NIPEC

🚀 Ready to explore your next career move?

NIPEC is delighted to launch a series of Career Clinics for nurses and midwives who have completed preceptorship.

These interactive online sessions will help you:
✅ Explore nursing and midwifery career pathways
✅ Learn about development opportunities and resources
✅ Identify strengths and career goals
✅ Gain confidence in planning your future career
✅ Connect with colleagues and ask questions

📅 Clinic Dates
• 12 November 2026 | 1pm to 2pm
• 13 November 2026 | 1pm to 2pm
• 20 November 2026 | 1pm to 2pm

Whether you are considering your next role or simply want to learn more about your career options, these sessions are a great opportunity to invest in your professional development.

🔗 Register via the links in the promotional materials.

📧 If you cannot access the links, contact [email protected].

📢 Funding Opportunity for RCN Members

The Michelle Cox RCN Foundation Anti-Racism Award is now open for applications.

This annual award supports nurse or midwifery-led projects that aim to challenge racism and promote racial equality within nursing and midwifery. Registered nurses and midwives who are members of the RCN can apply for a grant of £2,500 to help bring their project to life.

⏰ Applications close at 5pm on 30 October.

Find out more and apply via the QR code on the flyer or visit - https://rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Grants-and-funding/Research-and-practice-grants/Michelle-Cox-RCN-Foundation-Anti-Racism-Award

📢 Only 1 Day Left to Have Your Say!

The NMC Practice Learning Review Consultation closes tomorrow. Proposed changes could shape the future of nursing, midwifery and nursing associate education, including changes to nursing programme learning hours and the length of midwifery programmes.

If you haven't responded yet, now is the time to share your feedback.

⏳ Don't miss this final opportunity to influence the future of nursing and midwifery education. Make your voice heard before the consultation closes. https://www.nmc.org.uk/.../practice-learning-consultation/

We're seeking our Council's approval to launch a landmark public consultation on a new draft Code – the professional standards of practice and behaviour for all nurses, midwives and nursing associates – and a refreshed Revalidation process which supports a culture of lifelong learning in nursing and midwifery.

We've been taking an evidence-based approach to reviewing these key regulatory tools since summer 2025, to ensure they reflect today's health and social care landscape, the evolution of professional practice, and the ongoing expectations of the public, professionals and employers.

The proposals would include strengthening requirements in the Code around equity, diversity and inclusion – expressly setting out the expectations of all nursing and midwifery professionals to recognise, challenge and disrupt all forms of bias, stigma and discrimination, including racism.

We'd also propose strengthening the wording in the Code around areas including public protection and safety, the safe and effective use of digital and other technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), working cultures, professional behaviours, and public health.
Alongside this, we'd propose changes to strengthen the Revalidation process – including an increased role for confirmers and reflective discussion partners, a closer link to the Code and Standards, and a refreshed approach to verification.

We'd also propose including 12-week extensions for professionals with a valid need – such as ill health, parental leave or bereavement – alongside more tailored support and guidance for professionals with different roles and scopes of practice.

If approved by Council on 21 July, we'd consult on these proposals from September to December 2026.

Read more about the proposals ⬇️
https://www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-and-updates/nmc-seeks-approval-for-landmark-consultation-on-the-code-and-revalidation/

📢 Only 2 Weeks Left to Have Your Say!

The NMC Practice Learning Review Consultation is closing soon. Proposed changes could shape the future of nursing, midwifery and nursing associate education, including changes to nursing programme learning hours and the length of midwifery programmes.

Your views are important and will help inform any final decisions. If you haven't responded yet, now is the time to share your feedback.

🔗 Access the consultation document and submit your response here: Practice Learning Review Consultation https://www.nmc.org.uk/about-us/consultations/practice-learning-consultation/

⏳ Don't miss your opportunity to influence the future of nursing and midwifery education.

⏳ Only 3 weeks left to have your say!

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Practice Learning Review Consultation closes on 23 July 2026. The consultation seeks views on proposed changes to nursing and midwifery education standards, including practice learning experiences for future nurses and midwives.

This is an important opportunity for nurses, midwives, students, educators, employers, practice learning partners and members of the public to help shape the future of nursing and midwifery education across the UK.

📢 Don't miss your chance to contribute.
👉 Take part in the consultation: https://www.nmc.org.uk/about-us/consultations/practice-learning-consultation/

Practice learning review consultation We are consulting on nursing and midwifery education standards, with a focus on practice learning. This public consultation is open for 12 weeks from 30 April to 23 July.

🏆 Celebrating Excellence in Nursing Across Northern Ireland 🏆

The RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution nursing staff make to the health and wellbeing of people across Northern Ireland.

The awards have been running since 1997 and showcase excellence, innovation and person-centred care in nursing.

Despite the challenges facing health and social care, nursing staff continue to lead, innovate and transform services for patients, families and communities every day.

Take a look at the inspiring stories of our award winners and learn more about the awards:

🔗 https://bit.ly/4oMbCGY

💙💛

Linda Hamilton
Winner, RCN Northern Ireland, Nurse of the Year 2026

Applications for our Chief Executive position close tomorrow!! All the details are below⬇️

NIPEC_Chief Executive - HSCNI Jobs The offical website for Health and Social Care Jobs in N Ireland. Jobs include Admin, Estates, IT, Management, Medical, Dental, Nursing, Midwifery, AHP, Social Care, NHS Jobs N Ireland. Formerly HSCRecruit