Requirements for applicants to the Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) courses: P44050 and U46373 at Oxford Brookes University (OBU) as agreed by South Central and South West Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Leads and OBU as directed by the NMC. It is a requirement of the South Central and South West Strategic Health Authority (SHA) that all applications to Higher Education Institutes (HEI’s) are ‘signed off’ by the Trust Education Lead and Non-Medical Prescribing Lead before they are considered for a place on the Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) course at Oxford Brookes University (OBU). The following information has been developed to ensure this process is efficient and that applicants put forward by the Trusts meet the requirements for the Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) courses as set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health Professions Council (HPC) and Department of Health (DH). The Roles and Responsibilities of the Practitioner, Line Manager, Non-Medical Prescribing Leads, Trust Education Leads and Oxford Brookes University (HEI) in this process can be found in Appendices 1 and 2. The Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Course at Oxford Brookes University is offered at two levels: Honours degree level (Level 6) and Masters level (Level 7). Both courses provide a programme of preparation for registered nurses and midwives to prescribe safely and competently as independent prescribers. The programme also includes preparation for the role of Supplementary Prescribing by Nurses, Chiropodists/Podiatrists, Physiotherapists and Radiographers within the NHS in England. The course introduces pharmacology, legal and ethical prescribing, interpersonal skills and quality assurance aspects of prescribing. These are underpinned by reflection on the practitioners own experience, evaluation of their performance and application of theory to practice. It also enables participants to be aware of current developments within non-medical prescribing in the UK. The Non-Medical Prescribing Course is delivered using a blended learning approach, which consists of 15 taught days throughout the semester. This is supported by a workbook and access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The workbook, in conjunction with the VLE, will lead the practitioner through a series of structured learning exercises, which are supported by online discussion with tutors and other students on the course. These will take approximately 12 complete days to complete and it is recommended that the practitioner plans to do this throughout the duration of the course. The practitioner is also required to complete 12 days (84 hours) of educationally-led practice, supervised by a designated medical practitioner. The criteria for taking on the role of Medical Supervisor as recommended by the Department of Health the Medical Supervisor can be found in Appendix 3. Teaching takes place at our Marston Road site, Oxford in Semester 1 and 2 and is normally completed within a period of six months. Applications are direct to the University through the Programme Administrator. There are significant differences between the academic requirements for the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. If the applicant has not previously studied at postgraduate level and considers themselves eligible, they would be advised to discuss their intentions with the Course Leader Angela Harper ([email protected]) before proceeding with their application. Once they have completed the application process and have been accepted onto the course, they cannot transfer to another academic level.

Requirements for the Non-Medical Prescribing Course at Oxford Brookes University Honours degree level (Level 6) Module U46373

Masters level (M level = Level 7) Module P44050

The requirements needed to undertake this course are set by the NMC, HPC and the Department of Health.

The requirements needed to undertake this course are set by the NMC, HPC and the Department of Health.

To be accepted onto the course you must: • Be a Registered Nurse, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse or Midwife whose name is held on the relevant part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register or a Chiropodist, Podiatrist, Physiotherapist or Radiographer whose name is held on the relevant part of the Health Professions Council (HPC) register. • Have at least three years post-registration experience and be deemed competent by your employer to undertake the course. Of these 3 years, the year immediately preceding application to the course must have been in the clinical field in which you intend to prescribe. • Nurses are required to have successfully completed a history-taking and assessment module or be deemed competent in practice to take a history and make a diagnosis for the conditions for which they will prescribe. • Have a current satisfactory FULL enhanced CRB check (within last 3 years)* • Have current Occupational Health clearance • Be able to study at Level 6 (Honours level) • Have reached agreement with a Medical Prescriber to provide twelve days of practice supervision • Have the support of your employer who will confirm that your post is one in which you will have the need and opportunity to act as an independent or supplementary prescriber • Have access to a prescribing budget to meet the costs of your prescriptions on completion of the course • Have access to continuing professional development • Have up-to-date IT skills • Have internet access at home with a broadband or similar high speed connection

To be accepted onto the course you must: • Be a Registered Nurse, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse or Midwife whose name is held on the relevant part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register or a Chiropodist, Podiatrist, Physiotherapist or Radiographer whose name is held on the relevant part of the Health Professions Council (HPC) register. • Have at least three years post-registration experience and be deemed competent by your employer to undertake the course. Of these 3 years, the year immediately preceding application to the course must have been in the clinical field in which you intend to prescribe. • Nurses are required to have successfully completed a history-taking and assessment module or be deemed competent in practice to take a history and make a diagnosis for the conditions for which they will prescribe. • Have a current satisfactory FULL enhanced CRB check (within last 3 years)* • Have current Occupational Health clearance • Be able to study at Level 7 (M level) • Have reached agreement with a Medical Prescriber to provide twelve days of practice supervision • Have the support of your employer who will confirm that your post is one in which you will have the need and opportunity to act as an independent or supplementary prescriber • Have access to a prescribing budget to meet the costs of your prescriptions on completion of the course • Have access to continuing professional development • Have up-to-date IT skills • Have internet access at home with a broadband or similar high speed connection

The following requirement applies to all students: • If the normal language for a student is not English, standard Oxford Brookes University Entry Criteria will apply. i.e students will be asked to provide evidence of English achievement at British Language - IELTS band 7

The following requirement applies to all students: • If the normal language for a student is not English, standard Oxford Brookes University Entry Criteria will apply. i.e students will be asked to provide evidence of English achievement at British Language - IELTS band 7

Double Module at Honours Level (Level 6)

30 credits at Level M (Level 7)

*All applicants will need to provide a copy of their enhanced CRB check before an offer can be made.

Appendix 1 Diagram outlining Practitioners/ Managers responsibilities in relation to the Application Process for Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) courses at OBU.

Practitioner sent enquiry pack/application pack by Programme Administrator at Oxford Brookes University (OBU).

Practitioner checks they meet current requirements for the course they are applying for (Honours degree level or Masters level). All applicants need to send the following documents with their application form: • • • • • • •

Copy of NMC/HPC Registration / professional qualifications Copy of current satisfactory FULL enhanced CRB check (within last 3 years) Copy of Occupational Health form Manager’s Protocol and Checklist / Learning Agreement Statement of Support from Designated Medical Practitioner UK Funding Statement signed by Trust Education Lead Modular Programme form (M2) / Postgraduate Associated study.

When signing The Manager’s Protocol and Checklist the Manager is confirming the following: • •

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Degree level students only: •

Provide evidence of previous degree level study*

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Write a 1,500 word essay (fully referenced using the Harvard referencing system) titled ‘How becoming an independent non-medical prescriber will advance my professional role’.

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Masters level students only: •

Provide evidence of study at M level*

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Have completed an equivalent An academic reference.

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Immediate Line Manager completes the Manager’s Protocol and Checklist / Learning Agreement. If the practitioner is employed by the NHS, the Non-Medical Prescribing Lead must countersign this form.

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By signing this form the Manager is also confirming the practitioner meets the entry requirements for the course as set by the NMC, HPC and the Department of Health. This includes: •

*Not required if previous degree / M level study at Oxford Brookes University. Please note: it is imperative that you discuss your wish to do the course with your Line Manager and your local Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Lead, in order to gain the support and time commitment that is required to successfully complete the course. If applicants do not submit full applications the process will be as follows: 1.

Check application documentation

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Email applicant with details of missing documentation and that applications cannot be passed for consideration without the itemised documents

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Missing documents are sent until application is complete

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Application is passed for consideration to Course Leader

There is clinical need within the practitioners current role to justify prescribing There is a designated Medical Supervisor, who meets the eligibility criteria for medical supervision of nonmedical prescribers and who agrees to provide the required term of supervised practice The practitioner has sufficient knowledge to apply prescribing principles taught on the programme of preparation to your own clinical area and field of practice The practitioner will have access to a prescribing budget to meet the cost of their prescriptions on completion of the course The practitioner has access to continuing professional development.

The practitioner has successfully completed a history-taking and assessment module or has been deemed competent in practice to take a history and make a diagnosis for the conditions for which they will prescribe**.

When signing the Learning Agreement the Manager is confirming the following: •

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The employers support for the practitioner to undertake the prescribing course There is an appropriate clinical governance structure in place to support non-medical prescribing.

**The practitioners immediate Line Manager, NMP Lead or proposed Medical Supervisor is able to assess the practitioners’ competence to take a history and make a diagnosis for the conditions for which they will prescribe.

Appendix 2 Diagram outlining NMP Leads/Trust Education Leads/HEI’s responsibilities in relation to the Application Process for Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) courses at OBU. Trust Education Lead Non-Medical Prescribing Lead If the practitioner is employed by the NHS, the Non-Medical Prescribing Lead is required to countersign the Manager’s Protocol and Checklist / Learning Agreement.

Trust Education Lead signs UK Funding Statement which the practitioner needs to return with their application form.

When countersigning the Manager’s Protocol and Checklist the Manager is confirming the following: • •

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There is clinical need within the practitioners current role to justify prescribing There is a designated Medical Supervisor, who meets the eligibility criteria for medical supervision of nonmedical prescribers and who agrees to provide the required term of supervised practice The practitioner has sufficient knowledge to apply prescribing principles taught on the programme of preparation to your own clinical area and field of practice The practitioner will have access to a prescribing budget to meet the cost of their prescriptions on completion of the course The practitioner has access to continuing professional development.

By countersigning this form the Non-Medical Prescribing Lead is also confirming the practitioner meets the entry requirements for the course as set by the NMC, HPC and the Department of Health. This includes: •

The practitioner has successfully completed a history-taking and assessment module or has been deemed competent in practice to take a history and make a diagnosis for the conditions for which they will prescribe**.

By countersigning the Learning Agreement the Non-Medical Prescribing Lead is confirming the following: • •

The employers support for the practitioner to undertake the prescribing course There is an appropriate clinical governance structure in place to support non-medical prescribing.

**The practitioners immediate Line Manager, NMP Lead or proposed Medical Supervisor is able to assess the practitioners’ competence to take a history and make a diagnosis for the conditions for which they will prescribe.

Oxford Brookes University (HEI) On receipt of the Application Form the Programme Administrator confirms that all forms have been completed correctly and signed by the appropriate Non-Medical Prescribing Lead and Trust Education Lead. All applicants need to send the following documents with their application form: • • • • • • • • •

Copy of NMC/HPC Registration / professional qualifications Copy of current satisfactory FULL enhanced CRB check (within last 3 years) Copy of Occupational Health form Manager’s Protocol and Checklist / Learning Agreement Statement of Support from Designated Medical Practitioner UK Funding Statement signed by Trust Education Lead Modular Programme form (M2) / Postgraduate Associated study Application form Copies of academic qualifications / transcripts appropriate to level of study* For M level students, that have not previously studied at M level, an academic reference.

*not required if previous degree/M level study at Oxford Brookes University.

Course Leader confirms offer of a place. Programme Administrator sends out offer letter with the following forms: • •

Permission form for learning within the simulated learning environment NMC registration form.

Appendix 3 The criteria for taking on the role of Medical Supervisor as recommended by the Department of Health.

The recommended Department of Health’s criteria for Medical Supervisors is outlined below: The doctor must be a registered medical practitioner who • •

Has normally had at least 3 years recent clinical experience for a group of patients/clients in the relevant field of practice Is within a GP practice and is either vocationally trained or is in possession of a certificate of equivalent experience from the Joint Committee for Post- Graduate Training in General Practice Certificate (JCPTGP).

Or • • •

Is a specialist registrar, clinical assistant or a consultant within a NHS Trust or other NHS employer; Has the support of the employing organisation or GP practice to act as the designated medical practitioner who will provide supervision, support and opportunities to develop competence in prescribing practice. Has some experience or training in teaching and /or supervising in practice.