Evidence base for nursing practice.......................................................................................8
9. What will I be tested on?...........................................................................................................8
10. Communication skills..............................................................................................................9
SECTION 2: The OSCE day......................................................................................................................11
11. General information about the competence test centre.........................................11
12. Fitness to undertake the OSCE.........................................................................................11
13. Fire alarm..................................................................................................................................12
14. Identification............................................................................................................................12
15. What can I expect in the OSCE?.......................................................................................13
16. How should I dress?..............................................................................................................13
17. What conduct is expected during the OSCE?...............................................................14
18. Competence test centre rules and regulations...........................................................14
19. Confidentiality.........................................................................................................................15
20. Taking the OSCE.....................................................................................................................15
21. Grounds for dismissal or cancellation of OSCE results.............................................15
22. How is the OSCE assessed?................................................................................................15
23. The passing standard...........................................................................................................16
24. Can I have my OSCE remarked?.......................................................................................16
25. Unsafe practice and cessation of assessment............................................................16
26. How do I get the results of the OSCE?............................................................................16
27. What will the feedback look like?.....................................................................................17
28. What are the potential results?.........................................................................................17
29. What happens if I pass?.......................................................................................................17
30. Can I have more than one attempt at the OSCE?.......................................................17
SECTION 3: Candidate guidance..........................................................................................................19
31. Can I appeal my result?.......................................................................................................19
32. What is a complaint and how can I make one?...........................................................19
33. Fitness to practise during the OSCE................................................................................19
34. What happens if I am unable to attend the OSCE because of sudden illness or
circumstances beyond my control?
19
35. When can you apply for mitigating circumstances to be considered?...............20
36. How will the OSCE be affected if I am pregnant or breastfeeding a young baby?
......................................................................................................................................................20
37. I have a disability. Can the competence test centre accommodate my needs? 20
SECTION 4: Annexes.................................................................................................................................22
Annexe 1: Mitigating circumstances guide and form...................................................................23
Mitigating circumstances guide..................................................................................................23
Mitigating circumstances form....................................................................................................24
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Annexe 2: Appeal process guide and form......................................................................................26
Appeal form – Level 1.....................................................................................................................29
Annexe 3: Complaint process guide and form................................................................................30
Candidate complaint guide...........................................................................................................28
Complaint form – Level 1..............................................................................................................30
Annexe 4: Pregnant candidate checklist, risk assessment and support plan and guidance 32
New and expectant mothers........................................................................................................32
New and expectant mothers’ guidance...................................................................................37
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