Competency
This competency document is designed to check you are working in line with the NMC Code of Conduct as a registered professional, as well as working to the standards expected of you here at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. Please ensure you read each competency in its entirety and ensure you understand all guidance outlined below:
Sections of the competency document are divided into registered nurse or nursing associate; this is to ensure we are practicing within our scope of practice. | The document can only be signed by an individual with at least 1 years’ experience in the work area, whom has successful completed a preceptorship programme. |
Where competencies have not been met the individual’s line manager, preceptor and preceptorship team should be informed and an action plan to be developed. | Any individuals found to be fraudulently signing competencies will knowingly be breaching their NMC code of conduct and trust policy. This could result in Trust HR disciplinary action. |
All information marked with a red star must be completed in its entirety for the document to be accepted. | When an action plan is required, please ensure SMART objectives are written out to support the preceptee. Please contact the Nurse Education Team (NET) for additional support. |
To proceed with the individual forms click “Move on to review” Button | This document is to be used in partnership with other Trust competency documents relevant to the individuals role and is not a replacement for them. |
The deadline for all competencies to be submitted by:
Oct24 Group – Monday 19th May 2025. Trust wide bank restrictions will not be lifted until everything is submitted and approved.
Feb25 Group – Monday 3rd November 2025. Trust wide bank restrictions will not be lifted until everything is submitted and approved.
Apr25 Group – Monday 5th January 2026. Trust wide bank restrictions will not be lifted until everything is submitted and approved.