How regularly do I need to check the PIN numbers of our registered nurses who are working within our care home?

Answered by Lindsay Rees

It is advisable to check the register at least annually and keep a record of these checks. You should also include in your registered nurse contract or job description that it is the nurse’s responsibility to maintain registration and notify the employer immediately of any new restrictions or failure to revalidate in between the annual checks.

How to check: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/search-the-register/how-to-use-search-the-register/

The NMC code

23.2 tell both us and any employers as soon as you can about any caution or charge against you, or if you have received a conditional discharge in relation to, or have been found guilty of, a criminal offence (other than a protected caution or conviction)

23.3 tell any employers you work for if you have had your practice restricted or had any other conditions imposed on you by us or any other relevant body.

23.4 tell us and your employers at the first reasonable opportunity if you are or have been disciplined by any regulatory or licensing organisation, including those who operate outside of the professional health and care environment

Read more on the code at https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards/code/read-the-code-online/